S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Mars Mission Mayhem

by Melinda Metz, Heath McKenzie (Illustrator)

Overview

The S.M.A.R.T.S. team is going to Mars! After winning a contest, S.M.A.R.T.S. gets the chance to participate in a Mars colony simulation out in the desert. Other science clubs are there, too including a rival club that’s played dirty in the past. Now, only a day into the mission, the S.M.A.R.T.S. equipment is malfunctioning. Could it be sabotage? Faced with multiple suspects and the challenges of (simulated) space, Zoe, Jaden, and Caleb will have to use their best science skills and investigative powers to figure out this red planet puzzler.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496530189
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/08/2016
Series:	S.M.A.R.T.S.
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	730L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Melinda Metz is the author of more than sixty books for teens and kids, including the YA series Roswell High (basis of the TV show Roswell) and Echoes. Her middle-grade mystery Wright and Wong: Case of the Nana-Napper (co-authored by the fabulous Laura J. Burns) was a juvenile Edgar finalist. Melinda lives in Concord, North Carolina, with her dog, Scully, a pen-eater just like the dog who came before her.

Interviews

• Mysteries continue to be a popular topic among middle-grade readers. • Perfect for kids who are interested in science, technology, engineering, or math. • Teaches problem solving and critical thinking skills.• Features a diverse group of kids that offers cross-gender appeal. • Back matter extras encourage engagement with the text.