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Space Maps: Your Tour of the Universe

by Lara Albanese (text) & illus. by Tommaso Vidus Rosin
What On Earth. Sept. 2020. 96p. Tr $30. ISBN 9781912920563.
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Gr 3-7–This nonfiction title for older elementary and middle grade readers examines the universe. Each spread highlights a different planet, aerial view, celestial body, or space exploration concept. Rosin’s stylized illustrations are appealing, with a slightly muted palette. A light-skinned boy with black hair and a brown-skinned girl with brown hair are featured, but they are not named or made a prominent part of the narrative. The text is packed with information but does not follow the style of a straightforward reference resource. The work succeeds in being thought-provoking rather than comprehensive. This title would be a useful supplementary tool for a classroom planetary research project. Children who are eager to consume space facts will enjoy this title.
VERDICT An artful middle grade outer space atlas, which will be enjoyed by curious readers who have an interest in planets and space travel.
Reviewed by Mallory Weber, Convent of the Sacred Heart, NY , Aug 28, 2020

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