Zack Zuzak has a self-image problem. Not only is he bothered by the stigma of being in the Yellow Bird reading level, he's convinced he has only half a brain--the right side. Together with his friends, Lin and Carlos, they consider themselves the class misfits. Zack suspects they don't have a whole brain between the three of them. What other reason could there be that makes the planning of a science fair project so difficult?

When inspiration smacks Zack on the head, the boys are motivated to plan and construct an offbeat, creative science project. However, the smartest kid in the...