A Crash Course in Forces and Motion with Max Axiom, Super Scientist cover

A Crash Course in Forces and Motion with Max Axiom, Super Scientist

Author: Sohn, Emily

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 3.9
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 2056
Points per Word 0.000243
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

Zoom along as Max Axiom, a super-scientist, embarks on a high-speed adventure that illustrates the fundamentals of forces and motion. In this graphic-novel format, readers follow him through vivid scenes that break down speed, acceleration, inertia, friction, and gravity, turning complex physics into clear, visual lessons. Interactive features, including a free augmented-reality app, supplement the story with videos, discussion questions, and hands-on activities.

Quick Summary

Max Axiom is the kind of science superhero your kid didn't know they needed. In this graphic novel, he shrinks down, zooms through examples, and breaks down forces and motion in a way that actually sticks kids come away understanding the difference between mass and weight, why friction matters, and how Newton's laws show up in everyday life, whether they're rolling a ball or buckling a seatbelt. It's a quick read at around 2,000 words, which makes it perfect for reluctant readers or kids who think science class is boring, but the visual storytelling and Max's action-packed adventures keep everyone invested. Parents will appreciate that it's genuinely educational without feeling like a textbook, and the graphic novel format helps kids who struggle with dense paragraphs absorb the concepts visually. If your kid loves this one, the "Crash Course" series has other titles covering topics like ecosystems and human biology, so there's room to grow. Honestly, it's one of those rare STEM books that teachers actually request and kids actually finish on their own.