The Museum Book: A Guide to Strange and Wonderful Collections by Mark, Jan

The Museum Book: A Guide to Strange and Wonderful Collections (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780763675004)

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The Museum Book: A Guide to Strange and Wonderful Collections by Mark, Jan

The Museum Book: A Guide to Strange and Wonderful Collections

$8.99
The Museum Book: A Guide to Strange and Wonderful Collections by Mark, Jan

The Museum Book: A Guide to Strange and Wonderful Collections

$8.99
Format: Paperback
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"A leisurely and edifying journey of discovery." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Why do people collect things? 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. 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. This ode to museums mighty and minuscule will draw curious viewers of all ages -- and is worthy of collection itself.

Author: Jan Mark
ISBN-10: 0763675008
ISBN-13: 9780763675004
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 08/05/2014
Pages: 56
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 11.82h x 8.20w x 0.22d

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
By Jan Mark
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Jan Mark was one of the most distinguished authors of books for young people, she twice won the Carnegie Medal.

Richard Holland is an illustrator who works with collage, and "enjoys the idea of collecting bits of paper and turning them into images." He lives in Essex, England.

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