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DAX MASTERS HAS EVERYTHING HE COULD WISH FOR–great friends, a good handle on 7th Grade, and a science community to run. As head of the Earth Moves project, Dax has inspired other kid scientists from around the world to share their observations. His schedule is full, but that doesn’t stop him from signing up for a new extracurricular class, Environmental Studies.
Dax hopes he can sail through the new class by using Earth Moves to expand on what he’s learned about tectonic plate movement. But when a new problem presents itself, Dax can’t ignore his instincts. Once again—and with the help of his classmates—Dax has identified a global crisis that others have missed.
This time, though, Dax has to prove to himself that he has what it takes to find a solution. But first, he has to figure out what is wrong with the oceans. Amid the swirling changes to the planet and to himself, Dax finds himself searching for answers to a problem that, if unsolved, could be disastrous for the planet.
Dax hopes he can sail through the new class by using Earth Moves to expand on what he’s learned about tectonic plate movement. But when a new problem presents itself, Dax can’t ignore his instincts. Once again—and with the help of his classmates—Dax has identified a global crisis that others have missed.
This time, though, Dax has to prove to himself that he has what it takes to find a solution. But first, he has to figure out what is wrong with the oceans. Amid the swirling changes to the planet and to himself, Dax finds himself searching for answers to a problem that, if unsolved, could be disastrous for the planet.
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Published August 1, 2024
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October 15, 2024
Self-proclaimed science nerd Dax Masters, from Dana Goldstein’s 2023 SHIFT (https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...), is now in 7th grade and head of the Earth Moves Project that he started. When he and his two best friends, Avery and Kayla, sign up for a new extracurricular class Environmental Studies (Environs), they need a project.
Having noticed firsthand and also read about strange things happening around the lakes and oceans—a Galapagos penguin in the Caribbean Sea, a sea lion attacking a little girl, salt water in the freshwater lake at his parents’ cabin, he and his friends decide to study the health of the oceans and what is causing these changes which could be a catastrophic global crisis. When the project becomes too elaborate and complex, the other three members of the class—new student Quinn, frenenemy Brock, and Eric who actually can be less annoying than they have witnessed in classes—turn it into a whole-class project, each adding their own unique research, ideas, and skills. They each are as passionate about saving the earth as Dax.
Dax has to learn to balance school, his role in Earth Moves, and this new all-consuming project, to delegate assignments and activities, and to work as a part of a team. Dax’s job is to find a solution which he thinks he has. He just needs to find a way to put it in action.
When he reaches out to his hero, a teen who has become a rock star in the science world for his own discovery, the “Oceans Team” is connected with a benefactor whose company offers to sponsor the project.
This is another story with a lot of science, perfect for a science class or an ELA class working with a science class, especially one whose content covers water and ocean life, the scientific process, and research skills. The characters are in 7th grade, but the storyline and content would be appropriate for 6th through 9th or even higher as the scientific information is quite involved.
Even more important are the lessons in leadership, delegation, friendship, and responsibility.
Having noticed firsthand and also read about strange things happening around the lakes and oceans—a Galapagos penguin in the Caribbean Sea, a sea lion attacking a little girl, salt water in the freshwater lake at his parents’ cabin, he and his friends decide to study the health of the oceans and what is causing these changes which could be a catastrophic global crisis. When the project becomes too elaborate and complex, the other three members of the class—new student Quinn, frenenemy Brock, and Eric who actually can be less annoying than they have witnessed in classes—turn it into a whole-class project, each adding their own unique research, ideas, and skills. They each are as passionate about saving the earth as Dax.
Dax has to learn to balance school, his role in Earth Moves, and this new all-consuming project, to delegate assignments and activities, and to work as a part of a team. Dax’s job is to find a solution which he thinks he has. He just needs to find a way to put it in action.
When he reaches out to his hero, a teen who has become a rock star in the science world for his own discovery, the “Oceans Team” is connected with a benefactor whose company offers to sponsor the project.
This is another story with a lot of science, perfect for a science class or an ELA class working with a science class, especially one whose content covers water and ocean life, the scientific process, and research skills. The characters are in 7th grade, but the storyline and content would be appropriate for 6th through 9th or even higher as the scientific information is quite involved.
Even more important are the lessons in leadership, delegation, friendship, and responsibility.
August 28, 2024
Dax Masters is a brilliant kid who's scientific observations led him to a conclusion that adult scientists have overlooked. Now he helps run a crowd source internet group to help follow the strange occurrences in the world that could be related to tectonic plates having shifted direction. Between that responsibility and school he has enough on his plate. But that doesn't stop him from joining an afterschool environmental science class. This time, he is teaming up with friends, but once again the brilliant mind comes to an earth changing realization. this sequel to Shift has a lot more scientific detail than the previous book. But it also has a plot arc that all kids can relate to. Dax is used to doing everything on his own. He has trouble working as a team member, giving up control and relying on others. this not only causes internal anxiety but occasional behavior that upsets his friends. I received an electronic copy of this book for review, but I can honestly recommend it to any kid who loves science.
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