Let's Learn About Space

Looking up at the stars on a clear night can inspire many questions in young minds. This easy-to-follow narrative provides lots of answers about star formation, sizes, temperatures, colors, constellations, and the life and death of stars. A fun, hands-on-activity illustrates why stars shine only at night. Fast facts and Words to Know sections offer additional information, while colorful photographs bring each concept into splendid focus. This book correlates directly with the Next Generation Science Standards' expectation for understanding Earth's Place in the Universe in first and second grades.

All of the planets in our solar system circle around one giant ball of gases: the sun. This simple yet fascinating book explains how the sun was formed and where its energy comes from. Readers learn to identify the different parts of the sun. A hands-on activity investigates the sun's changing place in our sky, while full-color photographs and fast facts enhance the narrative. This book correlates directly with the Next Generation Science Standards' expectation for understanding Earth's Place in the Universe in first and second grades. It is also aligned with English Language Arts standards.

The sight of the moon in the night sky can be both familiar and mysterious. Readers are introduced to concepts such as the moon's rotation, orbit, and formation. They learn the basics of gravity, tides, atmosphere, and the phases of the moon. Fast facts, a hands-on activity, and eye-catching images capture readers' attention and enhance their understanding. This book correlates directly with the Next Generation Science Standards' expectation for understanding Earth's Place in the Universe in first and second grades.

One of the most fascinating planets in our solar system is the one that we call home. This simple yet fact-filled volume encourages readers to learn about planet Earth. Details of Earth's place in space, orbit, rotation, and tilt are shared, as well as facts about Earth's layers and atmosphere. Fast facts are set in eye-catching boxes, and Words to Know help the reader navigate the text with ease. Full-color images expand on the narrative and offer additional details. An exciting activity reinforces new knowledge with hands-on fun. This book supports English Language Arts standards and correlates directly with Next Generation Science Standards.

We may not be able to see asteroids without a telescope, but there are thousands of these space rocks circling the sun. Readers learn about asteroid formation, size, shape, and orbits. They are also introduced to the methods that scientists use to track asteroids. Fast facts and a hands-on activity expand the reader's learning experience, while full-color images enrich the narrative with additional details and examples. This book supports English Language Arts standards and also correlates directly with Next Generation Science Standards.

The sun, planets, moon, and other space objects are all part of our solar system. With this fact-filled book, readers learn what a solar system is and what it contains, such as asteroids, comets, the Kuiper Belt, and the Oort Cloud. Full-color photographs and fast facts illuminate this fascinating topic, while a Words to Know section and an entertaining activity reinforce new knowledge. This book correlates directly with the Next Generation Science Standards' expectation for understanding Earth's Place in the Universe in first and second grades. It is also aligned with English Language Arts standards.

Our solar system is just one small part of our galaxy, and there are thousands of galaxies besides this one. Readers are introduced to the marvels of galaxies. Formation, sizes, and shapes of galaxies are discussed, including the Milky Way. Galactic movement and how scientists study galaxies are revealed. Color photographs, fast facts, and Words to Know sections increase the reader's learning experience, while a final hands-on activity emphasizes what the reader has learned. This book supports English Language Arts standards and correlates directly with Next Generation Science Standards.

Throughout our solar system, chunks of ice, gas, and dust fly around in the form of comets. This engaging book introduces readers to the wonders of comets: their size and shape, their formation, and how they orbit the sun. Each of the main parts of the comet is explained using simple vocabulary as well as full-color photographs. Fast facts increase readability and interest, while a fun activity encourages readers to use their new knowledge in an entertaining way. This book supports English Language Arts standards and also correlates directly with Next Generation Science Standards.