Amazing Space

What is that big, glowing object in the afternoon sky, providing life on Earth with the light and warmth it needs? It's the sun! With the help of vibrant images and factual, elementary-level STEM text, this nonfiction astronomy title for children examines the history of our solar system's largest star, its composition, formation, and location. A space science feature spotlights the research capabilities of the Parker Solar Probe. Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support readers in grade 2 and up.

What is that big, bright object high in the night sky, reflecting the sun's light? It's the moon! With the help of vibrant images and factual, elementary-level STEM text, this nonfiction astronomy title for children examines the history of Earth's lunar satellite, its composition, formation, location, and effect on our planet. A space science feature spotlights the last manned visit to the moon and how soon astronauts will return. Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support readers in grade 2 and up.

What is that device observing planets and other celestial bodies far beyond Earth's atmosphere? It's a space telescope! With the help of vibrant images and factual, elementary-level STEM text, this nonfiction astronomy title for children examines the history of space telescopes, how these tools are used, where they orbit, and the data they collect. A space science feature spotlights a specific space telescope and its mission. Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support readers in grade 2 and up.

What is that metallic object leaving Earth and flying far beyond its atmosphere? It's a space vehicle! With the help of vibrant images and factual, elementary-level STEM text, this nonfiction astronomy title for children examines the history of space vehicles--from orbiters and landers to satellites and manned space shuttles--and what they are used for. A space science feature spotlights NASA's evolving vehicle called Orion and its future deep-space missions. Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support readers in grade 2 and up.

What is that robotic machine driving on the moon? It's a space rover! With the help of vibrant images and factual, elementary-level STEM text, this nonfiction astronomy title for children examines the history of space rovers and how the vehicles are used to explore and collect samples from the surfaces of moons, planets, and other celestial bodies. A space science feature spotlights a NASA rover nicknamed Percy and the research it conducted on Mars. Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support readers in grade 2 and up.

What is that big collection of gas, dust, and stars floating far beyond Earth's atmosphere? It's a galaxy! With the help of vibrant images and factual, elementary-level STEM text, this nonfiction astronomy title for children examines the history of galaxies, their age, location, composition, and formation. It also explores how they were discovered. A space science feature spotlights galaxies as windows to the past. Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support readers in grade 2 and up.

What is that research and testing laboratory orbiting in outer space? It's the International Space Station (ISS)! With the help of vibrant images and factual, elementary-level STEM text, this nonfiction astronomy title for children examines the history of the ISS, its construction, how it operates, and what it is used for. It also explores what life on board is like for the crew. A space science feature spotlights common types of ISS experiments. Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support readers in grade 2 and up.

What is that rocky object flying far beyond Earth's atmosphere, past stars, moons, and planets? It's a celestial body called an asteroid! With the help of vibrant images and factual, elementary-level STEM text, this nonfiction astronomy title for children examines asteroid age, composition, formation, and location. It also explores key discoveries in history. A space science feature spotlights a NASA spacecraft's visit to an asteroid. Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support readers in grade 2 and up.