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  • Sydney & Simon: Full Steam Ahead! (Sydney & Simon #1)

Sydney & Simon: Full Steam Ahead!
(Sydney & Simon #1)

Author
Paul Reynolds
Illustrator
Peter H Reynolds
Publication Date
September 09, 2014
Genre / Grade Band
Fiction /  2nd − 3rd
Language
English
Sydney & Simon: Full Steam Ahead! (Sydney & Simon #1)
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Description
Twin mice Sydney and Simon are on a mission to save the wilting flowers in their window box. During a humid heat wave, their window got stuck, and now they can't open it to water their blossoms. They use pictures and scientific thinking to solve their problem. Full color.
Publication date
September 09, 2014
Genre
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781580896757
Lexile Measure
740
Publisher
Charlesbridge Publishing
Series
Sydney & Simon
BISAC categories
JUV036000 - Juvenile Fiction | Science & Technology
JUV002180 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc.
JUV044000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Intermediate
Library of Congress categories
Brothers and sisters
Hydrologic cycle
Water
Twins
Experiments
Critical thinking

School Library Journal

Gr 1-4--Twins Sydney and Simon are the best kind of inquisitive; they're eager and excited to investigate all the wonders that come their way. When their windowbox flowers are threatened by a stuck window, the two get to work exploring how to solve their problem. As they seek the input of trusted adults and creatively hypothesize how to get water to their flowers before they die, they end up incorporating elements of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) into their efforts. The book's overall message--that life is full of opportunities to solve problems, learn, and be creative--could easily feel contrived, but Reynolds weave these elements into an appealing narrative. All concepts are concisely explained through the text and accompanying illustrations of the purple mice at work, with a helpful glossary of terms at the end. Many a young artist, inventor, and idea enthusiast will find plenty to enjoy in this early chapter book.--Amy Koester, St. Charles City-County Library District, Wentzville, MO

Copyright 2014 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Paul Reynolds
Paul A. Reynolds exercises his imagination at FableVision Studios, a media company he founded with his twin brother, Peter. Together they create storytelling technology, such as websites, games, and animated films. Paul is also the author of the children's book Going Places. He lives in Dedham, Massachusetts, where his wife manages The Blue Bunny, the family's bookstore.

Peter H. Reynolds learned early on that two minds are better than one. Like his twin, Paul, he believes that the arts help us solve problems and understand the world. Peter has written and illustrated many books for children, including The Dot, Ish, and The Smallest Gift of Christmas. He also illustrates Megan McDonald's Judy Moody series. Peter lives in Dedham, Massachusetts, where his wife runs an art gallery just across the street from The Blue Bunny.
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