The Magic School Bus Lost In The Solar System (Magic School Bus)
by Joanna Cole
from Scholastic Press
- Made with the Best Quality Material with your child in mind.
- Top Quality Children's Item.
Joanna Cole, Illustrations Bruce Degen. "A first-class introduction to the planets." -SLJ, starred review. Paperback
There's No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System (Cat in the Hat's Lrning Libry)
by Tish Rabe
from Random House Books for Young Readers
The perfect first space book for those almost-readers, There's No Place Like Space takes us on a whirlwind tour of our solar system, with a few constellations thrown in for good measure. Cat in the Hat (along with beloved Thing One and Thing Two) straps on his space suit and rhymes his way among the nine planets, presenting important facts along the way. Where else could your preschooler learn phonics and astronomy at same time? "A planet can have satellites that surround it. Uranus has lots of these objects around it" is just one example. This is a fine addition to the library of any young stargazer--few books are written with this many facts furnished in such an easy-reading manner. (Preschool to early reader) --Jill Lightner
Blast off for educational fun! Beginning readers and budding astronomers are launched via Seussian sorcery on a wild trip to visit the nine planets in our solar system along with the Cat in the Hat, Thing One, Thing Two, and Dick and Sally.
From the Hardcover edition.
The Planets in Our Solar System (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2)
by Franklyn M. Branley
from HarperTrophy
You live on Earth, so you already know a lot about it. But do you know about its place in out solar system? For instance, it's not the largest planet. If Jupiter were a hallow ball, 1,000 Earths would fit inside it. And did you know our planet Earth takes 365 days to go around the sun, while the planet Pluto takes 248 years?
This simple text by Franklyn M. Branely introduces the nine planets in our solar system and is complemented by Kevin O'Malley's full-color illustrations, which incorporate some of the newest space photographs available. How hot is it on Venus? Which planet takes longest to orbit the sun? Find out the answers in this updated version of this popular text. Kevin O'Malleys often humorous illustrations depict a group of children and an astronomer as they learn all about our solar system. Included are some of the newest space photographs available, as well as many hands-on activities.
The Stars: A New Way to See Them
by H. A. Rey
from Houghton Mifflin
The Stars: A New Way to See Them. By H.A. Rey. This remains our all-time favorite guide to learning the constellations. Written for older kids and adults, its simple style has made it a top seller for more than 40 years. Classy cartoon illustrations and star charts round out this fine guidebook. 160 pages, softcover.
The Moon Seems to Change (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
by Franklyn M. Branley
from HarperTrophy
Explains the phases of the moon--the changes that seem to happen to it as it goes around Earth.
What Makes Day and Night (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
by Franklyn M. Branley
from HarperTrophy
"Accompanied by NASA photographs and Dorros's colorful, lively drawings, the text explains the Earth's rotation in clear and simple terms. An experiment using a lamp as the sun' further clarifies the principles introduced." '- Booklist.
Find the Constellations
by H. A. Rey
from Houghton Mifflin
by H. A. Rey -- For Young and Older Beginners -- An excellent book for children interested in astronomy. This book teaches how to recognize constellations and shows locations of the planets through 2006. -- Charmingly illustrated, this classic book belongs in your child?s library. 72 pages, softcover.
Team Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon (Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 (Awards))
by Catherine Thimmesh
from Houghton Mifflin
Here is a rare perspective on a story we only thought we knew. For Apollo 11, the first moon landing, is a story that belongs to many, not just the few and famous. It belongs to the seamstress who put together twenty-two layers of fabric for each space suit. To the engineers who created a special heat shield to protect the capsule during its fiery reentry. It belongs to the flight directors, camera designers, software experts, suit testers, telescope
crew, aerospace technicians, photo developers, engineers, and navigators.
Gathering direct quotes from some of these folks who worked behind the scenes, Catherine Thimmesh reveals their very human worries and concerns. Culling NASA transcripts, national archives, and stunning NASA photos from Apollo 11, she captures not only the sheer magnitude of this feat but also the dedication, ingenuity, and perseverance of the greatest team ever—the team that worked to first put man on that great gray rock in the sky.
What's Out There?: A Book about Space (All Aboard Books)
by Lynn Wilson
from Grosset & Dunlap
Text and illustrations provide information about the sun, moon, and planets that make up our solar system.
A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations--and How You Can Find Them in the Sky
by Michael Driscoll
from Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Children eight and up will enjoy this conversational but information-packed introduction to astronomy and stargazing, which includes the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, and how to navigate the night sky. Whimsical color illustrations on every page and handy definitions and sidebars help engage younger readers and develop their interest. The special star wheel helps locate stars and planets from any location at any time of year. This is the third in Black Dog & Leventhal's successful series including The Story of the Orchestra and A Child's Introduction to Poetry.
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