Frank Einstein and the BrainTurbo
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Author: Scieszka, Jon

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Scieszka, Jon

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Biggs, Brian Illustrator

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Frank Einstein volume 3

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The third book in the New York Times bestselling series that's full of funny jokes, clever science experiments, and robot hijinks. “I never thought science could be funny . . . until I read Frank Einstein. It will have kids laughing.” —Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid

In Frank Einstein and the BrainTurbo, Frank creates the BrainTurbo to power-boost the human body and help his baseball-pitching pal Janegoodall make the team. But when his overly expressive robot pal, Klank, goes missing, they must first rescue him and stop T. Edison—Frank’s classmate and archrival—from stealing their latest invention and using it against them!

Integrating real science facts with wacky humor, a silly cast of characters, and science fiction, this uniquely engaging series is an irresistible chemical reaction for middle grade readers. With easy-to-read language and graphic illustrations on almost every page, this chapter book series is a must for reluctant readers.

The Frank Einstein series encourages middle grade readers to question the way things work and to discover how they, too, can experiment with science. In a starred review, Kirkus raves, “This buoyant, tongue-in-cheek celebration of the impulse to ‘keep asking questions and finding your own answers’ fires on all cylinders," while Publishers Weekly says that the series “proves that science can be as fun as it is important and useful.”

Perfect for ages 8-12 and fans of science fiction, this series combines real scientific facts with wacky humor and engaging storytelling. The series features real science facts with adventure and humor, making these books ideal for STEM education! ?The Frank Einstein series:Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger Frank Einstein and the BrainTurbo Frank Einstein and the EvoBlaster Belt Frank Einstein and the Bio-Action Gizmo Frank Einstein and the Space-Time Zippe

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171 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.

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English

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9781419716430, 1419716433

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"Frank Einstein (kid-genius, scientist, and inventor) and his best friend Watson, along with Klink (a self-assembled artificial-intelligence entity), and Klank (a mostly self-assembled and artificial almost intelligence entity), once again find themselves in competition with T. Edison, their classmate and archrival--this time in the quest to unlock the power behind the science of the human body"-- Provided by publisher.

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Human body -- Juvenile fiction.
Humorous fiction
Humorous stories.
Inventors -- Juvenile fiction.
Robots -- Juvenile fiction.
Science fiction.
Science fiction.

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Published Reviews

Booklist Review

In the third book in the series, Frank is hard at work on an invention to help his friend Janegoodall succeed at pitching tryouts. Meanwhile, his rival, Edison, plots how to steal and use the BrainTurbo for evil purposes (cue diabolical laughter). A perfect page-by-page balance of nerdy science and zany humor will draw readers in and keep them moving. Tie to Gary Paulsen's Harris and Me (1993) and The Schernoff Discoveries (1997) and the Jack books from Jack Gantos to keep readers in stitches. Appended materials on systems within the body will be of particular interest to life-science teachers.--Lesesne, Teri Copyright 2015 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.

Horn Book Review

In his third book, genius Frank uses his big brain to secure his pal, Janegoodall, a spot on the baseball team by fine-tuning the human body. Complete with trusty robot sidekicks and an archrival, this joke-filled, slapstick story is interwoven with real science. Back matter extends the knowledge and includes puzzles and baseball tips. Three-color illustrations round out both the humor and science. (c) Copyright 2016. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Kirkus Book Review

Can kid genius Frank Einstein improve on the human body? After investigating matter and energy and myriad related topics and scientists along the way, Frank has come to a question concerning anatomy. Can friend Janegoodall's natural pitching skills be augmented somehow in order to win her a spot on the Midville Mud Hens' roster? With the help of candy-loving sidekick Watson, Janegoodall herself, and self-assembled robots Klink (the smart one) and Klank (theum, cuddly one), Frank works through the various systems of the body, one by one. From an exploration of the senses, he decides that boosting the brain is the best way to boost the body. However, rival genius (term used loosely) T. Edison and his signing sidekick Mr. Chimp try to take control and take credit. How can the good guys win when mind control comes into play? Scieszka's third joke-filled Frank Einstein adventure jam-packed with sneaky science lessons is perfect for young scientists who may prefer fact to fiction. Biggs' ample tricolor (orange, black, and white in this outing) illustrations extend both the story and the science. Aftermatter broadens the fun with additional science facts, puzzles, and even baseball tips. Halfway through the series, the science and the sly (and slapstick) laughs are still going strong. (Science fiction/humor. 6-10) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Scieszka, J., & Biggs, B. (2015). Frank Einstein and the BrainTurbo . Amulet Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Scieszka, Jon and Brian Biggs. 2015. Frank Einstein and the BrainTurbo. New York: Amulet Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Scieszka, Jon and Brian Biggs. Frank Einstein and the BrainTurbo New York: Amulet Books, 2015.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Scieszka, J. and Biggs, B. (2015). Frank einstein and the brainturbo. New York: Amulet Books.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Scieszka, Jon, and Brian Biggs. Frank Einstein and the BrainTurbo Amulet Books, 2015.

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