{"product_id":"the-day-the-universe-exploded-my-head-isbn-9780763680251","title":"The Day the Universe Exploded My Head","description":"\u003cb\u003eHang on tight for a raucous bounce through the solar system and back — propelled by funny, fanciful, factually sound poems and exuberant illustrations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe universe poured into me. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy brain was overloaded. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt smoked and glowed red-hot. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd then \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eit actually exploded.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEver wonder what the sun has to say about being the closest star to Earth? Or what Pluto has gotten up to since being demoted to a dwarf planet? Or where rocket ships go when they retire? Listen closely, because maybe, just maybe, your head will explode, too. With poetry that is equal parts accurate and entertaining — and illustrations that are positively out of this world — this book will enthrall amateur stargazers and budding astrophysicists as it reveals many of the wonders our universe holds. Space travelers in search of more information will find notes about the poems, a glossary, and a list of resources at the end.Poems about stars, planets, moons, and other astronomical wonders, accompanied by stylish anthropomorphic illustrations...A giddy ride through our stellar neighborhood and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pen and pencil ink- washed collages capture the mood of each poem and add humor, whether portraying Mars as a Roman centurion or introducing Saturnista Fashionista. Some poems are designed for multiple voices, one is a round, and all beg to be read out loud.  Visually compelling, this will capture and hold the attention of young stargazers.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWolf writes funny and fact-filled verse that revolves (no pun intended) around the sun, moon, and universe...Back matter includes notes on the poems’ subjects and a glossary of terms, providing an opportunity for readers to broaden their knowledge of the galaxy and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis celestial collection of original poetry, filled with vivid illustrations that paint faces on planets and stars, begins with a sonnet for the sun and a romantic and scientifically accurate ode to the planet Venus.\u003cbr\u003e—Virginian-Pilot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGoofy illustrations on fields of star-spangled black and an abundance of cheeky verses combine to riotous effect in ‘The Day the Universe Exploded My Head’...Anna Raff’s pictures keep the energy high in this rowdy interstellar adventure for readers ages 7-13.\u003cbr\u003e—The Wall Street Journal\u003cb\u003eAllan Wolf\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many books for young people, including the novel \u003ci\u003eThe Watch that Ends the Night\u003c\/i\u003e, which was named one of the 50 Best Young Adult Novels of All Time by \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e; the novel \u003ci\u003eJunius Leak and the Spiraling Vortex of Doom;\u003c\/i\u003e the nonfiction graphic novel \u003ci\u003eThe Vanishing of Lake Peigneur\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Jose Pimienta; and the poetry collection \u003ci\u003eThe Gift of the Broken Teacup\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Jade Orlando. His books celebrate his love of research, history, science, and poetry. He is a \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e Book Prize finalist, a two-time winner of the North Carolina Young Adult Book Award, and a recipient of the Bank Street College Claudia Lewis Award. Allan Wolf lives in Roanoke, Virginia, with his wife, his sister, and a dog named Mo. Learn more at \u003cu\u003ewww.allanwolf.com\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnna Raff\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of several books for children, including \u003ci\u003eWorld Rat Day\u003c\/i\u003e by J. Patrick Lewis and \u003ci\u003eA Big Surprise for Little Card\u003c\/i\u003e by Charise Mericle Harper. She lives in New York City.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302345068773,"sku":"NP9780763680251","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763680251.jpg?v=1767738951","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-day-the-universe-exploded-my-head-isbn-9780763680251","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}