{"product_id":"the-museum-book-isbn-9780763675004","title":"The Museum Book","description":"\u003cb\u003e“A leisurely and edifying journey of discovery.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy do people collect things? 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. 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. This ode to museums mighty and minuscule will draw curious viewers of all ages — and is worthy of collection itself.The 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":46304357875941,"sku":"NP9780763675004","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763675004.jpg?v=1767740599","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-museum-book-isbn-9780763675004","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}