Alien in My Pocket #7: Telescope Troubles - Paperback

by Nate Ball (Author), Macky Pamintuan (Illustrator)

It's Zack and Amp to the rescue in the seventh book in Nate Ball's beloved Alien in My Pocket series! With a tale that's sure to tickle the funny bone and a do-it-yourself hover-ship science experiment, it's an adventure readers are sure to enjoy.

Life has been no picnic since Amp crash-landed his spaceship through Zack McGee's window. But when Amp takes up stargazing, he makes a huge discovery that will take their zany adventures to the next level. It appears that the Erdian aliens are at it again! The alien invasion of Earth is in progress, and it's up to Zack, Amp, and Olivia to leap into action. But this time it'll take more than a little gadgetry and a few white lies to get Amp out of trouble and to save the world!

Like every book in the Alien in My Pocket series, Telescope Troubles mixes Common Core-aligned science and safe, hands-on experiments with a hilarious story that young readers will love. Publishers Weekly said of Alien in My Pocket: Blast Off!: "With its screwball comedy and lively dialogue, the novel gives readers the opportunity to laugh as they learn."

Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in the English Language Arts

When Amp's big discovery gets him captured, can Zack save his tiny alien friend -- and the planet?

• Alien Best Friend: Zack's biggest secret is Amp, a soda-can-sized alien living in his closet. But when an invasion fleet appears on the telescope, their cover is about to be blown!
• Science Experiments for Kids: Learn how to build your own awesome hover-ship with the safe, hands-on, and easy-to-follow DIY project included inside.
• Funny Kids Books: A hilarious, fast-paced adventure filled with screwball comedy, zany gadgets, and one very annoying little brother.
• Saving the World: When Amp is captured and about to be revealed to the world, Zack has to stage a daring rescue before the Erdian spaceships arrive.