The Incredible Work of Engineers with Max Axiom, Super Scientist
The Incredible Work of Engineers with Max Axiom, Super Scientist

    Agnieszka Biskup

    The Incredible Work of Engineers with Max Axiom, Super Scientist

    Low stock

    Stealth Science

    Why this book counts

    • Engineering & Technology
    • Astronomy & Space
    • Comics / Graphic Narrative
    • Maker / Problem-Solving

    A national space agency recruits Max Axiom's team to solve the concrete design problem of building a lunar colony. The comic mission makes engineering constraints, connected systems, and iteration necessary to whether people could live and work on the Moon.

    The science inside

    • Engineering & Design
    • Inventions
    • Spaceflight

    Your child will meet:

    • Engineering begins with a need, then balances criteria such as safety and performance against constraints such as materials, mass, energy, and cost.
    • A lunar habitat would need connected systems for shelter, air, water, power, communication, and waste rather than one stand-alone invention.
    • Models and tests help engineers find failure points and improve a design before people depend on it.
    • Conditions on the Moon differ from Earth and shape how equipment, structures, and life-support systems must work.

    Use it this way

    Let your child choose one lunar-colony system shown in the comic and draw its input, job, and output, then name one constraint the engineers face. Keep any extension to paper models or adult-approved craft materials; tools, electricity, pressure, flame, and airtight-container experiments require an appropriate supervised activity outside the book.

    Parent effort: Simple activity

    Max Axiom has a mission. The National Space Agency wants to build a lunar colony, but it needs a team of top-notch engineers to get the job done. Join Max as he scours the globe to learn about incredible engineers and the amazing things they do.

    Hurry! Only3 item(s) left in stock!
    0 days
    0 hours
    0 mins
    0 secs
    • Price:
      $8.99
      Shipping calculated at checkout.
    Subtotal: $8.99
    Shipping

    We will ship anywhere in the US. Read our complete shipping policy here.

    Returns

    If you're not completely satisfied with your purchase, we make it easy to return items within 30 days. You can read our full hassle-free return policy here.

    loading

    FAQs

    Please read our frequently asked questions to find out more about this item

    How soon will my order arrive?
    • Physical orders usually ship within 3-5 days and we expect most to arrive to you within 7–14 business days of placing your order. You will receive tracking information so you can follow your order.
    • We ship to US addresses only.
    • Digital orders will arrive in your inbox within a few minutes if not instantaneously. We will send them to the email address you use at checkout.
    Can I return my order if it's not what I expected?

    We accept refunds on unused physical products within 30 days of delivery. If you receive an incorrect we will replace it or issue a full refund at no cost to you. For more details please see our full Return Policy.

    Are your products appropriate for all grades and ages?

    We encourage you to read each product description carefully before purchasing and use your own judgment about what is right for your child's age, maturity, and your family's values.

    If you have questions about a specific product, feel free to contact us before purchasing.

    Do you accept state homeschool allotment funds?

    We are happy to work with families across multiple states to help use homeschool allotment and state education funds. Eligibility varies by state and program.

    Email us at support@nextchapterhomeschool.com if you have any questions!

    We think you'll also enjoy ...