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 is 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 is 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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Grade 1–3—Modeled on "Over in the Meadow," as were her Over in the Ocean (2004) and Over in the Jungle (2007, both Dawn), Berkes's rhymed tour of the solar system is framed as a dialogue between Mother Sun and her satellites. The verses introduce very basic concepts along with each planet: "'Tilt,' said the Mother /'I tilt,' said Three./So it tilted on its axis/And the seasons came to be." Pluto and its fellow dwarf planets, along with some of the solar system's smaller residents, also rate mention. The information is accurate, if not always well phrased ("Saturn really 'blows'…") and is backed up at the end with two full spreads of additional planetary facts, plus further resources and pages of suggested classroom activities. Mason's big, spattered, swirling starscapes were created with melted crayon and add loads of visual appeal to this astronomical primer.—John Peters, New York Public Library
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"If the Sun were a poet, then Going Around the Sun captures just what it would say to its beloved family of planets." --Neil deGrasse Tyson, Director, Hayden Planetarium, New York City
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This review is from: Going Around the Sun: Some Planetary Fun (Paperback)
What works with habitats also works in outer space! This counting rhyme teaches the order of the planets with illustrations that portray these heavenly bodies both real and beautiful. Each page offers a quick "cool fact," while a content section at the book's end provides further information. The author's description of gravity as a leash holding each planet close to the sun is an example of her clear, visual prose. She also skillfully handles Pluto - since its demotion from planetary status - as all of her adult readers grew up with 9 planets, not 8. Great classroom tips and art ideas are provided at the book's end. Marianne Berkes' first leap from biology into earth science is a winner! Reviewed by Kelley Weitzel, author of Journeys with Florida's Indians and The Timucua Indians - A Native American Detective Story.
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Some Fun Indeed!,
By Kelly Longstreth (Hilliard, Ohio) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Going Around The Sun: Some Planetary Fun (Hardcover)
What an amazing book! The rhythm of the story combined with educational facts and the stunning illustrations make this book a win-win for parents and children! My son loves the book and has learned many interesting facts about our galaxy; he chooses this book to read to his book buddy at school! The illustrations are beautifully done. I can't wait to try the "tips from the illustrator" in the back of the book so we can make our own colorful creations!
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Outta Sight!,
This review is from: Going Around The Sun: Some Planetary Fun (Hardcover)
This book is gorgeous! I've never scene planets illustrated so beautifully. A media specialist could suggest this book to any K-5 class. The simple rhyme introduces the little ones to the planets, thier order and shares something unique about each one. This quarky fact can lead older kids to more exploration of the planets. The back of the book has loads of factual information on our solar system as well, great for research and reports. Another nice perk is the author and illustrator notes in the back of the book, including a "discover more" section. Enjoy!
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