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Nick and Tesla's High-Voltage Danger Lab: A Mystery with Electromagnets, Burglar Alarms, and Other Gadgets You Can Build Yourself Hardcover – November 5, 2013

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  • Age Range: 9 - 12 years
  • Grade Level: 4 - 7
  • Lexile Measure: 680L (What's this?)
  • Series: Nick and Tesla (Book 1)
  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Quirk Books (November 5, 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1594746486
  • ISBN-13: 978-1594746482
  • Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.8 x 7.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 starsBetter than I expected.
By Karen K. Hart VINE VOICE on October 30, 2013
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I thought this book would consist of short tidbits of contrived plot between experiments and was willing to put up with that, thinking it might be fun for my son--but actually, the book does have a real plot, and a few gadgets are thrown into the mix along the way. Much of the story is farfetched on both a narrow level (such as the young protagonists being on the same level about gadgets they can build, looking at a couple of objects lying around and suddenly having a Eureka! moment together as they realize what those objects can become) and a broad level (the typical black SUV following the kids around, the idea that they would immediately stumble on a complex situation in a mysterious old house their first day on vacation), but that doesn't make the story much less fun. It's pretty entertaining, actually. The diagrams and instructions are fairly clear, and the projects have a reasonable level of complexity for the target age group, particularly given the strong suggestion to involve adults.
There is still some mystery remaining at the end of this book--hopefully, Nick and Tesla will work toward gaining more information about it in their next adventure.
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4.0 out of 5 starsEngaging story for kids, interesting projects
By Lenny VINE VOICE on October 17, 2013
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The premise of the book is interesting. There's the story of the adventure of the twins Nick and Tesla, and some gadgets they built, with instructions if you want to build your own. I passed the book to my daughter (elementary school age), and while she said she enjoyed the book, she didn't provide me with any details, so I had to read it for myself.

The writing is engaging, the characters are interesting, and the story flows easily. It suffers from some of the flaws as most children's books. Almost all the adults in the story are portrayed as incompetent, eccentric, hostile, or "the bad guys" - or a combination of them. They name the location where the adventure took place specifically (Half Moon Bay, California) but failed to mention anything unique or special about the location. Things that happened in the book did not quite make sense when all is revealed. "High Voltage Danger Lab" is also misleading. A little bit of mystery is left unexplained, most likely to be continued in the sequels.

The projects themselves range from extremely easy (the burglar alarm) to mildly complicated (the air rocket). They should not take long to complete and parts are easily available.

I reviewed an advance reading copy of the book so I can't comment on the final layout.

Overall, I think it is a fun book for kids that provide them with some interesting project ideas when they're done with the story. I look forward to the sequels.
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5.0 out of 5 starsIt's high powered science with a hilarious twist!
By The Scientific Mom on May 24, 2015
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Nick and Tesla's High Voltage Danger Lab tells the story of two kids (Nick and Tesla) who spend the summer with their uncle, Newt Galileo Holt (this book is peppered with delightful homages to famous scientists). Newt has pressure sensor doormats that ring his doorbell, a self starting and moving lawn mower, and an insane lab with rocket gear, electronics, machines, chemistry equipment, petri dishes, and telescopes in all arrays of assortment, all over the place!

After an eventful beginning with a botched science experiment, the uncle leaves to take a shower, telling the kids, "don't touch this, DEFINITELY don't touch that, this will melt a hole through the floor, and this will cause an explosion if you let these two mix. Otherwise, GO NUTS!"

This book is such a fun read, both my daughter and I took turns reading and couldn't stop until we had finished! When we did, it was off to our own lab to construct some of the awesome projects that are written about inside! The instructions were easy to follow, the science behind the projects nicely explained, and the level of fun was through the roof. We built a mentos and diet coke powered rocket kitty, and have been racing them with the neighborhoods kids ever since!

This book is AWESOME. It's fun, motivating, and totally filled with science. It's still our favorite science book for kids!
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4.0 out of 5 starsMystery and Science Equals Fun
By Mark Baker - Carstairs Considers HALL OF FAMETOP 500 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on October 6, 2013
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11-year-old twins Nick and Tesla are not having the summer they'd planned. Instead of relaxing with friends and a family trip to Disneyland, they are hustled off to their uncle's when their parents have to rush off to Uzbekistan for some kind of soy bean irrigation breakthrough. Ah, the life of government scientists' kids.

They haven't seen Uncle Newt in years. He's a cross between a mad scientists and an absent minded professor. Not exactly the best guardian, but he lets them have (almost) free reign of his lab. That's how Nick and Tesla come to build a water powered rocket. But on its first flight, it lands in the yard of a mysterious house. Trying to get it back, Nick and Tesla stumble on something strange. What is happening? And will their gadgets help them solve the case?

This book aimed at middle grade readers should be a big hit. The story is interesting, but the gadgets that Nick and Tesla make to help them solve the case will really appeal to the audience. There are instructions for recreating the gadgets in the book, and kids will love that aspect of things.

As far as the mystery goes, it started a little slowly, but once it got going it was very interesting. It's a short book, and I think it will appeal to young readers who are reluctant to pick up a book. The characters were a little shallow, but kids won't care. And what do you expect from 230 odd pages.

This will make a great Christmas gift, giving kids something to read and then given them ideas for projects after they are done. In other words, it will keep them occupied during the break.

Personally? I'm already looking forward to the sequel.
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5.0 out of 5 starsJust it was

Good it was really good and fun for me I like every thing about this book it was fun!,,,,,,,,,,,,!! Hi

Published 2 months ago by Robin
5.0 out of 5 starsRefreshing series with good science

Two twins arrive to live with their Inventor uncle while their Scientist parents are away. Their uncle is odd and has a laboratory. What follows is a plot, mixed with experiments. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Susan ZM
5.0 out of 5 starsI absolutely loved this book

Oh. My. Goodness. I absolutely loved this book! I wish I would have been able to read it when I was younger. It was a fun story full of mystery, adventure, quirkiness, and SCIENCE! Read more

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I got these books as a gift, and read each one in about one day each. I loved the first one, and the series just keeps getting better. Read more

Published 9 months ago by Jennifer Ellsworth
5.0 out of 5 starsThis is a great book with some interesting experiments to do at home

This is a great book with some interesting experiments to do at home. I bought it for my son who was going into 4th grade. They have a science theme and he enjoyed reading it.

Published 9 months ago by sherrylp
5.0 out of 5 starsI can hardly describe how much my son loves this book.

My 3rd grader read this book in a day, and then read it again the next day. There are a few words here and there that are a little advanced for him, but he really loves science... Read more

Published 11 months ago by 3rd Grade Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars... year old granddaughter (and her 15 year old brother) loved this...

My 12 year old granddaughter (and her 15 year old brother) loved this book. It is clever and they liked the included experiments.

Published 11 months ago by Alice Bower
5.0 out of 5 starsFun story

I purchased this book for a guided reading group and the kids loved it. Uncle Newt is a unique character and had us all laughing out loud. Read more

Published 13 months ago by Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsA great choice for young readers

Our daughter is an avid reader. According to her, this book is "awesome!" She enjoyed the creative, science & engineering based solutions

Published 15 months ago by Donald O. Bonge
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Definitely a very young adult book.

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