A great Science Fiction book for the classroom

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	• 29-Jun-99 David Wiesner Perfection Learning Prebound, 1995 average customer review:based on 14 reviews
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highly recommended

Excellent Product & Prompt Delivery

This item was exactly as described in the item description. It was in the original packaging and is in excellent condition. I am very satisfied and I highly recommend this seller and product to everyone. This is an excellent book by an excellent author!

This is the funniest story I've ever read

In the story June 29, 1999 Holly experiments with making plants grow in outer space. Then one day she goes to school and shows her class her experiment. The class is speechless. Then on June 29, 1999 a hiker goes on a hike and sees giant turnips. In Ottumwa Tony Kramer thinks he grows the giant lettuce. Then on TV Holly was shocked at what she saw. One night Holly was wondering who sent the giant vegetables down. Do you know who sent the giant vegetables to earth? You might be surprised. I think that the story was great and it was funny at the end once you know who sent the giant vegetables.

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not just fluff

David Wiesner books are imaginative and thought provoking. Each of my boys (7 & 4) enjoys them in different ways. We have fun talking about the pictures and making up story lines.

A great Science Fiction book for the classroom

David Wiesner's June 29, 1999 tells the story of Holly Evans who decides to conduct a science experiment that involves the launching of vegetable seedlings into outer space. Seven days later, Holly presents her science experiment to her class, explaining that she is trying to experiment with "extra-terrestrial conditions on vegetables." Holly's experiment causes a chain of events to occur that challenge what is scientifically possible. A few months after presenting her experiment to her class, giant vegetables are spotted in the sky. However, Holly notices that some of these giant vegetables are different from ones that she launched. Thinking that her experiment failed, Holly wonders where the other vegetables came from. At the end of the book, the reader learns that aliens were cooking and accidentally released their vegetables into outer space. The aliens, worried that they no longer have any food, rejoice when they see Holly's vegetables arrive. It turns out that Holly's experiment was successful after all!
This book is an excellent example of science fiction because it demonstrates the impact science can have when it is implemented in an extraordinary and imaginative ways. One thing that makes this book so incredible is Wiesner's brilliant illustrations. His use of color in combination with his attention to detail, make his pictures bring this story to life. Because Wiesner does such an excellent job of depicting the giant vegetables, it is easy to imagine the affects of Holly's experiment. One of the reasons why this book is considered science fiction is because it revolves around a " what if" scenario, in other words an experiment. It was Holly's curiosity and desire to see what would happen if she launched seedlings in the sky that caused the chain of event to occur. Her curiosity not only makes her a recognizable character and but it also allows the reader to identify with her. While giant vegetables, floating in the sky is not a realistic scenario, the way in which the characters reaction remains consistent throughout this hypothetical situation.
Wiesner's interesting combination of pictures and text makes this book incredibly unique and captivating. This story would be a great to design a vocabulary lesson around because of all the vegetables that are mentioned throughout the story. One writing tool that the author uses throughout the story is alliteration. For example, at one point it the story "parsnips pass by providence." Children could work on creating their own alliterations, mimicking the style of the author. This book could also be used to introduce a lesson on nutrition and vegetables. For example, children could learn about less commonly known vegetables such as rutabagas. Each child could bring in a vegetable that is mention in the story and the use it as inspiration for their own science fiction story. This unique book is great for inspiring creativity and would be excellent for encouraging independent reading or group discussion.

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Beautiful book

I really enjoyed this book. The pictures are wonderful, and the story was a treat, especially the end. Oh yeah, my kids enjoyed it, too. Like always, the book arrived promptly and in good condition.

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The lively imagination of Caldecott medalist David Wiesner forecasts astounding goings-on for a Tuesday in the not too distant future -- an occurrence of gigantic vegetal proportions.

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