The Day the Universe Exploded My Head
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019 · Est. 32 min read-aloud

The Day the Universe Exploded My Head

By Allan Wolf, Anna Raff (Illustrator)

Explore the solar system through whimsical poems and discover cosmic secrets.

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56 pages· 4,077 words· Est. 32 min read-aloud
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Embark on a cosmic journey with playful poems that reveal the universe's secrets. Discover the sun's thoughts, Pluto's new life, and the fate of retired rockets. This book blends humor and facts, captivating stargazers and aspiring astrophysicists alike. Will your mind explode with wonder?

From the publisher

Hang on tight for a raucous bounce through the solar system and back – propelled by funny, fanciful, factually sound poems and exuberant illustrations. The universe poured into me. My brain was overloaded. It smoked and glowed red-hot. And then it actually exploded. Ever wonder what the sun has to say about being the closest star to Earth? Or what Pluto has gotten up to since being demoted to a dwarf planet? Or where rocket ships go when they retire? Listen closely, because maybe, just maybe, your head will explode, too. With poetry that is equal parts accurate and entertaining – and illustrations that are positively out of this world – this book will enthrall amateur stargazers and budding astrophysicists as it reveals many of the wonders our universe holds. Space travelers in search of more information will find notes about the poems, a glossary, and a list of resources at the end.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
56
Words
4,077
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~681L
Themes & topics
Books about word playBooks about technologyBooks about aeronautics, astronautics and space scienceBooks about science and natureBooks about astronomy
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~P
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
511920
Publication
Published
March 1, 2019
First published
March 5, 2019
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763680251

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