Alien in My Pocket #8: Space Invaders

It’s the thrilling conclusion to the Alien in My Pocket series! With a page-turning plot, plenty of fun science facts, illustrations throughout, and a do-it-yourself, hands-on experiment at the end, this is an appealing chapter book series for young readers. And it’s all from the amazing brain of MIT graduate Nate Ball, host of PBS’s Emmy Award–winning Design Squad series.

Zack has grown fond of his troublesome buddy, Amp, since the four-inch-tall alien crash-landed his spaceship through Zack’s bedroom window. They’ve gotten into more than their fair share of trouble together, but they’ve always invented a way out of it. Until a fleet of ships from Amp’s home planet filled the sky and started firing its weapons. Zack and Amp have to do the thing most kids only dare imagine—save the world!

Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts

Unlikely Friendship: Fourth-grader Zack and his four-inch-tall alien best friend, Amp, have always invented their way out of trouble. But this time, the trouble is an entire alien fleet! Funny Science Fiction: Packed with humor, fast-paced action, and plenty of weird science facts from Amp—like how to travel through space using Swiss cheese. STEM for Kids: Perfect for curious minds, this series from MIT grad and PBS host Nate Ball makes science accessible and exciting for young readers. Hands-On Experiment: Learn and build right alongside the characters! This book includes a complete do-it-yourself guide to making your own awesome stomp rocket.