Frank Einstein and the Bio-Action Gizmo (Frank Einstein #5)

Frank Einstein #5

by Jon Scieszka, Brian Biggs (Illustrations)

Frank Einstein and the Bio-Action Gizmo is the fifth book in the New York Times bestselling chapter book series by author Jon Scieszka and illustrator Brian Biggs.

“I never thought science could be funny . . . until I read Frank Einstein. It will have kids laughing.” —Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Frank Einstein (kid genius, scientist, and inventor) and his best friend, Watson, pair up with Klink (a self-assembled artificial intelligence entity) and Klank (a mostly self-assembled and artificial almost intelligence entity) to compete with T. Edison, their classmate and archrival. This time they’re studying the science and mysteries of our very own home Earth!

The Frank Einstein
Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor
Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger
Frank Einstein and the BrainTurbo
Frank Einstein and the EvoBlaster Belt
Frank Einstein and the Bio-Action Gizmo
Frank Einstein and the Space-Time Zipper

Genres: Fiction, Science Fiction, Middle Grade, Humor, Adventure

192 pages, Paperback

Published August 7, 2018

About the author

Jon Scieszka is an American children's writer, best known for picture books created with the illustrator Lane Smith. He is also a nationally recognized reading advocate, and the founder of Guys Read – a web-based literacy program for boys whose mission is "to help boys become self-motivated, lifelong readers."

Reviews

[Erin]

An odd mish-mash of scientific information held together by too little story.

[AMY]

153 pages. Another episode with these brainy characters who are concerned with the preservation of the earth. There are lots of facts and information on the earth, plastic footprint, weather and once again some cool knots are involved. Mr. Chimp endures some unfair moments when the reader will really feel sorry for him. I like the character development and science infusion. The plot was not as exciting as the other books in the series, but still very good. Kids will enjoy this one. Highly recommended for Grades 5.

[Kristine]

I'm very disappointed with this book, It included lots of great science, had lots of potential, yet is so blatantly anti-human, that I don't feel it would be edifying for my children to read. I prefer to offer them hope and encouragement with the need for change.

[Ivka_s_knihou]

I liked the previous stories much better.

[GrahamZ]

Wow.

[Georgeta Ghilă]

Nu au fost atat de multe faze amuzante pe cât mă așteptam. Am aflat informații noi.

[Mihai-Andrei]

3/5

[Erika]

Very alarmist and anxiety-inducing, given that it's for kids....

[Lynn Cansler]

As a former science teacher, I appreciate all the vocabulary and teachings in the book. I'm sure there's an audience for this book. It's not me.

[Elle]

3.5 stars.

[Earline]

Such a fun series with silly characters and a good message. I was a bit let down by the gizmo is this one, but I think that was the point.

[Katherine Steimle]

I love these books. So much science and the whole series could really be used in a variety of grade levels.

This one is perfect for our fifth unit : Sharing The Plant. There is so much related to alternative energy.
Lumpy the Lump of Coal “Fossil Fuels Are Cool!” Rap is perfect.