Description
Book Synopsis: Explore the known Universe and consider its mind-boggling scale in this crisply illustrated, well-researched picture book from Caldecott Medalist Jason Chin. Winner of the Cook Prize! Now available in paperback.
Most eight-year-olds are about five times as tall as this book . . . but only half as tall as an ostrich, which is half as tall as a giraffe . . . twenty times smaller than a California Redwood! How do they compare to the tallest buildings? To Mt. Everest? To stars, galaxy clusters, and . . . the universe?
Jason Chin, the award-winning author and illustrator of Grand Canyon has once again found a way to make a complex subject--size, scale and almost unimaginable distance--accessible and understandable to readers of all ages. Meticulously researched and featuring the highly detailed artwork for which he is renowned, this is How Much is a Million for the new millennium, sure to be an immediate hit with kids looking for an engaging way to delve into perspective, astronomy, and astrophysics. Curious readers will love the extensive supplementary material included in the back of the book.
An American Library Association Notable Children’s Book
A New England Book Award Finalist
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book of the Year
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Unlock the mysteries of the Universe with "Your Place in the Universe." Dive deep into the mind-boggling scale of the known Universe with the help of Caldecott Medalist Jason Chin's crisp illustrations and thorough research. This award-winning picture book is now available in paperback, making it the perfect addition to your collection. Whether you're eight years old or eighty, this book will captivate your imagination and leave you in awe of the vastness of our Universe.
Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey of perspective and discovery? "Your Place in the Universe" is the ideal companion for curious minds. With its meticulous research and intricate artwork, this book bridges the gap between complex astrophysics and accessible reading for readers of all ages. Explore the size, scale, and unimaginable distance of the Universe. Compare the height of an eight-year-old to an ostrich, a giraffe, or even the towering California Redwood. Discover how these measurements stack up against the tallest buildings and even Mt. Everest.
But that's not all! As you delve into the pages of "Your Place in the Universe," don't miss out on the extensive supplementary material included in the back of the book. This additional content will quench your thirst for knowledge and provide you with even more fascinating insights into astronomy and perspective. Enrich your reading experience and take your understanding of the Universe to new heights.
Don't pass up the opportunity to own a truly exceptional book. "Your Place in the Universe" is an American Library Association Notable Children's Book, a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year, and a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. It has received rave reviews and is a favorite amongst readers and critics alike.
Experience the wonder of the Universe today. Get your copy of "Your Place in the Universe" now and embark on a journey of discovery that will leave you amazed and inspired. Order now!
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