Synopses & Reviews
This third book in the Alien in My Pocket series is the zaniest yet! Zack and Amp create a massive mishap in this hilarious story. Plus the book comes with a do-it-yourself science experiment.
Nothing's been easy since Amp crash-landed his spaceship through Zack McGee's bedroom window. Now Amp has built a quantum radio to alert his commanders to call off the invasion of Earth. Unfortunately, instead of contacting Erdian Central Command, Amp's radio accidentally broadcasts Amp's messages all over Zack's hometown. Now it's up to Zack and his best friend, Olivia, to save their alien friend from being discovered and to save the planet from panic.
With illustrations throughout, a page-turning plot, and fun scientific facts, this is the perfect chapter book for young readers. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Synopsis
It's another crazy day for Zack McGee and the four-inch-tall alien who crash-landed into his life. When Amp decides to build a quantum radio to contact his home planet, he accidentally broadcasts over the airwaves that there's an alien invasion about to happen! Will Zack and Olivia be able to stop the town from panicking, disable the quantum radio, and save Amp from being discovered?
About the Author
Nate Ball is the host of the Emmy and Peabody award-winning PBS reality shows
Design Squad and
Design Squad Nation. An MIT graduate with a Master's Degree in mechanical engineering, Nate is also the cofounder of Atlas Devices, a two-time All-American pole-vaulter, and a competitive beatboxer. He lives with his wife and son in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Macky Pamintuan is an accomplished artist who lives in the Philippines with his wife, Aymone; their baby girl, Alison; and a West Highland white terrier named Winter.