In "Junkyard Science" by Karen Young, a group of inventive students embarks on an adventure to create the ultimate science project using materials scavenged from a local junkyard. As they navigate challenges and rivalries, they learn valuable lessons about teamwork, creativity, and resourcefulness. The characters must overcome setbacks and tap into their unique skills, transforming discarded items into innovative experiments. Their imaginative ideas not only impress the judges but also inspire the community to see the beauty in recycling and ingenuity. Ultimately, the project fosters friendship and showcases the power of science in everyday life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Science Fair Winners .

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.

There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by National Geographic Kids .

David Goldin is well known for his editorial work. Client list includes: New Yorker, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, Cartoon Network, Audobon, Disney, Houghton Mifflin, Scholastic, Klutz, Rolling Stone, Atlantic Records, National Geographic Adventure, Oxford University Press, New York Times, Newsweek, Time and Sports Illustrated. His work has been included in many exhibitions. Goldin teaches at his local elementary school an afterschool enrichment program called "Kidstock" which is primarily cartooning but also includes other art movements. He also has private students, teaches animation, and holds workshops for teens on graphic novels.