The Universe (Want to Know Plus)

"Sensational book for students. This book includes facts with fantasy while using imagination, science, excitement, and detailed knowledge of the universe. Illustrations relate enough details to inspire learning. Sensational book to be included in classrooms and libraries, and at home, if the child is fortunate enough to own a copy. Students will love taking this exciting journey throughout the universe." - ITEEA

"It would be a great book to read to your class, or have your class read while studying about outer space and space travel." - Duval Charter School

Are you ready for the journey of a lifetime? Jump on board of the Mars Cruiser with Luke and Maya, and travel to a different planet! While the earth is getting smaller and smaller and the stars shoot past the window, you'll discover all the secrets of the universe. From planets to supernovas and from black holes to aliens: this will be an unforgettable journey!

An exciting and informative book about the universe. A unique mix between fiction and non-fiction, for curious readers ages 10 and up.

Guided Reading Level R

Danielle Futselaar graduated at the Graphic Lyceum in Rotterdam. She combines imagination and science. Since 2001 she works as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator and has illustrated miscellaneous children’s books. Since 2011 she regularly makes illustrations for the NASA, the SETI Institute, SETI Berkeley – Breakthrough Listen, the MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and ASTRON. As a consequence, her work is published in the media as well, amongst others in Nature, American Scientist, National Geographic, Washington Post and New York Times. Moreover, illustrations of her have been on the cover of Nature and American Scientist. This work has increased Danielle’s knowledge of the universe and space greatly. For Clavis, she wrote and illustrated the marvelous book The Universe.