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From writer Stacy McAnulty and illustrator Stevie Lewis, Our Solar System! is a light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the members of our solar system from the eyes of Comet, who's been traveling through the Solar System for eons.
Yee-haw! Strap in for one wild ride through our very own Solar System, guided by space-travelin' buckaroo Comet himself, while you travel around meeting one impressive star, 8 unique planets, a handful of dwarf planets, and a bonanza of moons, asteroids, and comets . . .
With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Comet in this next celestial "autobiography" in the Our Universe series. Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully brought to life by Stevie Lewis, this is an equally charming and irresistible companion to the other books in this series, like Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years and Sun! One in a Billion.
In a humorous blend of anthropomorphisms and solid nonfiction, this book is narrated by a comet who talks like a cowboy: "Well howdy, Partner!" This amusing look at the solar system combines a friendly perspective with a range of clearly presented facts about the planets, moons, asteroids, and comets that make up "the neighborhood." For example: Mercury takes 59 Earth days to circle the Sun; Venus spins backwards; it would take astronauts more than two years to travel to Mars. The friendly, upbeat text is complemented by colorful illustrations and funny comments from the planet, moon, or asteroid being discussed. When the comet tells readers that Venus is "the hottest one around these parts," she chimes in, "I'm also stinky and proud of it." These comments should get a smile from young readers who are always ready for a laugh. Useful back matter includes a note from the author, the answers to two questions ("What is a solar system?" and "What are comets?"), and a useful chart of the planets, with interesting data about each. VERDICT Part of the "Our Universe" series of books that inform and entertain readers, this compelling title is a great choice for budding astronomers and science enthusiasts.
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Stacy McAnulty is the author of many books for young readers, including chapter book series The Dino Files and GoldieBlox and picture books including Excellent Ed, 101 Reasons Why I'm NOT Taking a Bath, and Beautiful. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl is her middle-grade debut. A former mechanical engineer, Stacy writes about math and science with authority. Visit her online at stacymcanulty.com or follow her on social media at: Twitter: @stacymcanulty Instagram: StacyMcAnulty Facebook: StacyMcAnultyAuthor Stacy McAnulty es la autora de muchos libros para lectores jóvenes, incluyendo la serie de libros por capítulos The Dino Files y GoldieBlox y libros ilustrados que incluyen Excellent Ed, 101 Reasons Why I'm NOT Taking a Bath y Beautiful. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl es su debut en grado medio. Ex ingeniera mecánica, Stacy escribe sobre matemáticas y ciencias con autoridad. Visítela en línea en stacymcanulty.com o sígala en las redes sociales en: Twitter: @stacymcanulty Instagram: StacyMcAnulty Facebook: StacyMcAnultyAuthor
