Here In Space - Pbk [Paperback]

Milgrim (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1998 | Age Level: 3 and up

When a boy and his dog set out for a spin on their two-wheeler, young readers embark on a rambling adventure through the remarkable wonders of the world. They discover the startling truth about our home: we are living in outer space! Right here on earth, we are part of the vast mystery of the universe. Full-color illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3?"I live in space," says a boy?and so begins the story of a young explorer who explains, "Since I live on the earth, I am living in space." He and his dog travel the planet on a bicycle, rambling through the desert, an ocean, a volcano, a cave, a jungle, and visiting the pyramids and other ruins. Along the way, he collects several companions, including various animals and a robot. Finally, he ends up back at home eating dinner with his family. The wonders of our world, with its varying climates, flora, and fauna, are at the core of this rhyming picture book. The boy's perspective gives readers the opportunity to think about Earth in a different way. The illustrations work well with the text. They are slightly surreal and have a cartoonlike quality. The book is reminiscent of Robin and Sally Hirst's My Place in Space (Orchard, 1990). Both view the Earth and its inhabitants as just one part of the universe. Teachers may find Here in Space a way to pique interest in the solar system or environmental issues.?Jane Claes, T. J. Lee Elementary School, Irving, TX
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

Here in Space cleverly brings space down to earth, quite literally.... With simple, witty rhymes and playful drawings, David Milgrim demonstrates that you don't need extraterrestrial travel to explore alien life. Space, he writes, is a strange and mysterious place, and the proof is right here on this planet. (Ages 3 to 8) -- The New York Times Book Review, Julie Salamon --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Troll Communications (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816744629
• ISBN-13: 978-0816744626
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 10.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,006,149 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #18 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Astronomy & Space > Fiction

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My son aged 4 was attracted to this book by illustrations, April 1, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Here In Space (Paperback)

My son (age4) thought this book was great although it was the illustrations that held his attention. The text is a little 'soapy' but overall I would recommend for K to 1st.

4.0 out of 5 stars Imaginative - Fun illustrations, February 27, 2007

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This review is from: Here In Space - Pbk (Paperback)

My son LOVES anything space related, and we were a little surprised to see that the "take" on this "space" story was about our amazing earth, which is, of course, in SPACE.

This is a fun story where a little boy sets out on a bicycle adventure with his dog. As the story progresses, new creatures are added, one by one. In the end, the boy tells of his adventures over a family dinner.