The solar system is filled with fascinating moons! Young readers can learn about some of the most interesting in this nonfiction title. Narrative text and colorful illustrations work together to take students on a journey to seven different moons in the solar system and highlight what makes each moon unique. Fun facts add bonus information, and questions engage the reader and push them to think creatively about what they have learned.
Would you like to visit Mars? What about Venus? This nonfiction title teaches kids about the rocky inner planets of the solar system. Narrative text takes readers from planet to planet, while colorful illustrations show off each planet’s features. Fun facts offer bonus information, while an infographic sums up important information about the planets. Questions engage readers and ask them to think creatively, making this a journey that is both fun and educational!
Many people are familiar with Pluto, but what about the other dwarf planets in our solar system? This nonfiction title takes beginning readers to the solar system’s different dwarf planets. Narrative text and playful illustrations identify what makes each one unique, and fun facts add bonus information. A special feature includes moons and size rankings, while questions encourage readers to think beyond the text. This fun title takes young readers on a learning adventure!
Astronomers study the planets, stars, and other objects of space. They peer into galaxies and track asteroids. In this low-level title, young readers will explore the ins and outs of this fascinating STEM career. Leveled text and on-the-job photos introduce the daily tasks of the job and explore how to become an astronomer. Special features highlight a famous astronomer, show how astronomers use STEM, and more. This engaging title will inspire young readers to look up!
Do you know what lies in the asteroid belt? This nonfiction title takes curious readers on a journey to this rocky part of the solar system. Narrative text combines with vibrant illustrations to teach about asteroids and the other objects in the belt. Fun facts and features add bonus information, while questions encourage readers to think about what they have learned and connect more with the text. This low-level title is sure to be a hit for kids wanting to know more about the solar system!
Jordie is awed by asteroids, perplexed by planets, and mesmerized by moons. She can't believe her luck when she finds a black hole taking up residence in her desk at school. Of course she's keeping it. But when the black hole starts snarfing everything in sight--including Neptune the dog--she realizes that black holes need wide open spaces, galaxies to graze, and stars to slurp. So she sets things right. Just not before she embarking on a wild, time- and space-bending mission to save her pup.
Without its light and warmth, we wouldn't even be on Earth. The sun is a powerful source of life. Learn about the closest star to Earth and all it can do. Simple text and bright, engaging photos make this highly curricular topic approachable and fun. There's so much to explore when we go off to the sun.
They twinkle and sparkle in the sky. Stars are beautiful. But what exactly are they? Learn all about the huge balls of gas that dot our night sky and give us light during the day. Simple text and bright, engaging photos make this highly curricular topic approachable and fun. Let's go off to see the stars!
Look up at the night sky and you might see something bright. It's the moon! But where does the moon's light come from? And why does it look like it changes shape and size in the sky? Find out the answers to these questions and more in through simple text and bright, engaging photos. Let's go off to the moon!
Let's take a tour of the planets that spin around our sun. From mini Mercury to giant Jupiter, red and rocky Mars to icy blue Neptune, and--of course--our home in the solar system, Earth! Travel through space to learn all about planets through simple text and bright, engaging photos. There's so much to explore when we go off to the planets!
Mae Jemison's groundbreaking journey to space opened doors for future women to succeed in STEM fields and beyond. Find out what led to her expedition to space, and learn more about the great work she has done since.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. This book examines the life of Indian American astronaut Kalpana Chawla in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills.
The My Guide to the Solar System series takes readers on a trip through our solar system and beyond! In this book, meet the Sun and learn what makes it special. Through simple sentences, emerging readers will learn technical facts and develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.
The My Guide to the Solar System series takes readers on a trip through our solar system and beyond! In this book, meet a star and learn what makes them special. Through simple sentences, emerging readers will learn technical facts and develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.
The My Guide to the Solar System series takes readers on a trip through our solar system and beyond! In this book, meet a nebula and learn what makes them special Through simple sentences, emerging readers will learn technical facts and develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.
The My Guide to the Solar System series takes readers on a trip through our solar system and beyond! In this book, meet the Moon and learn what makes it special. Through simple sentences, emerging readers will learn technical facts and develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.
The My Guide to the Solar System series takes readers on a trip through our solar system and beyond! In this book, meet a meteor and learn what makes them special. Through simple sentences, emerging readers will learn technical facts and develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of physicist Jerry C. Elliott High Eagle, one of the first Native Americans to work at NASA, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.
The My Guide to the Solar System series takes readers on a trip through our solar system and beyond! In this book, meet a comet and learn what makes them special. Through simple sentences, emerging readers will learn technical facts and develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.
The My Guide to the Solar System series takes readers on a trip through our solar system and beyond! In this book, meet a black hole and learn what makes them special. Through simple sentences, emerging readers will learn technical facts and develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.
The My Guide to the Solar System series takes readers on a trip through our solar system and beyond! In this book, meet an asteroid and learn what makes them special. Through simple sentences, emerging readers will learn technical facts and develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.
3, 2, 1, blastoff! Rocket launches are exciting events. But how do they happen? This title introduces young readers to the uses, inner workings, and future of these powerful machines. Informative text and eye-catching images provide explanations, while diagrams offer further knowledge about rockets’ parts and inner workings. The book concludes with a question that prompts readers to think about future rockets.
Invites readers to learn about space, including stars, planets, and galaxies, through the format of riddle clues and answers. Vibrant photos help illustrate the subject. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, and introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Launch a discussion about clothing words as students watch an astronaut prepare for space.
Readers will follow an imaginative young boy through normal activities - with a stellar twist!
