The Dynamic World of Chemical Reactions with Max Axiom, Super Scientist: 4D An Augmented Reading Science Experience

Max Axiom Super Scientist #2

by Agnieszka Biskup, Amber J. Keyser, Barbara Schulz

Join Max Axiom as he explores the science behind chemical reactions. Max helps readers understand how chemical reactions happen and why they are important.

Genres: Science, Chemistry

32 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2010

About the author

Agnieszka Jozefina Biskup
Agnieszka Jòzefina Biskup

Reviews

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm all for any book that gets kids reading about science! Graphic literature is a really popular format with the kiddos these days, so this is great for them. Some of the material covered in here was a little bit more than what my fifth graders go into, but it was still basic stuff. I have a class set that I'm excited to try out with them next year.

[Christopher.C · Rating 2 out of 5]

why his eyes Broken

[Colin Monutain · Rating 2 out of 5]

eye machine too broke

[Ethan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this part is funny. Max Atom was walking in fields that was going to be exploded. And the field exploded right in front of him.

[Carlos Llanos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Where were you in Fifth Grade!?

[Nikki in Niagara · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a non-fiction graphic title with no pretense at a story or plot. Scientist Max Axiom, who has super powers, welcomes us to his lab and starts telling us about chemical reactions. I've only had one year of chemistry myself and found the information to be quite detailed at that level. It is presented in a fun and thorough way through text and graphics. Max stays in his lab for the most part, but he also takes us over to a chemist friend of his for more information and then he jumps around town to show chemical reactions at work in real life. Max has several super abilities but we only see two of these in action in this book, his lab coat allows his to travel through time and space, here he travels around space, and he has the ability to shrink down to microscopic size. There are fact boxes every now and then telling more information on a certain topic, a page at the end that lists various information about the topic and the book has an index. An enjoyable and interesting concept for a hi-low reader that imparts a nice dose of science. The book will be most appreciated for use in the classroom or for readers who already have an interest in the subject matter. Reading Level Gr. 3-4. Interest Level Gr. 3-9.

[Hilary · Rating 1 out of 5]

The premise of this series is that students will pick up anything in a graphic novel format and read it. Max Axiom, super scientist, provides an overview of chemical reactions that includes well-chosen examples of chemical changes, interactions, and reactions, as well as matter, atoms, and molecules. The colorful, dynamic illustrations may hold the attention of hard-to-reach reluctant readers -- who will find the inclusion of a glossary beneficial. There is also an index and a list of sources (web-based and hard-copy) for readers who want to know more.

Guess what? The premise is correct -- but the text is engaging enough to convey some basic scientific facts and theories to readers.

[Riegs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Capstone Press for capturing the "Magic School Bus" model, and putting it into comics form. Capstone's "Max Axiom" series (and its social studies companion series, "Isabel Soto") tricks kids into learning nonfiction content with a graphic novel format. I am totally down with this, as a librarian to ELL students and low-level readers. These are great for students who need the content but don't have the literacy.

[wildct2003 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for basic information. 4D experience is just ok; videos are very short and few; best one was of the experiment.