Astronuts Mission Two: The Water Planet

Astronuts Mission Two: The Water Planet - Paperback

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Astronuts Mission Two: The Water Planet - Paperback

Astronuts Mission Two: The Water Planet - Paperback

by Jon Scieszka
$9.99
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Book Overview

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

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

"[I]n true Scieszka style, the majority of the book is a joyful exploration of what he does best--make the known seem absurd and the absurd seem perfectly reasonable. A funny, ridiculous journey into space infused with a thoughtful ecological message." --School Library Journal

AstroWolf, LaserShark, SmartHawk, and StinkBug are ready for a new mission to find a planet fit for human life after we've finally made Earth unlivable. When they splash-land on the Water Planet, they find power-hungry clams, a rebellious underwater force, and a world full of too-good-to-be-true. Can this aquatic world really be humans' new home? And why are these clams so eager to swap planets?

The AstroNuts series continues "with all the same punchy puns and visual panache as its predecessor. Scieszka skillfully weaves facts about climate change and environmental and social commentary into his jet-propelled zaniness, bringing a subtle undercurrent of relevance into a seemingly goofy tale. . . . A high energy follow-up proving silly can still be smart." --Kirkus Reviews

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
  • Readers who love series like Dog Man, Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Captain Underpants

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: 228
Dimensions: 0.7 x 7.9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: April 14, 2026
ISBN9781797237954
Author Jon Scieszka
PublisherChronicle Books
GenreChildren and Comics & graphic novels
FormatPaperback
PublishedApril 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages228
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
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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