Niki i Tesla Awantura o energie sloneczna

Nick and Tesla #6

by Bob Pflugfelder, Steve Hockensmith

Niki i Tesla. Awantura o energie sloneczna

Genres: Middle Grade, Science, Mystery, Childrens

264 pages, Paperback

First published May 10, 2016

About the author

Science Bob is an award winning teacher and television personality with a mission to share the amazing world of science. Through his website, television appearances, and now a series of books coauthored with Steve Hockensmith, Bob shows that science is fun, accessible, and inspiring. Bob has shared his love for science as a regular on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Live With Kelly & Michael, and the Dr. Oz Show.

Reviews

[Karissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the sixth book in the Nick and Tesla series. I am not sure if this is the final book in the series or not, but it wraps up things nicely so it would make a good final book.

This book finally wraps up the storyline with Nick and Tesla’s parents. The wrap-up was neatly done but a bit anti-climatic. After all this multi-book build up I expected the whole story with Nick and Tesla’s parents to be a bit more...well...exciting. In the end it was all a bit silly.

As with previous books in the series there are some fun inventions throughout the book. Most of them will require parental assistance to built; many have electronics and/or solar panels that need to be purchased to complete.

I think this would be a great place for the Nick and Tesla series to end up. The story ends at a great spot and I wasn’t left really wanting anything more from this series or characters.

Overall a good wrap up to the storyline revolving around Nick and Tesla’s parents. The whole wrap up is a bit anti-climatic and goofy given all the build up; but it did wrap up everything neatly. I would recommend this whole series to middle grade readers who love mystery and science.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I read the first book, I was doing it because I thought my nephews would like the book but I never realized just how much I would enjoy it. Since than I have grown close to Nick, Tesla, Uncle Newt, and their friends. Each book has a fun, crazy adventure that Nick and Tesla always find themselves in the middle of. Luckily staying at their uncle's house has its advantages as Nick and Tesla have learned how to create some really cool gadgets from the many different books.

In this book, Nick and Tesla are closer this time to finding out just what has happened to their parents. Although I want them to reconnect with them, I also don't want a happy ending just yet as I don't want these books to end. They are entertaining and quick reads. Plus, I like that all of the different gadgets that my nephews can make featured in these books come with very well written instructions as well as pictures. Something else I have to point out were the footnotes, they were funny which showed that the authors have a great sense of humor.

[Reading For Sanity · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Suzanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nick and Tesla are still trying to find their parents and find out who is after them. Agent McIntyre and Agent Doyle are still monitoring the kids and leading the investigation into the disappearance of their parents. Frustrated with the refusal of the agents to tell them what is going on, the kids come up with a way to eavesdrop and learn that the spy who had posed as a new neighbor escaped after the agents arrested her. Rather than being worried about what the agents are saying, the kids and Uncle Newt should have been worried about their own safety. Nick, Tesla, Uncle Newt, and their friends Silas and DeMarco are kidnapped by the bad guys and taken to a hideout in the middle of the desert. How in the world will they contact anyone who can come to the rescue? Lucky for them (and for us), they are good at making gadgets.

This series continues to entertain readers with a mix of friendship, adventure, danger, geeky gadgets, and humor. In the latest story they make a Guaranteed-not-to-Explode Frankfurter Heater-Upper, a Ping-Pong Ball Signal Cannon (I have got to make one of these), a Solar Spy Birdhouse, a Solar-Powered Long-Range Rover, and a Sun-Activated Alarm Clock/Villain Distractor. Of course, directions and a materials list for each project are included in the book.

Highly recommended for middle grade readers who enjoy spy stories, geeky gadgets, or mysteries featuring kids. The books in the series are a comfortable reading length, and the cool projects make them perfect for young scientists or makers. This and the other stories featuring Nick and Tesla would make wonderful additions to a classroom collection, school library, or public library and makerspace. I can imagine a combination STEM club/book group reading the series together and making each gadget as they reach its description.

I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.

[Christine H · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the sixth book in a wonderful series that I can’t recommend highly enough to all my students. “Science Bob” Pflugfelder and Steve Hockensmith’s books are truly embraced by my kids who love science, experiments, adventure, and really awesome characters.

1. I love that you don’t have to have read the other books in the series to enjoy this one. I’m sure that will be a selling point for some of you. The authors even add little footnotes on some pages to tell you in which book you can find the previous experiment or mishap the characters are referencing. Or they may be gently nudging you to read the rest of the series because the other books are just as great as this one. Take it how you will.

2. Nick and Tesla’s relationship doesn’t annoy me at all, as some literary sibling relationships do. Maybe it’s because they’re twins or that they’re equally delightfully nerdy. Whatever the formula is, it works, and I’m glad. They bounce ideas off one another and sometimes don’t even need words to communicate. Super cool.

3. I’m not a huge fan of their friends, though I’m glad they’re loyal to Nick and Tesla. There’s one particular scene with Silas’ dad that really had me fuming. Argh. All in all, I enjoyed the dialogue and scenes between the two siblings more than their scenes with others.

4. I love how smart Nick and Tesla are.

5. I hate how much smarter Nick and Tesla are than I was at their age … and even now because – who am I kidding? – I wouldn’t be able to come up with any of their ingenious devices.

6. I hope this isn’t the end of this series, or at least of this story arc. I’d hate to have to say goodbye. Also, I’d love for Books 3, 4, and 5 to magically make their reappearance in our library. It’s been weeks since they’ve been checked out, but nary a return …

7. There are some really cool activities at Nick and Tesla’s official website.

[Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review copy provided by NetGalley

This was another great book in the well-established series about a brother and sister duo that use science to solve problems of the world-saving variety. This time, the solutions were focused largely on utilizing solar power to create all kinds of gadgetry. Included are plans for various gadgets that the two build (with adult supervision when necessary) in order to help them through their more challenging moments. Nick and Tesla's parents have been kidnapped and the two are onto the culprits. They are going to root them out, and get bring them to justice even though Agent McIntyre, their government agent handler, would like nothing better than to keep them out of the whole affair so she can handle the investigation on her own.

Ever since the first volume of this series showed up in a Reading Olympics list in my area a couple of years ago, I've been pushing this series on my students and they are loving it. Having read this volume, I completely understand the appeal. There is a lot of silly humor, suspense, and various opportunities for creating unusual projects. Honestly, some of the projects I'd be afraid to try with students at school simply because I don't know if I'm up to technical demands put on the adult overseer, but regardless, this is the kind of book that a lot of my students love.

Since we are starting maker spaces in several of my district's libraries next year, this series is on a list of books that we are going to purchasing for inclusion in the spaces. It will certainly encourage the creative design mentality that we are endeavoring to encourage in our students. This was really well done. I was very impressed.

[Mark Buxton · Rating 4 out of 5]

My name is Tesla. My twin brother, Nick, and I are spending the summer with our uncle, and it's been "interesting", to say the least. Our parents have been kidnapped, and we think it has something to do with their work using solar power, not their lie about growing soybeans! Could their ideas for solar power be used to create Star Wars weapons? We aren't sure who to trust, since the secret agents who show up to save us never share any information. I'm the risk- taker in the family, and it looks we'll need to become spies ourselves. We can check out the neighbor's house, and my uncle's hacked laptop may provide clues. However, we may not be ready for the secrets we find, and we sure aren't ready for another kidnapping.

This book is the last one in the Nick and Tesla series, and you should read the other books first. The plot is fun and entertaining, as the authors blend mystery, adventure, humor, and science. Science is big! The book includes simple inventions that can be built by young readers. This book includes directions for a Solar Spy Birdhouse, Guaranteed-Not-To-Explode Frankfurter Heater-Upper, and a Ping-Pong Ball Signal Cannon. I often judge books based on their characters, and the Nick and Tesla books are full of winners. Uncle Newt is the eccentric scientist with all kinds of weird ideas and inventions, Silas and DeMarco add humor to the story, and two little old ladies provide muscle for the evil Control. Nick and Tesla are the stars of the show, as they use their science knowledge and creativity to thwart the crazy man in Hawaiian shirts.

[Celeste · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this free copy to review on my blog.

My almost 12-year old son read this book before me. We have read all the books in the series and both love them. He said that he really liked this one and thought it was the last one since it kind of wraps things up. He now wants to get some cans of Pringles and make the hot dog cooker.

I also liked this book and it did feel like it would be the last book in the series. I wish there was an epilogue at the end to see where Nick & Tesla are maybe a few months later. I loved that Uncle Newt was more involved in the adventure and not just a background character. I kind of would love to see a series with just Uncle Newt and what he was like as a kid as well as his brother (Nick & Tesla's father). Overall this is a really fun series to read for any age.

[Mark Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nick and Tesla have decided it is time to learn the truth about where their parents are and what they are working on. When two government agents admit the twin’s parents are missing, they start to look for clues the agents have missed. Will they find the clues to save the day?

I was so glad to see that this on-going mystery was the focus of this book, and it’s nice to get some answers about what has been happening. The characters are good for a middle grade series, although one does seem very over the top. Still, this is a climax that series fans will appreciate.

NOTE: I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Read my full review at Carstairs Considers.

[Gofita · Rating 4 out of 5]

After a long summer of searching for their parent's Tesla and Nick are finally able to track them down! Can they take down the Big Bad and save the world? And come up with some neat experiments to try at home? Yes they can!

My son and I really enjoyed the final installment of this series. It was cute and light-hearted and packed with fun science experiments. This book focused on things you can do with solar power. The whole series is a fun way to learn about science and enjoy a good mystery with smart kids.

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

[Sue Poduska · Rating 4 out of 5]

With a better-than-MacGyver talent, Nick and Tesla build gadgets that get them into and out of trouble with regularity. In this newest installment in the series, the twins face evil mastermind Bob and his group of flunkies, including two ninja-style grannies. The gadgets in the book require adult supervision and some special equipment, so it’s best to read this with a teacher or parent. But the directions and diagrams are explicit and easy to follow.

[Nadine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can think of the type of geeky kid this would appeal to. Plus were the instructions for DIY gadgets. Minus was the story. Somewhat simplistic not terribly riveting and precious little character development. Perhaps worth getting for the kids who only want to read nonfiction but whose parents and teachers insist they also read fiction.
References to previous books in the series by way of footnotes was annoying and not amusing as I think was intended.

[E.Y.E.-D · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this from a goodreads.com giveaway.

I had not read any of the previous books in this series, but that did not stop me from enjoying it all the same. It is a very fast read with fun and likable characters. The gadgets that you can make as you read along as pretty cool as well. I will be purchasing the rest of this series to read with my daughter when she is older so we can build all the gadgets.

[Hanna Fogel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thanks to Edelweiss and Quirk for the ARC.

Because the series has built up to this point through multiple books and this book is where everything comes to a head, I think I was expecting something more sweeping. Instead, it felt a bit slow for a while and then rushed at the end--I feel like there should be another sequel after this but I don't know if there's any story left.

[Laura]

This was my first foray into Nick & Tesla's world. I had fun jumping in mid-series and don't think I had too much confusion on the action of the story (thanks to some humorous and handy footnotes). It won't be my last journey with them either. The ingenious and fun experiments inserted into the novel make this series a must have for middle grade STEM/STEAM programs.

[Kai Charles(Fiction State Of Mind) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've really enjoyed this series. In this final volume Nick & Telsa are one step closer to reuiniting with their parents. Of course they have to deal with a few more setbacks including a kidnapping!
With the help of some inventive solar powered invetions, the kids manage to escape and solve the mystery of the villian behind their parents disappearance.

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son and I loved this book. Well written, fun characters. Incredibly smart and engaging for both my 6 year old and myself. I look forward to more from the author. Won courtesy of goodreads.com giveaways

[Belinda Knight · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 1/2 stars

A Goodreads Win

This is a nifty little book. You've got your kid detectives, together with your killer kool kidtastic science projects, wrapped up with your "always awesome" parent/kid quality time. To top it all off, it's grandson approved. Yep yep yep, we have a winner folks.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

My son loves this series. He really likes the science experiments included in the book that the main characters use in the story. This series got him to sit down and read and read. He usually avoids fiction reading on his own, so this has been really exciting!

[Cas · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love how they include little projects in this book for kids to experiment with. It's like the equivalent of a cozy mystery that includes recipes, but for kids. Love the names of the characters too. Fun book for kids and am interested to see what projects are in the other books in this series.

[Clayton Hildebrandt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the last book in the series, where Nick and Tesla find out that their neighbor works for someone who kidnapped their parents and made an unnecessarily complicated laser to fry people from space! Can some kids stop this menace?

[Cindy]

A great science mystery for 4th grade and up. Loved the projects (with directions) that were included in the chapters.

[Karen Maurer · Rating 2 out of 5]

The projects save this adventure - but great for STEAM curricula!

[Peter · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story arc finished strong. Well done. My son loved it.

[Hillvan]

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[Aiden · Rating 5 out of 5]

This books is compassionate and humorous so much plus, you get to learn and create amazing machines and projects all solar based hints the name of the title.

[Camden · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think that the book is very good because it has good crafts for all ages, and has very good humor.

[Tnb · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it. It is naive. It is simple but it is the kind of book I loved at that age as a kid. The little projects are fun and easy.

[D. Dorka · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

This was very much needed to give a finale to the story of Nick and Tesla. I enjoyed it but it was far less creative than the previous books.

[Maciej D · Rating 4 out of 5]

Książka jak i poprzednie pełna ciekawych konstrukcji i dosłownie i w przenośni.