Author Profile
Melinda Long
1 Books
Melinda Long is an American children's author best known for the lively picture books How I Became a Pirate and Pirates Don't Change Diapers. Her stories often use humor, playful language, and adventurous situations that appeal directly to young readers. She creates engaging narratives where ordinary children find themselves in extraordinary and silly circumstances. Her pirate-themed books have become widely read favorites in classrooms and homes. She continues to write entertaining stories that encourage a love of reading in early learners.
Books in "Art Smart, Science Detective"
Art’s sleepover is supposed to be about friends, snacks, and a little stargazing. Then he looks through his telescope and sees what appears to be a purple spaceship heading toward Earth. The adults are not convinced, and the police do not seem alarmed, so Art and his friends Robbie, Jason, and Amy decide to investigate like true science detectives. Their emergency plans involve imagination, critical thinking, and some very questionable alien-defense supplies. This short illustrated chapter book mixes mystery, humor, and kid-friendly science as the friends test what they know about the night sky and science fiction. Readers who like funny STEM adventures will enjoy watching Art’s big idea turn into a fast-moving case where curiosity matters as much as courage.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
57 Pages
