2015-2016 Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award Winner!
With engaging illustrations on every spread, a page-turning plot, a do-it-yourself experiment on building your own rocket, and fun science facts throughout, this is the perfect chapter book for young readers! And it’s all from the amazing brain of MIT graduate Nate Ball, host of PBS’s Emmy Award-winning Design Squad series.
When a four-inch-tall alien crash-lands through Zack McGee's bedroom window, Zack is sure he's about to become the first victim in a new War of the Worlds. But when the alien turns out to have weapons that are more ticklish than terrifying, Zack realizes that rather than protect the world from the alien, it's up to him to protect the alien in his pocket from the world.
The adventure begins in this thrilling new chapter book series, complete with a do-it-yourself science experiment!
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“A pleasing combination of fact and fancy, the Alien in My Pocket series will be welcomed by science-minded middle-grade readers.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“With its screwball comedy and lively dialogue, the novel gives readers the opportunity to laugh as they learn.”
— Publishers WeeklyBe the first to write a review about this audiobook!
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 co-founder of Atlas Devices, a two-time All-American pole-vaulter, and a competitive beat-boxer. He lives with his wife in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Steve Tardio started his career in broadcasting behind the scenes as a writer, producer, and editor for television promotions in New York City. He eventually made the move to voice-over work and has since been heard on commercials for Fisher-Price, Dannon, Ford, and more. Steve also performs in New York City as an improv actor.