Showcases the beauty of meteor showers, a phenomenon recorded throughout history. This book introduces the reader to meteor showers, explains how and why they happen, and gives tips on where and when to view them.
Showcases colorful atmospheric phenomena, from fire rainbows to sun dogs. This book introduces the reader to rainbows and halos, explains how and why they appear, and gives tips on where and when to view them.
Showcases the majesty of eclipses. This book introduces the reader to solar and lunar eclipses, explains how and why they happen, and gives tips on where and when to view them safely.
Showcases the colorful light shows known as auroras. This book introduces the reader to aurora borealis and aurora australis, explains how and why they happen, and gives tips on where and when to view them.
I Read! You Read! books are designed for shared reading between a young reader and an adult. Jump into orbit around one planet in our amazing solar system: Earth! Take a fact-filled flight to learn what makes our home planet so special. Explore its watery surface, its protective atmosphere, and more.
The solar system consists of the Sun and all celestial bodies that orbit it, including eight planets, their moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
The Sun is the star at the center of the solar system, providing light and heat through nuclear fusion, and is essential for sustaining life on Earth. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite, known for its phases as it orbits Earth, influencing tides, and being the only celestial body humans have set foot on. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Stars are luminous balls of gas, primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, that generate energy through nuclear fusion, emitting light and heat across vast distances in space. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Neptune is the eighth planet from the Sun, known for its deep blue color, strong winds, and being the outermost gas giant in the solar system. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, a gas giant primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, known for its Great Red Spot and numerous moons. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun, known for its stunning system of icy rings and its gas giant composition, primarily made of hydrogen and helium. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun, distinguished by its pale blue-green color, its unusual axial tilt that causes it to rotate on its side, and its status as an ice giant. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Mercury is the smallest and innermost planet in the solar system, known for its extreme temperatures, lack of atmosphere, and rapid orbit around the Sun. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Pluto is a dwarf planet located in the Kuiper Belt, known for its icy surface, elliptical orbit, and its reclassification from a planet to a dwarf planet in 2006. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Planet Earth is the third planet from the Sun, characterized by its diverse ecosystems, life-supporting atmosphere, abundant water, and dynamic geological processes. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Venus is the second planet from the Sun, characterized by its thick, toxic atmosphere rich in carbon dioxide, extreme surface temperatures, and bright visibility from Earth as the "morning star" or "evening star." Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun, often called the "Red Planet" due to its iron oxide-rich surface, and is known for its cold, dry conditions and exploration interest for potential past or present life. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Scientist Kalpana Chawla was an Indian-American astronaut and aerospace engineer, best known for being the first woman of Indian origin to go to space, and for her work on the Space Shuttle Columbia. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Scientist Sally Ride was an American astronaut and physicist, best known for being the first American woman to travel to space aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
History Maker Neil Armstrong was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer, best known for being the first person to walk on the Moon during NASA's Apollo 11 mission in 1969. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Break down the science of space junk in this hi-lo scaffolded text. This title layers decoding strategies with comprehension skills to ensure students can access the text as they build content knowledge. With Weird Space Science: The Breakdown, older readers can explore the science of space while building foundational reading skills, acquiring vocabulary, and gaining fluency.
Break down the science of space signals in this hi-lo scaffolded text. This title layers decoding strategies with comprehension skills to ensure students can access the text as they build content knowledge. With Weird Space Science: The Breakdown, older readers can explore the science of space while building foundational reading skills, acquiring vocabulary, and gaining fluency.
Break down the science of rogue planets in this hi-lo scaffolded text. This title layers decoding strategies with comprehension skills to ensure students can access the text as they build content knowledge. With Weird Space Science: The Breakdown, older readers can explore the science of space while building foundational reading skills, acquiring vocabulary, and gaining fluency.
Break down the science of space radiation in this hi-lo scaffolded text. This title layers decoding strategies with comprehension skills to ensure students can access the text as they build content knowledge. With Weird Space Science: The Breakdown, older readers can explore the science of space while building foundational reading skills, acquiring vocabulary, and gaining fluency.