Phineas L. MacGuire . . . Blasts Off! (From the Highly Scientific Notebooks of Phineas L. Macguire)
(Book #3 in the Phineas L. MacGuire Series)
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Houston, we have a problem! Phineas L. MacGuire (a.k.a. Mac), is less than up-to-date on planetary happenings. (Marsquakes? Who knew?) If he's going to be the best scientist in the fourth grade, Mac has to set his sights a little higher. Well, actually a lot higher: Outer Space. But, space camp is expensive and Mac's mom says he can go only if he earns the money himself. But, where is he going to find enough money for a week on Mars (or a pretty close simulation thereof)? Houston, we have another problem: a gigantic, slobbery dog named Lemon Drop. Mac can earn the money he needs walking Mrs. McClosky's Yellow Lab, but first he needs to survive the walks! Good thing Mac is a scientific genius with friends like Ben and Aretha. Together the three of them discovers that Lemon Drop is no ordinary dog--that Lab is a real-life Lab-oratory.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1416926895
ISBN13:9781416926894
Release Date:June 2008
Publisher:Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.6" x 8.5"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
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Rutgers University Project on Economics and Children
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Scientist extraordinaire Phineas "Mac" MacGuire knew that nothing could stand between him and his reputation as the best scientist in fourth grade. Nothing, that is, until he heard about a fabulous sleep-away camp connected with NASA that focused on Mars exploration and simulation. The camp cost $799, and even worse, Mac's mom insisted that he pay the full bill, plus the cost of a round-trip plane ticket. Coming up with that much money to attend Space Camp and develop his expertise in astronomy seemed as elusive a goal as actually flying to Mars. Ever resourceful, Mac found some opportunities to work for pay, and he even went so far as to write an essay for a scholarship competition. Would it be enough to finance the trip? With an endearing character like Phineas MacGuire at the helm and important lessons in economics about earning and saving money, this book has much to offer. Children starting to read full-length chapter books will undoubtedly appreciate the fast-moving plot, humor, and tips in conducting interesting scientific experiments.
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