The Universe

by Danielle Futselaar

Overview

"Sensational book for students. This book includes facts with fantasy while using imagination, science, excitement, and detailed knowledge of the universe. Illustrations relate enough details to inspire learning. Sensational book to be included in classrooms and libraries, and at home, if the child is fortunate enough to own a copy. Students will love taking this exciting journey throughout the universe." - ITEEA

"It would be a great book to read to your class, or have your class read while studying about outer space and space travel." - Duval Charter School

Are you ready for the journey of a lifetime? Jump on board of the Mars Cruiser with Luke and Maya, and travel to a different planet! While the earth is getting smaller and smaller and the stars shoot past the window, you’ll discover all the secrets of the universe. From planets to supernovas and from black holes to aliens: this will be an unforgettable journey!

An exciting and informative book about the universe. A unique mix between fiction and non-fiction, for curious readers ages 10 and up.

Guided Reading Level R

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781605375816
Publisher:	Clavis
Publication date:	08/04/2020
Series:	Want to Know Plus
Pages:	20
Product dimensions:	7.68(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	680L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Danielle Futselaar graduated at the Graphic Lyceum in Rotterdam. She combines imagination and science. Since 2001 she works as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator and has illustrated miscellaneous children’s books. Since 2011 she regularly makes illustrations for the NASA, the SETI Institute, SETI Berkeley – Breakthrough Listen, the MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and ASTRON. As a consequence, her work is published in the media as well, amongst others in Nature, American Scientist, National Geographic, Washington Post and New York Times. Moreover, illustrations of her have been on the cover of Nature and American Scientist. This work has increased Danielle’s knowledge of the universe and space greatly. For Clavis, she wrote and illustrated the marvelous book The Universe.

Editorial Reviews

"Sensational book for students. This book includes facts with fantasy while using imagination, science, excitement, and detailed knowledge of the universe. Illustrations relate enough details to inspire learning. Sensational book to be included in classrooms and libraries, and at home, if the child is fortunate enough to own a copy. Students will love taking this exciting journey throughout the universe." - ITEEA

"This book is a great combination of fiction and nonfiction. The fiction story is about two friends who get stuck on a spaceship headed to Mars. As you read the fiction story, each page includes facts about spaceships and space. The two kids have to solve some problems as the story progresses. This would be a great book to discuss problem and solution as well as rising and falling action. After the story is over, there are many pages of different diagrams and factual information about space and becoming an astronaut. There is a wealth of information in this book. It would be a great book to read to your class, or have your class read, while studying about outer space and space travel." - Duval Charter School

"A very interesting concept indeed! The book starts off with a fictional story with two friends, named Luke and Maya, who end up on a rocket ship to Mars. The story is engaging and fun and will definitely hold the interest of children. The other half of the book is filled with facts about space and space exploration, from the solar system to astrology- even how to become an astronaut. It’s like a space loving kid’s dream come true. The thing I liked most about the book were the illustrations. They’re so beautiful and well done. I could just look at the pictures all day. I really liked this book and would definitely recommend it for children who are interested in space and space exploration, or who simply want to gain some knowledge about space!" - Vroman’s Bookstore

"The illustrations are the BEST part of the book. I love the trip they go on. For kids interested in space and facts, the ending will light up their world. A beautiful way to integrate fiction and non-fiction for kids. It was a great way to get them interested in facts by using dramatic imagination and play." - Timbre Studio

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