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Take It Apart - by Katey Howes (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

Take It Apart - by Katey Howes (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • Breaking things down is a science.
  • 7-9 Years
  • 11.1" x 9.6" Hardcover
  • 32 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Stories in Verse

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Book Synopsis



Breaking things down is a science. An art. / Need solutions? Need answers? Just . . . take it apart!

This rhyming picture book joyfully celebrates the many benefits of breaking big things down into smaller pieces. From gathering spare parts for fixing things to learning math and spelling to recycling and composting, taking things apart can be a surprisingly great strategy! Energetic rhyming verse and playful illustrations will inspire readers to see taking things apart in a whole new light!




Review Quotes




"An enthusiastic endorsement of learning through disassembly."--Kirkus Reviews

-- (5/21/2026 12:00:00 AM)

"Undoing gleams as a pathway to discovery in this inventive work."--Publishers Weekly

-- (5/11/2026 12:00:00 AM)

"Playful and original, this book will inspire readers to start their own "investigation stations" and explore the art of taking things apart."--starred, School Library Journal

-- (4/20/2026 12:00:00 AM)
Dimensions (Overall): 11.1 Inches (H) x 9.6 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)
Weight: .95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 7-9 Years
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Stories in Verse
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (R)
Format: Hardcover
Author: Katey Howes
Language: English
Street Date: August 4, 2026
TCIN: 1010574152
UPC: 9798765648568
Item Number (DPCI): 247-29-2912
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.3 inches length x 9.6 inches width x 11.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.95 pounds
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