Reaching for the Stars

Beyond The Stars: In Reaching for the Stars: Bringing Space Home, 4th-9th graders learn about some of the marvelous discoveries we've learned about space, and what inventions led us to unravel the mysteries that had society puzzled for centuries. Learning About Space: Did you know we use space inventions every day? Young readers learn about some of the most interesting inventions and discoveries about space, and how they apply to our everyday lives!

Book Features: • Ages 9-15, Grades 4-9 • 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches • Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures • Includes post-reading questions and activities • Reading/teaching tips and glossary included Beyond The Stars: In Reaching for the Stars: Imagining Space, 4th-9th graders learn all the amazing facts about past societies' views on space, astrology, astronomy, and how science has taken us to where we are today. Then And Now: Ancient civilizations had a much different understanding of what space was. Young readers learn about the historic views of space, astronomy, astrology, and how science has changed our perspective and abilities to travel to space! Build Reading Skills: This engaging 32-page children's book will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided post-reading questions and fun activities. Leveled Books: Part of the Reaching for the Stars series, the high interest text and full-color pictures make this children's book an engaging read with fun and interesting facts about historical views on space and where we are today. Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

Beyond The Stars: In Reaching for the Stars: Sleeping in Space, 4th-9th graders learn all the amazing facts about sending astronauts to space, how they can live there, and why it's all possible! Stories About Space: What do astronauts eat? How do they sleep? Young readers learn about common problems in space and the ways that humans have solved them. It includes information on how astronauts eat, bathe, sleep, and play while in space.

Beyond The Stars: In Reaching for the Stars: Investigating Space Mysteries, 4th-9th graders learn about some of the marvelous mysteries and fascinating discoveries of outer space. Learning About Space: What is a black hole? Do aliens exist? Young readers learn about some of the unsolved mysteries of space, and some of our greatest discoveries. Learn about planet types, what the universe is made of, and more!