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Max Goes to Jupiter by Jeffrey Bennett, Nick Schneider, and Erica Ellingson, illustrated by Michael Carroll WINNER— "Parent Tested Parent Approved" (PTPA) Media award 2009
Reviews Young students to adults will be fascinated by this informative book about Jupiter and its moons. [Max Goes to Jupiter is] much more than a beautifully illustrated children's picturebook - it's crammed cover to cover with amazing scientific facts about the planet Jupiter, from its role in human history to the volcanic activity on its moon Io to the evidence of a subsurface ocean on its moon Europa. A playful science fiction story about friendly dog's travels to Jupiter in a spacesuit frames this information-packed book, sure to stimulate young people's interest in science and astronomy. Highly recommended. Looking for a gift for a budding scientist who is 4–8 years old? Or for someone you want to encourage to learn about astronomy? Then join Max the rottweiler on his trip to Jupiter. Summary Prepare to be amazed as you join Max and his friends on an incredible journey to Jupiter. Ride a Space Elevator to orbit, visit Jupiter’s volcanically active moon Io, and send a robotic submarine into the hidden ocean of ice-encrusted Europa. Along the way, learn why Jupiter has been so important in human history, and find out how Max’s mission carries a message of hope and inspiration to people around the world. Scientifically-accurate illustrations and information-packed sidebars enrich this fascinating tale, the third in the acclaimed series of Science Adventures with Max the Dog. |
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