{"product_id":"the-planets-fifth-edition-isbn-9780823439676","title":"The Planets (Fifth Edition)","description":"\u003cb\u003eA nonfiction favorite for more than twenty years, \u003ci\u003eThe Planets \u003c\/i\u003ehas been updated to include some of the latest discoveries in space exploration. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the burning surface of Venus to the freezing darkness of Neptune, Gail Gibbons takes children on a tour of our planetary neighbors—which are very different from each other in size, shape, orbit, and even weather. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince its original publication in 1993, \u003ci\u003eThe Planets \u003c\/i\u003ehas been a home and classroom staple for introducing our solar system to the youngest readers. With her signature blend of clear, bright illustrations and accessible text, Gail Gibbons takes readers on a tour of our planetary neighbors, near and far. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the burning surface of Venus to the freezing darkness of Neptune, the bodies in our solar system are named, described, and illustrated in clear, well-labeled spreads that give a strong sense of shape and scale to our skies.  Each entry is full of intriguing details about their composition, behavior, and moons.Praise for previous editions of \u003ci\u003eThe Planets\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It remains an essential primer on the topic.\"—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Many libraries will find this a useful edition.\"—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eAccording to \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e,  Gail Gibbons \"has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the  world than any other children's writer-illustrator.\"  The multi  award-winning Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young  readers, including the bestselling titles \u003ci\u003eFrom Seed to Plant\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMonarch Butterfly\u003c\/i\u003e.  Her many honors include the Regina Medal, the Washington  Post\/Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding  Science Trade Book Award.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302395564261,"sku":"NP9780823439676","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823439676.jpg?v=1767740976","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-planets-fifth-edition-isbn-9780823439676","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}