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The slowest book ever

by April Pulley Sayre

Juvenile literatureCuriosities and wondersSpeedStudent activitiesCreative activities and seat work

April Pulley Sayre's wry, quirky storytelling tone shines from the warning on the first page ("This is a S-L-O-W book. Do not read it while surfing, water skiing, or running to escape giant weasels.") right through to the glossary at the end. In between, readers will explore an astounding variety of information about all things slow-in nature, geology, art, outer space, etc.

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Book data: Open Library