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By Melissa Rooney, Illustrated by Harry Pulver, Jr.
Eddie the Electron
JUVENILE NONFICTION
27 Pages, 7.94 x 9.6
Formats: Trade Paper
Trade Paper, $12.99 (US $12.99) (CA $16.99)
ISBN 9781944995140
Rights: WOR
Chicago Review Press (Jun 2017)
Amberjack Publishing
Overview
In this sequel to Eddie the Electron, Eddie is free from the balloon which held his Helium atom, and he’s off on a new adventure, as his lighter-than-air atom rises above the houses and trees… All the way to the upper reaches of Earth’s atmosphere, where sky and space meet.
Along the way, Eddie will teach young readers atomic concepts as he reminisces about the creation of his Helium atom, and how it and other Helium atoms are harvested and used. Eddie will also teach readers about the Earth's dwindling reserve of Helium, and how vitally important it is to conserve the precious gas.
To spend more time with Eddie, check out his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EddieTheElectron/
Reviews
“Eddie the Electron is a fun and engaging book that brings abstract chemistry concepts to life. . . . This little book packed a punch, as it led to discussions on the speed of light, size and whether there is such a thing as infinite smallness, and noble gases. Who says you can’t learn chemistry at 7, 5, and 4-years-old? . . . The book presents abstract concepts in a fun way, keeping kids interested and engaged.” —My Little Poppies blogAuthor Biography
Before writing children’s books, Melissa (Bunin) Rooney grew up in Martinsville, VA, attended the College of William and Mary, and earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina. One of her passions is introducing scientific concepts to children and fueling their interest, especially when they don’t immediately understand. After all, the things we don’t understand are the most intriguing, and contemplating them results in scientific and technological advances (not to mention employment!).
Find out more about Melissa at www.melissarooneywriting.com, or visit her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/melissarooneywriting/.
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