{"product_id":"a-universe-big-small-isbn-9780593693070","title":"A Universe Big \u0026 Small","description":"\u003cb\u003eGeisel Award–winning creator James Yang explores the mysteries of the universe, inspired by the work of lauded astronomer Carl Sagan.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Carl stared out the window, he had many questions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAstronomer and scientist Carl Sagan loved asking questions—he wanted to learn about everything from the smallest atoms to the vastness of the galaxy. And by using his imagination and allowing himself to dream up questions big and small, he inspired others to keep exploring the mysteries of the universe and our place in it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeisel Award-winning author and illustrator James Yang invites readers on a fantastic journey through the cosmos, inspired by the life and work of Carl Sagan.\"Young Carl stands in for every child who's ever asked big questions and considered how to answer them. The first step, as Yang makes beautifully clear, is always imagination. A lovely interpretation of curiosity and wonder.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"In an accessible work loosely inspired by Sagan, economical text pairs with blocky artwork to hint that exploring the universe begins and ends with questions.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A whimsical tale that shares the pleasure of curiosity.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A thoughtful addition where science-themed read-alouds or inspirational STEM titles are in demand . . . may inspire budding astronomers to begin their own journeys of discovery.\"\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Yang\u003c\/b\u003e is the author and illustrator of several acclaimed picture books, including \u003ci\u003eA Boy Named Isamu\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the Asian\/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor, and \u003ci\u003eStop! Bot!\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. His work has appeared in publications like \u003ci\u003eGraphis\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFortune\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e. You might have seen some of his art in many of New York City’s subway cars! He lives in Brooklyn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can visit him at JamesYang.com or follow him on Instagram @YangBlog.","brand":"Viking Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303778701541,"sku":"NP9780593693070","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-universe-big-small-isbn-9780593693070","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}