The Case of the Mossy Lake Monster
- Paperback
96 pages
- Release Date
7 July 2009
Summary
Is there a creepy creature lurking in Mossy Lake? Is an evil plot stirring? Is something shocking happening to Caitlin’s cat Zappy-and can he be de-zapped? Would-be scientists and detectives will want to slip into their lab coats, dust off their test tubes, and get on the case with Drake Doyle and Nell Fossey. Hint: to find the answers, kids will have to use such scientific principles as buoyancy and static electricity.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781402749629 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1402749627 |
| Author: | Michele Torrey, Barbara Newman, Johansen |
| Publisher: | Union Square & Co. |
| Imprint: | Union Square Kids |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 7 July 2009 |
| Weight: | 159g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 137mm |
| Series: | Doyle and Fossey, Science Detectives |
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Critics Review
“Torrey, a microbiologist as well as a talented writer, skillfully injects the scientific method and principles into each case, and an appendix offers humorously written experiments and activities that relate to each case.” –Kirkus
“Torrey introduces basic scientific principles like electrons, protons, neutrons, and hypotheses at a level that doesn’t intimidate children.”–The Seattle Press
“The book is a fast, easy read and fun way to learn about some everyday scientific principles.”–Booklist
About The Author
Michele Torrey
Michele Torrey has a degree in microbiology and immunology. In addition to the Doyle & Fossey mysteries she has written many other books for young people.
Barbara Johansen Newman’s work has been featured in national magazines, newspapers, calendars, cards, and more than a dozen books for children.
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