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Out of This World

Star-Studded Haiku
By Sally M. Walker
Series: Sci-Ku Haiku
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Out of This World by Sally M. Walker is an engaging children's book that explores the wonders of space. It combines fascinating facts about astronomy with vibrant illustrations, inviting young readers to discover planets, stars, and the marvels beyond our world. Perfect for cultivating curiosity and fostering a love for science in young minds.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a young reader curious about space and astronomy. The engaging storytelling and fascinating facts blend science and imagination to inspire a sense of wonder about the cosmos. Perfect for children with a budding interest in exploring the universe's mysteries.

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This companion to Earth Verse: Haiku from the Ground Up soars into space with a perfect fusion of poetry and science, accompanied by breathtaking illustrations.

one minuscule speck
grows into the universe
a mind-boggling birth

This stunning meeting of poetic form and luminous artwork transports us out of the bounds of Earth, past a lunar eclipse, beyond the orbiting planets, and into glowing galaxies and twinkling constellations. Sally M. Walker uses her award-winning skill as a writer of nonfiction to explore space through clever haiku, accompanied by narrative explanations of wonders that are out of this world.

Illustrator Matthew Trueman imagines the explosive Big Bang and awe-inspiring meteor showers in spectacular views that no telescope could offer. Comprehensive, well-researched back matter further explores such topics as constellations and astronomers, the birth of the universe, stars, the solar system, moons and eclipses, asteroids, meteors, and comets. Additionally, there is a glossary of terms, a bibliography, and online resources for readers with an eye to what lies beyond Earth.

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Sally M. Walker's Out of This World impresses with its blend of artistry and science, featuring eloquent haikus paired with spectacular illustrations by Trueman. Reviews praise the book's ability to convey the awe of outer space through vivid imagery and concise language, offering an engaging and educational experience for children. The book serves as a captivating introduction to astronomy, enticing readers to explore the universe's wonders.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781536203561

Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Matthew Trueman

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 303.0mm

Weight: 510g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Sally M. Walker Science & Nature Series: Sci-Ku Haiku

About the Author

Sally M. Walker is the award-winning author of more than sixty books for children, including the companion book Earth Verse: Haiku from the Ground Up, illustrated by William Grill. She is also the author of Sinking the Sultana: A Civil War Story of Imprisonment, Greed, and a Doomed Journey Home and Champion: The Comeback Tale of the American Chestnut Tree, an Orbis Pictus Honor Book. She says that researching and writing Boundaries: How the Mason-Dixon Line Settled a Family Feud and Divided a Nation led her to the amazing world of stars and outer space. Sally M. Walker lives in Illinois.

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