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Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor (Frank Einstein #1): Volume 1

by Jon Scieszka

Science experiments, robots, and a rival’s scheme

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    Kirkus starred review

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Science experiments, robots, and a rival’s scheme

An experiment in Frank’s garage-lab brings his inventions, the robots Klink and Klank, to life. Their attempt to help him improve his inventions is complicated when his rival, T. Edison, takes the robots for a doomsday plan. The story combines science-fiction adventure with real science facts and comic robot antics. Graphic illustrations appear throughout, and the series’ premise encourages young readers to ask questions about how things work and try experimenting with science.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Middle-grade readers interested in inventions, robots, and science fiction.
  • Readers who enjoy humor alongside science facts.
  • Children who benefit from graphic illustrations and accessible chapter-book language.

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Scientific curiosityInvention and experimentationRobotsRivalryScience fiction

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Book overview

The first book in the New York Times bestselling series that's full of funny jokes, clever science experiments, and robot hijinks. "I never thought science could be funny . . . until I read Frank Einstein. It will have kids laughing." --Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Integrating real science facts with wacky humor, a silly cast of characters, and science fiction, this uniquely engaging series is an irresistible chemical reaction for middle grade readers. With easy-to-read language and graphic illustrations on almost every page, this chapter book series is a must for reluctant readers.

In Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor, an uneventful experiment in Frank's garage/lab, a lightning storm, and a flash of electricity bring his inventions--the robots Klink and Klank--to life! Not exactly the ideal lab partners, the wisecracking Klink and the overly expressive Klank nonetheless help Frank attempt to perfect his inventions . . . until Frank's archnemesis, T. Edison, steals Klink and Klank for his evil doomsday plan.

The Frank Einstein series encourages middle grade readers to question the way things work and to discover how they, too, can experiment with science. In a starred review, Kirkus raves, "This buoyant, tongue-in-cheek celebration of the impulse to 'keep asking questions and finding your own answers' fires on all cylinders," while Publishers Weekly says that the series "proves that science can be as fun as it is important and useful."

Perfect for ages 8-12 and fans of science fiction, this series combines real scientific facts with wacky humor and engaging storytelling, making these books ideal for STEM education!

The Frank Einstein series:
Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor
Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger
Frank Einstein and the BrainTurbo
Frank Einstein and the EvoBlaster Belt
Frank Einstein and the Bio-Action Gizmo
Frank Einstein and the Space-Time Zipper

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