Blast Off to the Moon!

Dr. Wonderful loves asking big questions—and using science to answer them. She and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it's so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers of science, curiosity, and teamwork.

Lauren Gunderson is an award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and author from Decatur, Georgia, who lives in San Francisco with her sons, husband (a real-life scientist!), and cat (a real-life cat!). Her musical The Amazing Adventures of Dr. Wonderful and Her Dog (music by Brian Lowdermilk) premiered at the Kennedy Center. Learn more about her online at www.laurengunderson.com. Readers can also download and sing along to Dr. Wonderful’s science songs from the musical that inspired the book at www.drwonderful.bandcamp.com.

Valerio Fabbretti was born in Rome, where he cultivated great passions for drawing, comic books, animation, and spaghetti westerns. After working for Disney Interactive, Valerio is currently a character designer at Cartoon Network in Los Angeles. When he grows up, he wants to be an astronaut. Learn more about him online at www.valeriofabbretti.com.