The Museum Book: A Guide to Strange and Wonderful Collections (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780763633707)

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

Author: Jan Mark
ISBN-10: 0763633704
ISBN-13: 9780763633707
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 09/25/2007
Pages: 56
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 11.97h x 8.52w x 0.42d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.3
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 136651 / Museum Book: A Guide to Strange and Wonderful Collections


Review Citation(s):
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