K.J. Field
How does a dwarf planet with a 4-hour day get all of her planetary business done? As fast as she can!!It’s early morning and dwarf planet Haumea is already up and spinning. She’s got a to-do list a mile long and only 3 hours and 54 minutes to accomplish it all! With a little help from her moons - and her dwarf planet friends Pluto, Makemake, Eris, and Ceres - Haumea will cross every item off her list before the day is done.Haumea’s Big Day teaches little outer space fans all about the fascinating dwarf planet Haumea using an engaging storyline, playful rhyming verse, and vibrant watercolor illustrations. Bonus science facts on each page provide context for the story, as well as additional information about our solar system.Part planetary science, part silly fun, this rhyming picture book will have astronomy fans rooting for the curiously shaped dwarf planet with the EGG-ceptionally short day!Haumea’s Big Day offers a fun and engaging approach to STEM and children’s astronomy. It is ideal for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and early elementary-school-age children up to age 9 who love outer space!
