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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)

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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
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

Age Level: 9-12

Grade Level: 4-7

Lexile Measure: 1070 NC (Nonconforming Text)

Physical Information: 0.42" H x 8.52" W x 11.97" L (1.11 lbs) 56 pages

Features: Dust Cover, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian

Review Citations: Booklist 11/01/2007 pg. 45
Publishers Weekly 11/19/2007 pg. 57
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2007 pg. 178 - Marginal Book
School Library Journal 01/01/2008 pg. 144
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2008 pg. 114
Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2008 pg. 556 - Recommended - Readable
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2008 pg. 157 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 136651
Reading Level: 6.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0

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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.

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