Dash across the rainforest swamp with Daniel, Joy, and Kimani in the
newest Challenge Island adventure!
One of Children Book Council's Hot off the Press picks for May 2022!
"For early grade readers who revel in science-based fiction, this is a
winning read. Animals, physics, and habitats are among the topics
covered, with lots of instances where the reader can predict and
hypothesize along with the characters. Kimani, who is Black, has an
impressive head for science and builds in many of the facts that help
the group solve problems together. Sleek black and white cartoon art
complements the text, adding visual clues. Science experiments and craft
projects from each character are at the end."
--Youth Services Book Review
"In this follow-up to The Bridge to Sharktooth Island, optimistic Joy,
cautious Daniel, and studious Kimani find themselves transported once
again to a magical island where they have to solve a series of puzzles
to escape the middle of the rainforest before darkness falls. . .
Supplementary materials at the back include STEAM projects and fun facts
introduced by the main characters that a science-loving child will
enjoy. The story is engaging, educational, and peppered with cute
illustrations... a fun purchase for the easygoing young reader in love
with animals and books."
--School Library Journal
"The Race Across Anaconda Swamp, the second Challenge Island title, in
which three kids use teamwork and STEAM skills to navigate a perilous
island adventure, [is forthcoming from West Margin Press.]"
--Publishers Weekly, Spring 2022 Children's Sneak Previews
Daniel, Joy, and Kimani are transported once again to a magical
island--this time into a tropical rainforest! As they zip through the
canopy, a dangerous snake lurks in the black waters below. They are
searching for a way out and a path to a mysterious tower. Does it hold
the answers to their questions?
Using ropes and other found items, the three friends must figure out how
to safely traverse across the island using their knowledge of friction
and weights. But the sun is going down and night is approaching fast.
Will they reach the tower in time?
Also included are cool facts about the rainforest and its animals, plus
fun STEAM activities showing you how to build your own pulley system and
monkey playground.
From the world's #1 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts,
Math) education enrichment program, Challenge Island(R) presents an
exciting new adventure book series for smart, curious kids.
