InvestiGators: Ants in Our P.A.N.T.S.
#4 of 9 in InvestiGators Series
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What’s inside...
In the fourth book of the InvestiGators series, agents Mango and Brash delve into their most challenging case yet. While investigating the dubious organization B.A.D. (Bumbling Agents of Destruction), their undercover identities are compromised. Their investigations take them on a global adventure from the icy terrains of Antarctica to the warm climates of Australia, with an army of ants hot on their trail. Meanwhile, with agent Brash trapped in a mysterious coma, the S.U.I.T. technicians introduce RoboBrash, a high-tech replica programmed with Brash's crime-fighting abilities. However, RoboBrash has some bugs in his system, and the city is under threat from giant ants orchestrated by the spaced-out villain, Maestronaut, and Houdino, the dinosaur escape artist. Will Mango and his new partner be able to thwart the villains and handle the upsurge in criminal activities?
Character compass
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Discussion points
What do you think the InvestiGators learned from their adventure with the ants?
How did teamwork help the InvestiGators solve the problems they faced?
If you were an InvestiGator, what special skills would you use to help solve mysteries?
What did the InvestiGators do when they faced difficulties?
How can we apply the lessons from the InvestiGators to our everyday challenges?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves as part of the InvestiGators team, bringing out their creative problem-solving skills. Ask them how they would handle similar situations in their life, promoting a connection between the story and real-world applications. Highlight the importance of teamwork and perseverance as demonstrated in the book, relating it back to their interactions with friends or in school. Use the questions to delve deeper into the characters’ motivations and choices, helping your child analyze behavior and outcomes. Finally, share your perspectives and listen actively to your child’s responses, making the discussion a two-way learning experience.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: The InvestiGators work together to solve the mystery, showcasing how collaboration can lead to success.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson in group projects or team sports, learning that working together can achieve greater results.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: The characters encounter various challenges that they need to think creatively to resolve.
Real-World Application: Kids will learn to think critically and come up with solutions when they face obstacles in school or in their personal lives.
Example Lesson: The importance of communication
Explanation: Throughout the story, characters must communicate effectively to gather clues and share ideas.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of clear communication with peers and adults, which is crucial in all aspects of life.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The InvestiGators take on responsibilities to solve the case, showing how taking responsibility leads to personal growth and success.
Real-World Application: Children can relate this to being responsible for their own tasks, like homework or chores, understanding that responsibility is a key to success.