Astrotwins -- Project Blastoff, by Mark Kelly
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A team of middle schoolers prepares for blastoff in this adventure from the author of the New York Times bestselling Mousetronaut, based on the childhoods of real-life astronauts Mark Kelly and his twin brother Scott.It’s a long, hot summer and Scott and Mark are in big trouble for taking apart (aka destroying) their dad’s calculator. As a punishment, they’re sent to their grandfather’s house, where there’s no TV and they have to do chores. And Grandpa is less tolerant of the twins’ constant bickering. “Why don’t you two work together on something constructive. What if you built a go-kart or something?” Grandpa suggests. But it’s not a go-kart the twins are interested in. They want to build a rocket. With the help of Jenny, nicknamed Egg, and a crew of can-do kids, they set out to build a real rocket that will blast off and orbit the Earth. The question soon becomes: which twin will get to be the astronaut? Written by a NASA astronaut with four space flights under his belt, this exciting story includes extensive back matter on the space program with fantastic facts and details.
Astrotwins -- Project Blastoff, by Mark Kelly- Amazon Sales Rank: #96126 in Books
- Brand: Kelly, Mark/ Freeman, Martha (CON)
- Published on: 2015-03-17
- Released on: 2015-03-17
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.25" h x .90" w x 5.50" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 224 pages
From School Library Journal Gr 4–6—When 12-year-old twins Mark and Scott Kelly ruin their parents' calculator after they take it apart (an expensive item in the mid-1970s), they are sent to spend some time with their grandfather at his Greenwood Lake home. He suggests that they channel their formidable energy into building a go-kart. They decide to pursue their interest in the space program instead and build a rocket ship. While they are admittedly indifferent students, the gregarious twins have smart friends. Soon, in finest NASA tradition, they have built a team that includes a math whiz, a science genius, and someone with a computer, among other terrifically skilled kids. They spend hours researching in the library, sharing, collaborating, and arguing. They convince the unsuspecting adults in their lives to chauffer, mentor, and supply, all with the promise that they aren't going to "blow anything up." This lively tale requires a huge suspension of disbelief; readers who can let go and enjoy the ride will find much to like in these spirited siblings pursuing their passion and negotiating egos as well as obstacles. Coauthored by retired astronaut and U.S. Navy Captain Kelly, this series opener is perfect for teachers and librarians looking for fiction embedded with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts. VERDICT The characters are likable, the dialogue is enlightening as well as snappy, and the adventure is grand; a fine purchase for middle grade collections.—Brenda Kahn, Tenakill Middle School, Closter, NJ
Review With co-author Freeman, Kelly takes readers back to 1975, when long-distance telephone calls cost money, calculators were expensive luxuries, and Americans fizzed with excitement about the U.S. space program.Former astronaut Kelly takes a cool biographical fact—he and his identical twin brother, Scott, are the only siblings ever to fly in space—and spins it into an absorbing adventure. To get visiting 11-year-old twins Scott and Mark out of his hair, Grandpa suggests they build a spaceship. Taking him at his word, they enlist the help of brainy Jenny O'Malley and their neighbor Barry Leibovitz, a math nerd, and so begins a summer of clandestine research and construction. Eventually the team expands to include Howard Chin, who has a computer, and Lisa Perez, whose dad owns an auto body shop. The team studies physics at the library and scrounges for materials, promising all the adults they won't blow anything up. The kids' enthusiasm is infectious, and Kelly's expertise comes through in telling, kid-friendly details, as when Barry's older brother, a former pilot and Vietnam POW, takes them on a trip to an amusement park to determine which kids have the right stuff. If the characters often speak in infodumps, it's because they are learning along with readers, and the information imparted is staged just right. Intriguing subject matter and rock-solid pacing combine for a nifty adventure—one that may well spark a new generation of astronauts. (Kirkus Reviews January 1, 2015)In 1975, 11-year-old twins Mark and Scott attempt to stay out of trouble by doing something constructive in Grandpa’s workshop. Their secret project? Building a rocket that will launch them into space. While their bravado and enthusiasm outpace their practical know-how, they bring in four other kids who contribute resources and skills (Howard’s computer, Lisa’s welding ability, Barry’s math smarts, and Jenny's understanding of physics. Intensely focused, the six kids work hard to carry the project through, solving problems cleverly while misleading the adults around them. Writing with Freeman, former astronaut Kelly (whose own twin is astronaut Scott Kelly) offers an adventure in which readers can learn (along with the two protagonists) about rocketry, space travel, teamwork, and the value of having a purpose. In an author’s note, Kelly separates the story’s fact from fantasy, while an appended glossary explains science references more fully. From bickering twins to space-race history to a secret rocket-fuel formula, this chapter book offers an entertaining mixture of reality, historical fiction, science, and fun. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Kelly’s Mousetronaut (2012)picture book was a number-one bestseller, and with this middle-grade novel, he looks on track to greatly expand his orbit. (Booklist February 15, 2015)Former astronaut Kelly (Mousetronaut) digs into his own childhood and NASA background in this layered story. Launching the Astrotwins series, the novel is set in 1975 New Jersey and introduces the Kelly twins, impulsive Mark and more level-headed Scott, who share a curiosity about space travel and a knack for finding trouble, especially when it comes to disassembling gadgets. On a visit to their grandfather's lakeside cabin during the summer before sixth grade, they embark on their most outlandish escapade yet. Along with several friends—including a physics prodigy, a computer whiz, and a mechanic's daughter—the twins build a spaceship capable of orbiting the Earth. Kelly and Freeman (the First Kids Mysteries series) mingle fact and fiction as they use the friends' own voices and thought processes to distill scientific and mathematical properties involved in spacecraft construction and rocket propulsion. Though the fantastical prevails when they achieve liftoff, realistic sibling and peer relationships, illuminating science, and some streamlined aeronautical history keep the story grounded—in a good way. (Publishers Weekly February 23, 2015)When 12-year-old twins Mark and Scott Kelly ruin their parents’ calculator after they take it apart (an expensive item in the mid-1970s), they are sent to spend some time with their grandfather at his Greenwood Lake home. He suggests that they channel their formidable energy into building a go-kart. They decide to pursue their interest in the space program instead and build a rocket ship. While they are admittedly indifferent students, the gregarious twins have smart friends. Soon, in finest NASA tradition, they have built a team that includes a math whiz, a science genius, and someone with a computer, among other terrifically skilled kids. They spend hours researching in the library, sharing, collaborating, and arguing. They convince the unsuspecting adults in their lives to chauffer, mentor, and supply, all with the promise that they aren’t going to “blow anything up.” This lively tale requires a huge suspension of disbelief; readers who can let go and enjoy the ride will find much to like in these spirited siblings pursuing their passion and negotiating egos as well as obstacles. Coauthored by retired astronaut and U.S. Navy Captain Kelly, this series opener is perfect for teachers and librarians looking for fiction embedded with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts. VERDICT The characters are likable, the dialogue is enlightening as well as snappy, and the adventure is grand; a fine purchase for middle grade collections. (School Library Journal March 2015)
About the Author Mark Kelly is a retired astronaut and US Navy Captain. His picture book Mousetronaut, illustrated by C.F. Payne was a #1 New York Times bestseller. He flew his first of four missions in 2001 aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour, the same space shuttle that he commanded on its final flight in May 2011.Martha Freeman is the author of twenty books for young readers of all ages, including The Secret Cookie Club, the Chickadee Court Mysteries, and the First Kid Mysteries. Who Stole Halloween? was on the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List, and The Case of the Diamond Dog Collar was nominated for Indiana’s Young Hoosier Book Award. Her books have been translated into Turkish, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, and French. She lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and you can visit her at MarthaFreeman.com.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Outstanding, science-filled middle-grade book By Nonfiction Astrotwins is a fantastic read for science-loving kids. My nine year-old absolutely adored it. It has a lot of humor that both kids and adults can appreciate. It also has lots of 1970s pop-culture references which is fun for parents who grew up during that time period. The relationship between Scott and Mark is nicely developed and realistic. The science is presented in a way that is both accurate and easy for 3-6 graders to understand. The book also contains a glossary of the scientific terms mentioned in the story.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. So you think you'd like to build a rocket? By Ann Larrabee I bought this book for a grandson and read it first so we could discuss it. I was impressed with the accuracy of the science of space travel that is included. It is written in language a young person can understand and adds a lot to the understanding of what space travel involves. The story is semi autobiographical for author Mark Kelly and his identical twin brother Scott. Both are NASA astronauts. Mark makes it plain, however, that this story of a summer adventure in which a bunch of young students construct and launch a successful rocket, is fiction. Very enjoyable for kids from maybe 4-6 grade.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great story, great humor By Barbara Great story, great humor, and realistic child and adult interactions. And, lots of interesting space facts. Had the pleasure of meeting Grandpa Joe and spending time in Greenwood Lake. Brought back good memories.
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