This Book Is a Planetarium

Product Description

Never has humble paper had such radical ambitions.

Defying every expectation of what a book can be, this pop-up extravaganza transforms into six fully functional tools. Artist Kelli Anderson contributes enlightening text alongside each pop-up, explaining the scientific principles at play in her constructions and creating an interactive experience that's as educational as it is extraordinary. Inspiring awe that lasts long after the initial pop, This Book Is a Planetarium leaves readers of all ages with a renewed appreciation for the way things work—and for the enduring magic of books.

This Book is a Planetarium is an interactive book for adults and kids that turns into:

• A working planetarium book projecting constellations on the ceilings and walls
• A musical instrument with strings to strum
• A geometric drawing generator
• An infinite calendar
• A message decoder
• A speaker that amplifies sound

If you've enjoyed Matthew Reinhart's A Pop-Up Book of Nursery Rhymes and Robert Sabuda's Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs: The Definitive Pop-Up, then you'll love This Book is a Planetarium.

This collection of cool popup fun makes for the perfect roommate gifts for girls and guys and falls under the following book categories:

• Adult Popup Books
• Pop Up Science Books
• Paper Toys Books

Top Reviews

this brilliant book allows its reader to manipulate scientific concepts like ...
by Dottie Dunnam (5 out of 5 stars)
January 11, 2018

As impossible as it seems, this brilliant book allows its reader to manipulate scientific concepts like light, sound, time, and space. It provides teachers, parents, grandparents, librarians, children and unaccompanied adults the opportunity to play and learn without pain. Each person who makes up a secret code, or creates kaleidoscopic art using the spirograph, or figures out which day birthdays will be three years hence, or projects accurate constellations onto the ceiling, cannot help but be entranced! The book's vivid colors are beautiful. The paper pop-ups are sturdy. And, the reader is treated to concise explanations matching these ingenious inventions. It is a great buy for active thinkers, though it requires a smartphone or a flashlight, plus pens and blank paper, to fully enjoy all of the contraptions within. This "doing" book is perfect for use in independent learning centers, or for grandparents to share with grandchildren, or as a teaching tool in science or design classrooms. It is an irresistible treat for all ages.
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WOW!
by Amazon Customer (5 out of 5 stars)
October 3, 2017

Just arrived. Outstanding, beautifully captured the science of sound, cryptography, time, the universe, and geometry all through the art of paper. Cudoos to author. Worth the wait. Taking the book to work tomorrow to share with others before sending to my neice.
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Amazing book! Unbelievably cool.
by Mrk (5 out of 5 stars)
October 5, 2017

This book is SO COOL. Its incredible. When I opened it up I actually said out loud "how did they make this?" The construction is sturdy and well-made, and its clear that there was a lot of attention to detail. It's unlike any pop-up book I have ever seen.
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This book is NOT a planitarium
by JRW (1 out of 5 stars)
December 27, 2018

They need to change the title of this book to something that accurately describes this book.

Poor construction on all "pop-ups". Spiraling doesn't work. Speaker is made of flimsy paper and can't be made round as the instructions instruct. VERY disappointed. Had I seen this in a bookstore without the wrapping I would not have bought. Not worth the money, at all.
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The page with the planetarium feature was a favorite, but the other pages revealed interesting desig
by Kimberly Gulbranson (5 out of 5 stars)
February 15, 2018

This was a family Christmas gift.

The page with the planetarium feature was a favorite, but the other pages revealed interesting designs and led to wonderful discussions.
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My kid's favourite parts are the string instrument
by Chemen (5 out of 5 stars)
March 12, 2018

My kid's favourite parts are the string instrument, the spiro graphs, and the planetarium! He'll grow to love it more as he ages. (He recently turned 4.)
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WOW!
by Jack Anderson (5 out of 5 stars)
October 6, 2017

Amazing! Incredible! Such attention to detail.. so educational and fun! Everyone is getting one for Christmas !
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Four Stars
by Who am I to know? (4 out of 5 stars)
November 28, 2017

very unique book. Despite its flaws it can teach a lot for a 7 to 10 y.old
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Such a cool concept and overall message that humble materials can create ...
by adam rubin (5 out of 5 stars)
October 20, 2017

Extremely clever and well designed. Such a cool concept and overall message that humble materials can create amazing things. If you appreciate artful pop-books you will love it.
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Our 6 year old neice loved it!
by Bob (5 out of 5 stars)
December 1, 2017

This was given as a gift to a 6 year old who loved it.

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