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This Makes That: TOON Level 1 has all the things to make a smart and fun read, it is full of innovative ideas and observations.

Written in a comic format, Brunetti encourages readers to think and explore along with the students as the characters work together in teams to create projects that show change. The science projects are fun, and most can be done at home with things already on hand. The projects range from simple like bottle rockets, to a bit more complex like making ice-cream or turning a lemon into a battery.
The directions are not included in the story or any backmatter, I believe in hopes that kids will find at least one of these projects entertaining or inspiring and will do their own research.

The comic style panels are easy to follow. The illustrations are lovely. The are bright, colorful, and do a good job showing the emotion and action among the characters and their projects.

This Makes That is a wonderful comic-esque middle grade read, readers will definitely enjoy the details of the classroom and the controlled chaos that often accompanies this group of enthusiastic students.