{"product_id":"the-day-the-universe-exploded-my-head-poems-to-take-you-into-space-and-back-again-9780763680251","title":"The Day the Universe Exploded My Head: Poems to Take You Into Space and Back Again","description":"\u003cb\u003eHang on tight for a raucous bounce through the solar system and back -- propelled by funny, fanciful, factually sound poems and exuberant illustrations.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe universe poured into me. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy brain was overloaded. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt smoked and glowed red-hot. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd then \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eit actually exploded.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEver wonder what the sun has to say about being the closest star to Earth? Or what Pluto has gotten up to since being demoted to a dwarf planet? Or where rocket ships go when they retire? Listen closely, because maybe, just maybe, your head will explode, too. With poetry that is equal parts accurate and entertaining -- and illustrations that are positively out of this world -- this book will enthrall amateur stargazers and budding astrophysicists as it reveals many of the wonders our universe holds. Space travelers in search of more information will find notes about the poems, a glossary, and a list of resources at the end.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAllan Wolf\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many award-winning books for children and teens, including \u003ci\u003eThe Blood-Hungry Spleen and Other Poems About Our Parts\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnna Raff\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of several books for children, including \u003ci\u003eWorld Rat Day\u003c\/i\u003e by J. Patrick Lewis and \u003ci\u003eA Big Surprise for Little Card\u003c\/i\u003e by Charise Mericle Harper. She lives in New York City.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Candlewick Press (MA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50514391892242,"sku":"9780763680251","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_afa93081-5c0d-4342-98ce-b74b60d39150.jpg?v=1730981664","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-day-the-universe-exploded-my-head-poems-to-take-you-into-space-and-back-again-9780763680251","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}