1. Bibliography
Simon, Seymour. 1998. Destination: Jupiter. New York: HarperCollins. ISBN 0613336917
2. Plot Summary
Seymour Simon provides a wealth of factual information for readers who are interested in learning about "the largest planet in the Solar System": Jupiter. Every aspect of the planet is covered from how to recognize it ("It is the fourth-brightest object in the sky..." and "looks like a bright star") to what Jupiter's clouds are made of (mostly hydrogen and helium). Simon documents the history of attempted human contact with the planet through Hubble Space Telescope, the Voyager, and the Galileo. Young readers will enjoy the colorful way that facts are presented ("If Jupiter were hollow, more than thirteen hundred planet Earths could fit inside it.")
3. Critical Analysis
Even though there is a lot of information in this book, the text is broken up into sections so as to not overwhelm. There are breathtaking photographs on every double page spread that are not only fascinating and beautiful but essential in presenting what is being described in the text. Entertaining trivia help to further explain concepts (for example, in explaining Jupiter's atmospheric pressure-"If you weigh 100 pounds on Earth, you would weigh 264 pounds on Jupiter"). This book is great for young readers who already love outer space as well as those who would like to learn more about it.
4. Review Excerpts
School Library Journal-"Expertly balancing the verbal and visual presentation, Simon again demonstrates his ability to inform and entertain simultaneously."
Kirkus Reviews-"Spectacular full-color photographs. Fascinating...not to be missed."
Simon, Seymour. 1998. Destination: Jupiter. New York: HarperCollins. ISBN 0613336917
2. Plot Summary
Seymour Simon provides a wealth of factual information for readers who are interested in learning about "the largest planet in the Solar System": Jupiter. Every aspect of the planet is covered from how to recognize it ("It is the fourth-brightest object in the sky..." and "looks like a bright star") to what Jupiter's clouds are made of (mostly hydrogen and helium). Simon documents the history of attempted human contact with the planet through Hubble Space Telescope, the Voyager, and the Galileo. Young readers will enjoy the colorful way that facts are presented ("If Jupiter were hollow, more than thirteen hundred planet Earths could fit inside it.")
3. Critical Analysis
Even though there is a lot of information in this book, the text is broken up into sections so as to not overwhelm. There are breathtaking photographs on every double page spread that are not only fascinating and beautiful but essential in presenting what is being described in the text. Entertaining trivia help to further explain concepts (for example, in explaining Jupiter's atmospheric pressure-"If you weigh 100 pounds on Earth, you would weigh 264 pounds on Jupiter"). This book is great for young readers who already love outer space as well as those who would like to learn more about it.
4. Review Excerpts
School Library Journal-"Expertly balancing the verbal and visual presentation, Simon again demonstrates his ability to inform and entertain simultaneously."
Kirkus Reviews-"Spectacular full-color photographs. Fascinating...not to be missed."
5. Connections
*This book would complement any science curriculum concerning the solar system.
Other books on Jupiter for young readers:
Landau, Elaine. Jupiter (True Books) ISBN 0531147894
Taylor-Butler, Christine. Jupiter (Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers) ISBN 0531147614
Loewen, James. The Largest Planet: Jupiter (Amazing Science: Planets) ISBN 1404839615
Kerrod, Robin. Jupiter (Planet Library) ISBN 0822539071
Seymour Simon has an extensive body of work on every aspect of outer space. He also has written books on the following subjects (to name a few):
Weather ISBN 0060884398
Bones: Our Skeletal System ISBN 0688177212
Animals Nobody Loves ISBN 1587171554
Seymour Simon's Book of Trains ISBN 0064462234
Oceans ISBN 0060889993
Pyramids and Mummies ISBN 1587172410
Now You See It, Now You Don't: The Amazing World of Optical Illusions ISBN 0688161529
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