“The Haz-Mat Attack Pack” by Julie E. Schwartz and Teri Tanenbaum pits unlikely heroes against ruthless villains determined to pollute the earth
“The Haz-Mat Attack Pack” (ISBN 146106290X) by Julie E. Schwartz and Teri Tanenbaum shares the story of three young friends who find themselves in the middle of a struggle for earth’s survival.
When Joey, Brett and Max started playing the special edition of a new computer game called The Haz-Mat Attack Pack, they never expected to feel sick and tingly all over. Excited about the computer game version of their favorite television show, the boys were hoping to assume the roles of their favorite crime-fighting heroes. Instead, the trio had become the attack pack, complete with uniforms, gear and special abilities. Astonished at the transformation, they are soon caught up in a struggle with the evil Toxika, a villain bent on tormenting and endangering the environment with various forms of pollution. Now they must race against time to defeat her and save the planet.
“The impact of hazardous materials on the environment is a complex topic and children do not understand how they may be affected” Schwartz says. “This story gives them a sense of control, showing them that the threat is serious, but that there are heroes who are working to protect them from the dangers.”
Written by two environmentally-conscious mothers, the book is designed to encourage kids with positive messages about responsible behavior and the dangers of pollution. The book also features original illustrations by Siena Baldi depicting the boys and their adventure.
“Haz-Mat Attack Pack” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.
About the Authors
Julie Schwartz is an editor, tour guide and attorney. A graduate of Duke University, she earned a law degree from Georgetown University and worked as a litigator in New Orleans for 15 years. Determined to be involved in the lives of her children, she took a 10-year hiatus from work to be a stay-at-home mom. Schwartz has since returned to the workforce as an editor of “The Jewish News,” a facilitator for the Hadassah Leadership Academy and as a part-time attorney. She has been married for more than 30 years.
Teri Tanenbaum is a compliance officer for the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. A graduate of Boston University, she earned a master’s degree in social work from Tulane University and went on to work as a therapist at New Orleans public schools and Ochsner Hospital. After serving in various roles for the Louisiana Center for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Disabilities and JoEllen Smith Psychiatric Hospital, Tanenbaum took time off to raise four children. She has now returned to work monitoring impaired health care professionals. Tanenbaum has been married for 26 years.
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