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The Nora Notebooks, Book 1: The Trouble with Ants

By Claudia Mills
Illustrated by Katie Kath

By Claudia Mills
Illustrated by Katie Kath

By Claudia Mills
Illustrated by Katie Kath

By Claudia Mills
Illustrated by Katie Kath

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    About The Nora Notebooks, Book 1: The Trouble with Ants

    Science-obsessed fourth grader Nora has ants all figured out—now she just has to try to understand her fellow humans!
     
    The trouble with ants is . . .
    . . . people think they’re boring.
    . . . they are not cuddly.
    . . . who would ever want them for a pet?
     
    Nora Alpers is using her new notebook to record the behavior of ants. Why? Because they are fascinating! Unfortunately, no one agrees with her. Her mom is not happy about them being in the house, and when Nora brings her ant farm to school for show and tell, her classmates are not very impressed. They are more interested in cat videos, basketball practice, or trying to set a Guinness World Record (although Nora wouldn’t mind that).
     
    Mostly they are distracted by the assignment their teacher Coach Joe has given them—to write a persuasive speech and change people’s minds about something. Will Nora convince her friends that ants are as interesting as she thinks they are? Or will everyone still think of ants as nothing but trouble?
     
    With real science facts, a classroom backdrop, an emphasis on friendship, and appealing black-and-white interior illustrations from artist Katie Kath, The Nora Notebooks is perfect for newly independent readers—especially budding scientists like Nora!—and adults who want to encourage awareness of STEM subjects in young readers.

    About The Nora Notebooks, Book 1: The Trouble with Ants

    Science-obsessed fourth grader Nora has ants all figured out—now she just has to try to understand her fellow humans!
     
    The trouble with ants is . . .
    . . . people think they’re boring.
    . . . they are not cuddly.
    . . . who would ever want them for a pet?
     
    Nora Alpers is using her new notebook to record the behavior of ants. Why? Because they are fascinating! Unfortunately, no one agrees with her. Her mom is not happy about them being in the house, and when Nora brings her ant farm to school for show and tell, her classmates are not very impressed. They are more interested in cat videos, basketball practice, or trying to set a Guinness World Record (although Nora wouldn’t mind that).
     
    Mostly they are distracted by the assignment their teacher Coach Joe has given them—to write a persuasive speech and change people’s minds about something. Will Nora convince her friends that ants are as interesting as she thinks they are? Or will everyone still think of ants as nothing but trouble?
     
    With real science facts, a classroom backdrop, an emphasis on friendship, and appealing black-and-white interior illustrations from artist Katie Kath, The Nora Notebooks is perfect for newly independent readers—especially budding scientists like Nora!—and adults who want to encourage awareness of STEM subjects in young readers.

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    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Yearling
    Aug 02, 2016 | 176 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 7-10 years | ISBN 9780385391634

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Sep 22, 2015 | 176 Pages | 7-10 years | ISBN 9780385391641

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    Praise

    “In drily funny writing and b&w illustrations, Mills (the Franklin School Friends series) and Kath capture Nora’s delightful enterprising and willingness to push the boundaries—sometimes (she knows the limit when it comes to sitting with the boys at lunch). Nora’s genuine love for ants will resonate with children who have a passion for something out of the ordinary.” —Publishers Weekly starred review
     
    “Readers will be drawn into the story by the sincere and realistic characters Mills has created, as well as the pleasing and appealing illustrations found in every chapter.” —School Library Journal
     
    “The bright and charming Nora . . . displays independent thought, vision, and passion, while letting the reader know . . . that science is unassailably cool.” —Booklist
     
    “Middle-grade readers will hope for more Nora Notebooks, soon.” —Kirkus Reviews

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