Taking the Plunge: Drowning Out the Negativity
From the Set Alien Invasion: Sports Edition
Doing the right thing is never easy—especially if you feel alone. But having friends who are out of this world can help!
Eddie is a star diver with confidence issues. He wants to join the swim team—but does the team want him? With the help of an alien friend, Eddie makes a splash.
This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of diving, a social emotional tie-in, and a pro athlete biography. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
| Interest Level | Grade 5 - Grade 8 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Dewey | 741.5/973 |
| Lexile | GN560L |
| ATOS Reading Level | 3.1 |
| Guided Reading Level | P |
| Publisher | Torch Graphic Press |
| Series | Alien Invasion: Sports Edition |
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Available Formats | Reinforced book (9781534187917), Paperback (9781534189317), PDF (9781534190719), ePub (9781534196551), Hosted ebook (9781534192119), Kindle (9781534195011) |
| Copyright | 2022 |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Dimensions | 7 x 9 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations, Full-color photographs |
- Story
- The Kindness Chain
- Learn More
- Alien Characters
- Glossary
- Index
| Activities for further learning |
| Author/Illustrator biography |
| Glossary of key words |
| Index |
| Informative sidebars |
| Original artwork |
| Table of contents |
| Full-color illustrations, Full-color photographs |



