This book is indeed a planetarium, and many other extraordinary pop up contraptions! Artist, designer, and professional tinker-er Kelli Anderson contributes enlightening text alongside each of the 6 fully functional pop-up s, explaining the scientific principles at play in her constructions and creating an interactive experience that's as educational as it is extraordinary. Inspiring awe that lasts long after the initial pop, This Book Is a Planetarium leaves readers of all ages with a renewed appreciation for the way things work.
The Details:
The Details:
- by Kelli Anderson
- Pop up contraptions include: a speaker, a message decoder, an infinite calendar, a working planetarium that projects constellations, a musical instrument, and a geometric drawing generator
- Reading level about 9+
- Great activity & science book for preteens, teens, and adults