Everyone's favorite space rovers take on a dangerous rescue operation - inside the belly of the Beast! - in this hilarious title in the early graphic novel series.
Interplanetary space explorers Rover and Speck have set out on a dangerous mission deep into the mysterious unknown: a visit to Unexplored Planet K2-18b. Though all seems calm to Rover when they first splash down on the watery surface, they soon find themselves in the mouth of a gigantic blubber beast! With a little ingenuity (by Rover) and some furious paddling (by Speck) they manage to escape unharmed. But when the pair meet two local spikey-spikes whose brother was swallowed by the Beast, Rover knows the brother's only hope is for the two brave explorers to go back inside the Beast to find him. Do Rover and Speck have what it takes to rescue the spikey-spike? Or will they - gulp - get swallowed, too?
Jonathan Roth's series about two space rovers with wildly different personalities hits all the right notes for early graphic novel fans, with loads of action and humor and the funniest space rover buddy team (okay, maybe the only one) ever written. The drama is interspersed with just enough silliness to keep readers enthralled. Brightly colored traditional comic art adds to the book's appeal. As a bonus, illustrated science fact boxes containing fun and accessible background information about marine biology, underwater creatures and other relevant science topics (and jokes!) appear throughout the story. The book ends with an engaging interactive art lesson from Rover and Speck on how to draw waves.
"Two lovable mismatched rovers are back for another adventure, this time on an oceanic planet! Organized, careful Rover and impulsive, excitable Speck are ready to set off on their next dangerous, hazardous, mysterious mission: a trip to Unexplored Planet K2-18b. Adventure is underway as they splash down onto the watery surface of this world and get to know the locals. Before long, the two rovers find themselves on a new mission: to help two Spikey-Spikes recover their missing brother from inside the belly of the terrifying Blubber Beast! Will Rover and Speck be able to outwit the Beast and save their new friend? Or will they get -- gulp -- swallowed up too? Jonathan Roth's hugely appealing graphic novel combines classic comic-style art with a gripping plot, loads of extra-silly laughs, and two endearing characters to root for. It's also a great introduction to real rovers and robots, and the entertaining science sidebars sprinkled throughout the story give readers a chance to learn about marine biology, ocean creatures, and more. Backmatter includes a drawing lesson ready-made for classrooms and a fun spot-the-differences activity. This winning combination of accessible STEM content, perfectly kid-friendly humor and loads of adventure is sure to satisfy armchair astronauts everywhere"--
