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Crab in a lab

Crab in a lab

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Sam the crab loves experimenting, but her experiments don't always go as planned. Can she use her science skills to save her friends from greedy gannets?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 24 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2023
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd


Sam the crab is an adventurous scientist who loves conducting experiments in her lab. However, her experiments often don't turn out as expected. Determined to save her friends from a greedy gannet, Sam harnesses her scientific skills to devise a plan. Join her on this amusing adventure in the ever-growing Phonics Readers series, where a QR code on the back cover offers a link to an audio recording of the story.
Sam the crab, an adventurous scientist, is always eager to explore new things in her lab. However, her experiments often don't go as planned. One day, she discovers a group of greedy gannets lurking around her lab. They are trying to steal her valuable research materials.

Sam knew she had to act fast to save her friends. She started by analyzing the gannets' behavior and habits. She noticed that they were always looking for food and that they had a particular taste for shiny objects.

Using her scientific knowledge, Sam created a bait that would attract the gannets. She mixed together some shiny materials and added a special scent that would make it irresistible to the gannets. She then spread the bait around her lab, hoping that the gannets would be drawn to it.

To her surprise, the gannets were hooked. They couldn't resist the shiny bait and started to gather around it. Sam quickly grabbed her camera and took some photos of the gannets. She also recorded their behavior to study them further.

As she continued to observe the gannets, Sam realized that they were getting weaker and weaker. They were clearly addicted to the bait she had created. She knew that she had to act quickly to save them.

Sam devised a plan to detoxify the gannets. She used a combination of natural ingredients and scientific techniques to break the addiction. It was a difficult process, but Sam was determined to succeed.

After several weeks of hard work, Sam was able to detoxify the gannets. They were released back into the ocean, and they were able to return to their normal lives. Sam was proud of her scientific skills and her ability to save her friends.

From that day on, Sam continued to conduct experiments in her lab. However, she was more careful and meticulous in her approach. She learned that science was not just about creating new things, but also about using it to help others.

The story of Sam the crab and the greedy gannets is a reminder that science can be a powerful tool for good. It shows that even when things don't go as planned, we can use our knowledge and skills to solve problems and make a positive impact on the world.

In conclusion, Sam the crab's adventure to save her friends from the greedy gannets is a testament to the power of science. It shows that even when things don't go as expected, we can use our knowledge and skills to solve problems and make a positive impact on the world.

Weight: 108g
Dimension: 209 x 211 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801319874

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