Rockets they have power. They rise and roar. This rocket's waiting, ready to soar. Zoom to the moon with a crazy crew of astronauts in this sparkling picture book. Zippy wordplay, zappy art, plus a picture dictionary make learning about space travel fun!
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About the Author:
Tony Mitton is a widely anthologized children's poet, as well as a teacher and performing poet. His Royal Raps won the 1997 Nottinghamshire Libraries/Dillons Children's Book Award. His recent collection of poetry, Plum, won the Publishers Weekly 2003 Cuffies Award for Best Book of Poetry. Tony teamed with illustrator Ant Parker on several books, including Dazzling Diggers, Roaring Rockets, and Terrific Trains.
Review:
“Informational books don't have to be boring, and this book is a good example of one that is well done...Children will delight in the word play as they join a trio of wacky animals as they blast off into space.” ―Children's Literature
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