Scout and Jet: Into the Gobi Desert

By Theophany Eystathioy

Wrapped in adventure, the Scout and Jet series teaches history and science to elementary school aged kids. In this book the kids travel back in time and meet Roy Chapman Andrews, who was instrumental in advancing our scientific knowledge.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Little PhDs
• Release date: Nov 16, 2016
• ISBN: 9780995255234

Theophany Eystathioy

The author has a PhD in cellular and molecular biology. Formerly an adjunct professor at the University of Calgary, her goal is to share the fun and curiosity of science with kids of all ages.  

Book preview

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SCOUT+JET

INTO THE GOBI DESERT

Theophany Eystathioy

Illustrated by:

Lisa Thompson

Edited by:

Cheri Hanson

A Little PhDs Book

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To my husband and sister,

your support has meant the world to me.

- T.E.

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Library & Archives Canada Cataloging – in –Publication Data

Eystathioy, Theophany

Scout and Jet: Into the Gobi Desert/ written by Theophany Eystathioy; illustrated by Lisa Thompson

Summary: Follow the adventures of Scout and Jet, who travel back in time to meet real historical figures whose discoveries advanced our scientific knowledge. In this book, the kids meet Roy Chapman Andrews – an explorer and scientist who may have inspired the Indiana Jones films. – Provided by publisher

ISBN 978-0-9952552-3-4 (ebook) ISBN 978-0-9952552-2-7 (pbk)

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Table of Contents

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

About The Author

Chapter One

Can you hear it? Scout asked her brother. Jet nodded, listening carefully. It’s that way, he motioned to the right. As they hurried along, Jet tripped on a tree root sticking out of the ground.

I think we’re getting closer, Scout said, glancing back at Jet as he stumbled. She could feel the warm sun on her face. It was