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Was Beethoven a punk?
What's the connection between dogs and rockets?
Why do we smile?
What kind of number is emirp?
Read Pick Me Up for these answers and more!
2007 Quill Award Nominee
PICK ME UP was named one of the top 100 books of 2006 by Publishers
Weekly
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"We dare you not to pick up this reference book-gone-pop-art . . . "--Newsweek
"PICK ME UP is more like 'can't put me down'. . . Incredibly addictive."– FamilyFun Magazine
"I defy kids-and adults-not to pick it up." – Entertainment Weekly
Teens, parents, teachers, and readers of all ages: It's time for a reference-book revolution! And PICK ME UP is here
to do just that-revolutionize the way kids and teens learn about history, science, nature, and culture outside of the
classroom.
Taking cues from the internet, video games, and television, PICK ME UP appeals to modern kids and teens. The book
is organized like a miscellany, inspired by the internet, styled like a video game, and informed by pop culture. It's
filled with fun information about history, science, nature, geography and culture-everything kids want and need to
know.
On page 42, you can find the meaning of life! What would do more damage to a kitchen floor: a lady in stilettos or a
three ton elephant? Page 117 reveals the shocking answer. Was Beethoven a punk? Check page 21. There are 885
native speakers of Mandarin Chinese. But how many people speak Bangali? See page 54. How many new species of
fish are discovered each week? Report to page 203 and find out. What would a Viking girl post on her blog? Page 64
makes some excellent suggestions.
Kids need reliable, captivating reference books, but reading remains a hard sell. Instead of fighting against the
multimedia diversions of the modern world, the creators of PICK ME UP chose to offer kids a book that mirrors that
world. With a completely fun and modern design, a dizzying lenticular cover (because readers DO choose books by
their covers!), and smart, witty writing, PICK ME UP appeals to voracious AND reluctant readers.
Awards and Notable lists:
iParenting Media Award for the 2006 Outstanding Products
Nominated for 2007 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers
A Parents' Choice 2006 Silver Honor Award Winner
2007 SSLI Honor Book award
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