Thomas's Sheep and the Spectacular Science Project - Tapa dura

The first week in his new school, Thomas spends a lot of time thinking--about making new friends, being late to class, and getting his homework done. When his science teacher, Mr. Lunar, assigns each student a project on the solar system, Thomas begins to spend his time thinking and reading about the solar system. He knows that, in order to show what an excellent student he is, his will have to be a very special science project.
While Thomas works on his project, he imagines vivid adventures for his sheep friends, who came to the rescue in his last academic escapade, Thomas's Sheep and the Great Geography Test. The sheep go to space camp, visit all the planets, and return just in time for the unveiling of what everyone agrees is the most spectacular science project ever.
Steven L. Layne is a faculty member in the Department of Education at Judson College in Elgin, Illinois, where he teaches courses in literature and pedagogy. He also serves as a respected literacy consultant, motivational keynote speaker, and featured children's author both in and outside of the United States. His writing for both children and teens has been honored with multiple awards. He lives with his wife and children in Saint Charles, Illinois. Steven Layne is also the author of several other books:
Thomas's Sheep and the Great Geography Test
The Teachers' Night Before Christmas, a 2002 International Reading Association/Children's Book Council
Children's Choices selection
My Brother Dan's Delicious, a 2004 International Reading Association/Children's Book Council Children's Choices selection
This Side of Paradise, winner of the Hal Clement Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and 2003 International Reading Association Young Adults' Choices selection
Verses for Dad's Heart
The Principal's Night Before Christmas
Perry Board is a game designer for Gabriel Interactive, a new media company specializing in computer games, CD-ROM and Internet Web development, 3-D animation, and other media. He also illustrated Thomas's Sheep and the Great Geography Test. Mr. Board lives in Gilbert, Arizona.