| Nearest to the Sun: The Planet Mercury Contributor(s): Loewen, Nancy (Author), Yesh, Jeffrey (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1404839542 ISBN-13: 9781404839540 Publisher: Picture Window Books
Binding Type: Library Binding - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 2008 Annotation: Features Table of Contents/Activity/Fun Facts/Glossary/Index/Book List/Safe Web sites at www.FactHound.comStandards Benchmarks for Science Literacy: The Earth; National Science Education Standards: Earth and Space Science Content Standard D: Changes in Earth and Sky Quizzes at www.picturewindowbooks.com Click for more in this series: Amazing Science: Planets |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Astronomy |
| Dewey: 523.41 |
| LCCN: 2007032876 |
| Age Level: 5-10 |
| Grade Level: Kindergarten-5 |
| Lexile Measure: 790 IG (Illustrated Guide) |
| Guided Reading: M (Grade 2) |
| Series: Amazing Science: Planets |
| Physical Information: 0.28" H x 10.26" W x 10.21" L (0.78 lbs) 24 pages |
| Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Recycled Paper, Table of Contents |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 120225 Reading Level: 4.4 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Mercury is the smallest planet, but it has the biggest craters, the biggest temperature swings, and the biggest sunrises in the solar system. Explore the planet's many wonders in this book about Mercury. |
Contributor Bio(s): Loewen, Nancy: - Nancy Loewen writes fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults. Recent awards include: 2012 Minnesota Book Awards finalist (The LAST Day of Kindergarten); 2011 Bank Street's Best Children's Books of the Year (Share a Scare: Writing Your Own Scary Story); 2011 Book of Note, Tri-State Young Adult Review Committee (Stubborn as a Mule and Other Silly Similes); and 2010 Distinguished Achievement Award from the Association of Educational Publishers (Writer's Toolbox Series). She's also received awards from The American Library Association, the New York Public Library, the Independent Book Publishers Association, and the Society of School Librarians International. Nancy holds an MFA in creative writing from Hamline University, St. Paul. She lives in the Twin Cities with her husband and two teenage children.Yesh, Jeffrey Joseph: - Jeff Yesh is a freelance illustrator and graphic designer whose award-winning work has been featured in multiple children's books. As a freelance artist, he splits his time illustrating both fiction and non-fiction works enjoyed by all ages, in addition to designing material for a wide variety of clients in the advertising and sports industries. Born and raised in Indiana, Jeff graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. Based in Carmel, Indiana, Jeff enjoys being active outdoors and spending time with his wife and two daughters. |
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