“Houston, Is There A Problem?”
Author: Eric Walters
Genre: Fiction
Summary: This book is about 13-year old Houston Williams, who is very smart. He comes home from school one day, and sees a letter for him. When he opens it, what is inside shocks him.
He is invited to join a prestigious NASA space camp! Constantly being tested, he and his teammate Teal make their group shine bright compared to everybody else. But a girl on a rival team named Ashley manages to beat or match Houston in every exercise. The three of them impress the judges so much that they are invited to join a top secret project. But there are only two spots available. Houston knows he has what it takes, but can he prove to everyone that he really does?
What I like about this book: I like how this book teaches you to never give up because Houston came from a poor family but he was still able to come on a scholarship and attend the project. It also teaches you that if you work hard, big things can happen.
“Unstoppable Us: How Humans Took Over the World”
Author: Yuval Noah Harari
Genre: Non-Fiction
Summary: Humans are not as strong as lions, we don’t swim as well as dolphins, and we definitely don’t have wings! So how did we end up ruling the world? The answer is one of the strangest things you will ever hear, and it’s a true story which is in this book. Humans are very powerful now, but we are actually animals – very smart animals, who ended up ruling the world. What I Like About This Book: This is a very informational book, and it answers deep questions too. I like how this book is good for kids with concepts they can understand and fun but informative pictures. This book is the first book in the “Unstoppable Us” series. After it comes “Why the World Isn’t Fair,” and “How Enemies Became Friends.” Even if history isn’t your favorite subject, this book is still interesting. It’s like history in a whole, fun, new way.
“How the Sea Became Salty”
Author: Sudha Murty
Genre: Fiction
Summary: Have you ever wondered how the sea became salty? Well, this book answers that for you in a fun way! This is a short chapter book that explains why the sea became salty, when long ago it was sweet and drinkable.
What I Like About This Book: I like that this is a fun book for kids with LOTS of illustrations. India’s favorite storyteller uses her magic again and brings this tale to life. Whether you are new to Sudha Murty, or have already read her stories, this is a perfect book for all kids.
