Beyond
Discoveries from the Outer Reaches of Space
Venture across the solar system and far, far beyond to explore the wonders of interstellar space.
Soar through the observable universe and discover a spectacular birthplace of stars, the black hole at the center of the Milky Way, new worlds called exoplanets, and much more.
Written in poetic verse by award-winning author Miranda Paul and brilliantly illustrated by Sija Hong, this book sparks both curiosity and awe. Readers will marvel at what they encounter when they dare to explore what lies…beyond.
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978-1-5415-7756-5
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978-1-7284-2730-0
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| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Picture Books, Science |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Expository Literature, STEM, STEM: Space Science |
| Copyright | 2021 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Millbrook Press ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2021-04-06 |
Author: Miranda Paul
Miranda Paul is the award-winning author of more than a dozen books for children, including One Plastic Bag and Boston Globe–Horn Book Honoree Nine Months Before a Baby Is Born. Miranda is a founding member of We Need Diverse Books and serves as its mentorship chair. In 2024 she received the Notable Wisconsin Authors Award for her contributions to children’s literature. Learn more at mirandapaul.com.
Illustrator: Sija Hong
Sija Hong is an award-winning Chinese illustrator who once dreamed of being an astronaut. As she created this book, she drew on all her love and passion for the universe. The scope of her work includes magazines, murals, games, and apps as well as books. Sija lives in New York City, and Beyond is her US debut. sijahong.com
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Beyond
Venture across the solar system and far, far beyond to explore the wonders of interstellar space. Soar through the observable universe and discover a spectacular birthplace of stars, the black hole at the center of the Milky Way, new worlds called exoplanets, and View available downloads →
Awards
- Cybils Nominee
Reviews
The Horn Book Magazine
“[S]pectacular illustrations and awe-filled verse that portray and describe distant nebulae, black holes, exoplanets, and star clusters.”—The Horn Book Magazine
Booklist
“Hong’s digital artwork has an ethereal quality and flows from page to page . . . a beautiful introduction to primary units on space.”—Booklist