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|Author: Marianne Berkes
Illustrator: Janeen Mason
Retail Price: Paperback • $8.95 | Hardback • $16.95
Marianne Berkes has a gift for making science fun, and this book is exhibit A. Mother sun and her “family” of planets “spin,” “roll,” “tilt,” “blow” and “whirl” around the Sun to the tune of “Over in the Meadow.” Each of those actions is astronomically correct-for example, Earth is the one that “tilts,” and that’s what creates the seasons. It is also astronomically up-to-date, with Pluto being a “dwarf planet.” Bright illustrations create an exciting mood, and there’s plenty of interesting supplementary information in the back along with tips on related ways to integrate science, art, and literature in the classroom.
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