Objects in Space

Objects in Space introduces young readers to the captivating celestial bodies beyond our planet. Developing readers strengthen their decoding skills through carefully crafted text that emphasizes the diphthongs oi, oy, ow, ou and silent consonants kn-, wr-, and -mb, complemented by spectacular astronomical imagery and compelling cosmic information. Nonfiction features including 'Did You Know?' fact boxes, a glossary, and an index enhance comprehension while building essential literacy skills. The Cosmic Journey Begins
Leaving Earth
Exploring Our Solar System
Interstellar
Leaving the Galaxy
Diphthongs and Silent Letter Word Lists
Glossary
Index Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Table of contents The Read and Explore! series invites young readers on a thrilling journey through the world's most fascinating phenomena, remarkable engineering feats, and extraordinary experiences--all while reinforcing essential phonics skills. Each volume combines lively photographs, engaging infographics, and carefully sequenced text to support developing readers as they build literacy confidence through high-interest nonfiction. Additional features include author biographies, 'Did You Know?' fact boxes, word lists highlighting specific spelling patterns, and research tools such as phonetic glossaries and indexes that enhance comprehension and encourage critical thinking.