Brian Greene picture book for young people (Icarus)

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The upcoming picture book "Icarus at the Edge of Time," authored by Brian Greene and illustrated by Chip Kidd, is set to be released on September 2, 2008. This juvenile science fiction narrative features a fourteen-year-old genius who rebels against his father and ventures into a black hole using a self-built warp-drive vehicle. The book incorporates stunning public domain images from the Hubble Space Telescope collection, enhancing its appeal to young readers. Sample pages are available for preview, providing insight into the story and its educational value.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of juvenile science fiction literature
  • Familiarity with the Hubble Space Telescope and its public domain images
  • Knowledge of the Icarus fable and its themes
  • Basic concepts of black holes and warp-drive technology
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the impact of graphic design in children's literature
  • Research the educational benefits of science-themed fiction for youth
  • Investigate the use of public domain images in modern publishing
  • Learn about the narrative techniques used in retelling classic fables
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Parents, educators, and children's book enthusiasts interested in promoting science literacy among young readers through engaging narratives and illustrations.

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The book's graphic designer Chip Kidd has sample pages.
The book uses public domain pictures from the Hubble Space Telescope collection.
http://www.goodisdead.com/index.php?/work/entry/icarus_at_the_edge_of_time_2008_interiors/
By clicking on sample pages at the above link, you get larger versions where you can read the text, giving an idea of what the story is and who might like to read it. Futuristic retelling of Icarus fable.

The category is juvenile science fiction.
A fourteen year old genius boy rebels against his father and sneaks out of their spaceship home (using a special warp-drive vehicle he has built himelf) to explore a black hole.

The book is scheduled to go on sale 2 September 2008.

This is not a recommendation but rather an advance notice heads-up. We will be hearing about this in the next few weeks because it is by a celebrity author and illustrated with gorgeous HST public domain images. There is some science content.
 
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Looks good to me. Anytime you can get the youth interested in science is a bonus to society.
 

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