Asha and Baz meet Mary Sherman Morgan / by Caroline Fernandez ; illustrated by Dharmali Patel.
Material type:
TextSeries: Fernandez, Caroline Asha and Baz ; 1.Publisher: Victoria, British Columbia : Common Deer Press, 2022Copyright date: ©2022Description: 97 pages : illustrations ; 22 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781988761671
- 1988761670
- Asha (Fictitious character from Fernandez) -- Juvenile fiction
- Baz (Fictitious character from Fernandez) -- Juvenile fiction
- Morgan, Mary Sherman, 1921-2004 -- Juvenile fiction
- Women scientists -- Juvenile fiction
- Rocketry -- Juvenile fiction
- Contests -- Juvenile fiction
- Astronauts -- Juvenile fiction
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Vol info | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's First Chapter Book | FERNANDE CAROLINE | 1 | Available | 33111010899363 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Discover the magic, adventure, history and science of the Asha and Baz chapter book series.
Asha and Baz have a paper rocket to launch! Whoever builds the rocket that travels the farthest will get to meet astronaut Chris Hadfield. The only problem is Asha and Baz don't know how to power their rocket.
Stuck and unsure, the kids brainstorm by drawing a rocket in the sand using a stick. But this is a very unusual stick. In fact, it's a magic stick! And it transports them back in time to meet a person who might be able to help them with their rocket problem: scientist Mary Sherman Morgan.
Themes: children's books on STEM/STEAM, Early reader, women in science, women in history, space, gender equality.
Science activity in book can be replicated in schools or at home using simple supplies. Instructions provided in story.
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★ A wonderful start to a new series centering on STEM and history; great for any children's library collection. ~ School Library Journal Starred Review ★
Spunky protagonists get a realistic look at a historical female scientist in an accessible series opener.
Get it! ~ Kirkus
With an eye on history and love of science, Asha and Baz will encourage young scientists. ~ Booklife Reviews
Perfect for fans of Magic Treehouse, Zet Mystery Case, Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew and more.
"Asha and Baz have a paper rocket to launch! Whoever builds the rocket that travels the farthest will get to meet astronaut Chris Hadfield. The only problem is Asha and Baz don't know how to power their rocket. Stuck and unsure, the kids brainstorm by drawing a rocket in the sand using a stick. Only this is a very unusual stick. In fact, it's a magic stick! And it transports them back in time to meet a person who might be able to help them with their rocket problem: scientist Mary Sherman Morgan!"-- Provided by publisher.