Astronuts Mission One: The Plant Planet

Astronuts Mission One: The Plant Planet - Paperback

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Astronuts Mission One: The Plant Planet - Paperback

Astronuts Mission One: The Plant Planet - Paperback

by Jon Scieszka
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Book Overview

by Jon Scieszka (Author), Steven Weinberg (Illustrator)

Now in paperback! The first book in the laugh-out-loud series by children's literature legend Jon Scieszka.

"Jon Scieszka, the groundbreaking storyteller and master of wit, brings us a smart and hilarious adventure. AstroNuts doesn't just break new ground--it breaks outer space! Brilliant." --Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series

★ "A must-have . . . A winning mix of fun and fact-readers will be eager for the next mission." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

A hilarious tale packed with science, adventure, and a whole lot of fun! AstroWolf, LaserShark, SmartHawk, and StinkBug are animals that have been hybridized to find other planets for humans to live on once we've ruined Earth. In their first exciting adventure, they rocket to the Plant Planet. Will that planet support human life? Or do Plant Planet's inhabitants have a more sinister plan? AstroNuts Mission One is a can't-put-it-down page-turner for reluctant readers and fans ready for their next go-to series.

POPULAR SERIES: The AstroNuts Mission series has taken off with starred reviews and lots of love for the first two titles. These books are LOL funny and will delight kids who gobble up series like The Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The 39-Story Treehouse, Big Nate, Dog Man, and Captain Underpants.

FUN AND SCIENTIFIC: Each book incorporates STEM elements in an entertaining way, and readers will recognize quite a few dilemmas the AstroNuts face from current events on Earth. Teachers and librarians love them as much as kids do. Space, science, and talking animals: There's something here for everyone!

GREAT FOR RELUCTANT READERS: Featuring cool topics and bright art, and relying on visual literacy and minimal text, this is a quick, easy, and fun read.

BELOVED AUTHOR: Jon Scieszka is the author of many bestselling children's books, including The True Story of the Three Little Pigs! and The Stinky Cheese Man. He was the first National Ambassador of Young People's Literature and is a passionate reading advocate.

Perfect for:

  • Kids ages 8-12
  • Readers seeking fun elementary school chapter book series
  • Family and classroom read-aloud
  • Parents, grandparents, teachers, librarians, and educators looking to introduce STEM and environmental topics to children
  • Fans of Jon Scieszka

Author Biography

Jon Scieszka is best known for his bestselling picture books, including The True Story of the Three Little Pigs! and The Stinky Cheese Man. He is also the founder of guysread.com and a champion force behind guyslisten.com, and was the first National Ambassador of Young People's Literature. He lives in Brooklyn.

Steven Weinberg writes and illustrates kids' books about dinosaurs, roller coasters, beards, and chainsaws. He lives in the Catskills in New York.

Number of Pages: 220
Dimensions: 0.6 x 8 x 6 IN
Publication Date: April 14, 2026
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Astronuts Mission One: The Plant Planet
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 1
ISBN9781797237947
Author Jon Scieszka
PublisherChronicle Books
GenreChildren and Comics & graphic novels
FormatPaperback
PublishedApril 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages220
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids and Teens & young adults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Jon Scieszka

Multiple award-winning author Jon Scieszka grew up in Flint, Michigan, the second oldest and the nicest of six boys. Jon went to school at Culver Military Academy in Indiana where he was a Lieutenant; Albion College in Michigan where he studied to be a doctor; and Columbia University in New York, where he received an M.F.A. in fiction. He taught elementary school in New York for ten years in a variety of positions. He is the author of many books for children including the New York Times Best Illustrated Book The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (illustrated by Lane Smith), the Caldecott Honor book The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (illustrated by Lane Smith), and Math Curse (illustrated by Lane Smith). In addition to his work as an author, Jon also runs a web-based literacy program called "Guys Read" that is designed to encourage boys, particularly reluctant readers, to get involved with books. In 2008, Jon was named the country's first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, a joint effort of the Library of Congress and the Children's Book Council. During his two-year role as Ambassador, he acted as a spokesperson for children's literature, speaking to groups of parents, teachers, and children to encourage the importance of reading. You can visit Jon online at www.jsworldwide.com.

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