{"product_id":"astronuts-the-water-planet","title":"AstroNuts Mission Two: The Water Planet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow in paperback!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe second book in the laugh-out-loud series by children's literature legend Jon Scieszka.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"[I]n true Scieszka style, the majority of the book is a joyful exploration of what he does best—make the known seem absurd and the absurd seem perfectly reasonable. A funny, ridiculous journey into space infused with a thoughtful ecological message.\"\u003c\/b\u003e —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAstroWolf, LaserShark, SmartHawk, and StinkBug are ready for a new mission to find a planet fit for human life after we've finally made Earth unlivable. When they splash-land on the Water Planet, they find power-hungry clams, a rebellious underwater force, and a world full of too-good-to-be-true. Can this aquatic world really be humans' new home? And why are these clams so eager to swap planets?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eAstroNuts\u003c\/i\u003e series continues “with all the same punchy puns and visual panache as its predecessor. Scieszka skillfully weaves facts about climate change and environmental and social commentary into his jet-propelled zaniness, bringing a subtle undercurrent of relevance into a seemingly goofy tale. . . . A high energy follow-up proving silly can still be smart.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePOPULAR SERIES: The \u003ci\u003eAstroNuts Mission\u003c\/i\u003e series has taken off with starred reviews and lots of love for the first two titles. These books are LOL funny and will delight kids who gobble up series like \u003ci\u003eThe Diary of a Wimpy Kid\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe 39-Story Treehouse\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBig Nate\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDog Man\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCaptain Underpants\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFUN AND SCIENTIFIC: Each book incorporates STEM elements in an entertaining way, and readers will recognize quite a few dilemmas the AstroNuts face from current events on Earth. Teachers and librarians love them as much as kids do. Space, science, and talking animals: There's something here for everyone!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGREAT FOR RELUCTANT READERS: Featuring cool topics and bright art, and relying on visual literacy and minimal text, this is a quick, easy, and fun read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBELOVED AUTHOR: Jon Scieszka is the author of many bestselling children's books, including \u003ci\u003eThe True Story of the Three Little Pigs!\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Stinky Cheese Man\u003c\/i\u003e. He was the first National Ambassador of Young People's Literature and is a passionate reading advocate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKids ages 8-12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders seeking fun elementary school chapter book series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily and classroom read-aloud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents, grandparents, teachers, librarians, and educators looking to introduce STEM and environmental topics to children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of Jon Scieszka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders who love series like \u003ci\u003eDog Man\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBig Nate\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDiary of a Wimpy Kid\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCaptain Underpants\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49033950494943,"sku":"A67929","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/1416\/2754\/files\/hbog9781797237954.jpg?v=1777359491","url":"https:\/\/gingerbreadhousetoys.com\/products\/astronuts-the-water-planet","provider":"Gingerbread House Toys ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}