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Bizarre Space

A Kid's Guide to Our Strange, Unusual Universe

by Jennifer Dlugos
Charlie Hatton
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Since ancient times, humans have been puzzled and awed by the strange stars, peculiar planets, and out-of-this-world objects that appear in our sky. Advancements in technology are now giving scientists closer looks and first peeks at the weird and wonderful things that make up our solar system and beyond. From Earth-like moons to strange signals from distant galaxies, Bizarre Space showcases the most shocking space discoveries, proving that what lies beyond our little blue-and-green planet is fascinatingly and often frighteningly bizarre. For example, you might know that Pluto's no longer a planet, but why did it get demoted to float among the other "oddities" of space? What happens to stars when they die? What disaster is just waiting to happen to Mars? And why, exactly, can't Uranus seem to roll straight? Bizarre Space takes you deep into our curious cosmos to discover the mysteries that lie beyond our home planet.
Ages 9-12

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  • Release date

    September 28, 2021

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781000490763

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781000490763
      • File size: 42376 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      January 1, 2018

      Gr 4-7-Dlugos and Hatton introduce readers to current theories pertaining to the science of space. Witty chapter and section headings appear throughout. For example, the two chapters on the planets are divided into the "Innies" and the "Outies," and a section on Saturn is titled "The Fellowship of the Icy Rings." In addition, a "Spacebook" segment imagines what planets and moons and other space objects would write on their social media profiles. The layout is highly visual, featuring images such as pictures from space and highly pixilated computer animations on every page spread. Large text boxes appear on almost every spread to expand on topics mentioned in the content. The visually appealing layout and clever writing will appeal to readers. Additional chapters cover comets and asteroids, stars, the Milky Way, and the universe. The book concludes with a bibliography that lists 10 websites for further research, but it does not include an index. VERDICT This funny yet informative title would be a useful addition to any collection serving space enthusiasts.-Maren Ostergard, King County Library System, Issaquah, WA

      Copyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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