Illustrated by Dave Roman
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Pluto Is Peeved!
Reader's Theater
for your classroom
Pluto Is Peeved
Pluto is peeved. And who can blame him? He was proud to be a member of the solar system’s nine planets, until Poof!, he was kicked out—and no one told him why. Now Pluto is on a mission to find out why he was expelled. While traveling through the science museum, he meets Earth, some wild-and-crazy germs, and a friendly dinosaur. It turns out that Pluto is not the only one whose life has been turned upside down by scientists. Illustrated in a comic book style, Pluto is Peeved! is a lively exploration of the scientific method, as seen through the eyes of one no-longer-angry ex-planet.
“The comic-strip fun is a fantastic way to get kids interested in space, science and of course the real reason behind Pluto's loss of planet status.” -- ReadItDaddyBlog.
"Verdict: This is so much more than just a graphic picture book about Pluto - it's a simple but fun introduction to how scientists learn new things and the importance of asking questions. Hand to teachers introducing astronomy, museums, or research, to kids who are interested in planets, and to young readers looking for simple graphic novels." -- Jean Little Library, October 1, 2018.
"The upshot is that this story offers a fresh understanding of not only why Pluto was deplaneted but also of science and inquiry in general." -- Laura Purdie Salas, Writing the World for Kids, September 12, 2018.
"Humor is the hallmark of Pluto is Peeved," says the description of the book in a Reading Rockets group of books presenting fresh approaches to scientific topics for young readers.
"Readers will enjoy the fun, informative dialogue and can use the author's notes to learn even more. The supplemental material at the end includes more about each exhibit Pluto visited and further readings. Glossary. Websites. Recommended." --School Library Connection, January/February 2019.
