{"title":"Laura Perdew","description":"\u003cp\u003eDive into Laura Perdew's captivating children's books, exploring themes of nature, science, and environmental stewardship. Perfect for young readers eager to learn and explore the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"earth-book-laura-perdew-9781619309845","title":"The Earth","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\"\u003eA nonfiction picture book for ages 5 to 8 that explores the place we all call home--planet Earth! Learn how Earth was made, why there's life here, and how climate change is affecting everything.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\"\u003eEarth is our home, but do we really know about this planet?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\"\u003eQuite a lot! We know how the Earth came to be the planet we live on, how oxygen made it possible for life to develop, and how the climate is changing in ways that affect everyone and everything. In The Earth: One-of-a-Kind Planet, the narrator, who just happens to be the Universe, explains where Earth is located in the solar system, how life evolved on Earth, and more. Universe uses a friendly, relatable tone to engage young readers and explain complex science content in ways kids can understand and relate to. And the alien commentators are hilarious for both kids and adults!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\"\u003eVivid illustrations, text-to-self connections, and a hands-on science activity all provide foundational learning opportunities to explore planet Earth. A poem at the beginning encourages language arts connections. Perfect as a read aloud or for beginner readers, with a glossary to support language development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Earth: One-of-a-Kind Planet is part of a set of four books in the Picture Book Science series that explore our incredible solar system. 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Kids ages 5 to 8 listen as the Universe explains key facts about our cosmic lifeline! \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003eThere are trillions of stars in the universe, but one is particularly important to people on planet Earth--our sun. Without it, there'd be no humans, no animals, no plants--no life whatsoever! Earth would be dark, cold, and empty. That's a pretty bleak picture!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003eIn The Sun: Shining Star of the Solar System, the Universe itself explains the relationship between the sun and Earth. Kids ages 5 through 8 discover how the sun's place in the solar system gives us the days, seasons, and years we experience on our planet. They learn alongside funny alien characters how the sun supports life on our planet and how it's related to the weather. The Universe, an engaging narrator, discusses complex scientific concepts in a way that children find easy to understand while the aliens offer a running commentary that's hilariously entertaining. Plus, a poem at the beginning encourages language arts connections!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003eLayered text, informative illustrations, and a hands-on science-minded activity offer deeper exploration of the sun and its importance to Earth. Perfect as a read aloud or for beginner readers, with a glossary to support language development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Sun: Shining Star of the Solar System is part of a set of four books in the Picture Book Science series that explore our incredible solar system. 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