The Space Mission Adventure (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs (Pb)) [Library Binding]

Sharon M. Draper (Author), Jesse Joshua Watson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2006 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs (Pb) (Book 4)

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Contemporary African American boys model strong friendships and a knack for solving neighborhood mysteries.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3–6—The Black Dinosaurs are four African-American boys from Ohio who enjoy science adventures. In this fourth outing, Ziggy and his friends attend Space Camp at the Huntsville, Alabama Space Center. Initially, Ziggy hopes to uncover evidence of aliens, but he quickly finds the program even more interesting. The book describes the camp in detail, from the Habitat dorms to the training equipment to the simulated shuttle mission and the graduation ceremony. The Dinosaurs are teamed with four sixth graders from a small Southern private school. The eight diverse young people work together well and Team America becomes the most successful group at camp. Draper seamlessly incorporates information about space science and astronautics into the text, with a distinct focus on the contributions of women and minorities. There is considerable humor and even a light touch of mystery, but the real emphasis here is on cooperation and respect. The book includes review questions and Web sites, although two of the URLs are not directly accessible. Although the plot has minimal conflict or suspense, the Space Camp theme, short text, and likable characters make this title worth considering.—Elaine E. Knight, Lincoln Elementary Schools, IL
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About the Author

Sharon M. Draper has received the Coretta Scott King Award for both Copper Sun and Forged by Fire. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she taught high school English for twenty-five years and was named National Teacher of the Year. Visit her at SharonDraper.com. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Library Binding: 121 pages
• Publisher: Turtleback (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1417764678
• ISBN-13: 978-1417764679
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

More About the Author

Sharon Draper is a two-time Coretta Scott King Award-winning author, most recently for Copper Sun, and previously for Forged by Fire. She's also the recipient of the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Author Award for New Talent for Tears of a Tiger and the Coretta Scott King Author Honor for The Battle of Jericho and November Blues. Her other books include Romiette and Julio, Darkness Before Dawn, and Double Dutch. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she taught high school English for twenty-five years. She's a popular conference speaker, addressing educational and literary groups both nationally and internationally.