Blast off with Douglas Florian's new high-flying compendium, which features twenty whimsical poems about space. From the moon to the stars, from the Earth to Mars, here is an exuberant celebration of our celestial surroundings that's certain to become a universal favourite among aspiring astronomers everywhere. It includes die-cut pages and a glossary of space terms.

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Young Hoosier Book Award. It was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Keystone to Reading Book Award. It also was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award. It was recognised by the Bluebonnet Award. Also it was recognised in the Poetry category by the Beehive Award. It was recognised in the Picture Book category by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award. It was recognised by the Rhode Island Book Awards. It was recognised in the Grades K-3 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.

There are 56 pages in this book. It is an anthology. This book was published 2007 by Harcourt Children's Books .

DOUGLAS FLORIAN is the creator of many acclaimed picture books, including mammalabilia, insectlopedia, and beast feast.