| The Museum Book: A Guide to Strange and Wonderful Collections Contributor(s): Mark, Jan (Author), Holland, Richard (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0763633704 ISBN-13: 9780763633707 Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA) OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2007 Annotation: Why do people collect things? This ode to museums mighty and minuscule will draw curious viewers of all ages -- and is worthy of collection itself. What is a museum? Why would anyone amass shells, words, clocks, teeth, trains, dinosaurs, mummies . . . or two-headed sheep? Find out where the word "museum" comes from and what unusual items (unicorn horns? mermaids?) some early museums placed on view. 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. 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Curiosities & Wonders - Juvenile Nonfiction | Antiques & Collectibles - Juvenile Nonfiction | Art - History |
| Dewey: 069 |
| LCCN: 2006049055 |
| Lexile Measure: 1070 |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 8.52" W x 11.97" (1.11 lbs) 56 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 136651 Reading Level: 6.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Why do people collect things? This ode to museums mighty and minuscule will draw curious viewers of all ages -- and is worthy of collection itself. What is a museum? Why would anyone amass shells, words, clocks, teeth, trains, dinosaurs, mummies . . . or two-headed sheep? Find out where the word museum comes from and what unusual items (unicorn horns? mermaids?) some early museums placed on view. 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. 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. Back matter includes a glossary and an index. A Common Core Text Exemplar |