{"product_id":"the-museum-book-isbn-9780763633707","title":"The Museum Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhy do people collect things? This ode to museums mighty and minuscule will draw curious viewers of all ages — and is worthy of collection itself.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat is a museum? Why would anyone amass shells, words, clocks, teeth, trains, dinosaurs, mummies . . . or two-headed sheep? Find out where the word \"museum\" comes from and what unusual items (unicorn horns? mermaids?) some early museums placed on view. Jan Mark’s humorous and conversational insights take readers through museums’ multifaceted history, while Richard Holland’s eye-catching mixed-media illustrations lend their own quirky flair. With vivid examples from all around the world, this wonderful book puts museums — and the many artifacts lovingly stored there — on display in a whole new light. Back matter includes a glossary and an index.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Common Core Text Exemplar\u003c\/b\u003eThe act of opening this eclectic, tall-format tome will launch readers on a leisurely and edifying journey of discovery.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReading through this look at all things museum (definition of; history of; issues surrounding) is itself like wandering through an eclectic and idiosyncratic museum, marveling at the wonders it contains.\u003cbr\u003e—The Horn Book\u003cb\u003eJan Mark \u003c\/b\u003ewas one of the most distinguished authors of books for young people, she twice won the Carnegie Medal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Holland \u003c\/b\u003eis an illustrator who works with collage, and \"enjoys the idea of collecting bits of paper and turning them into images.\" He lives in Essex, England.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305548370149,"sku":"NP9780763633707","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763633707.jpg?v=1767740596","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-museum-book-isbn-9780763633707","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}