Let's Learn About Space

From a young age, many children gaze up at the stars and wonder about the faraway objects in the night sky. In this fact-filled series, readers get to know what is beyond their own world as they are introduced to the wonders of space. Each volume examines a different aspect of space, including a simple overview, clearly defined terms, and accessible text. Final activities allow readers to take their space exploration a step further. With fun facts and lots of colorful photographs, this series starts readers on a journey to unlocking the mysteries of space. Features include: Correlates directly with the Next Generation Science Standards' expectation for understanding Earth's Place in the Universe in grades 1 and 2. Space is not only part of elementary science units, but also a topic that fascinates many kids this age. Fresh and engaging spread design in which full-color images enhance the texts. Fact boxes highlight especially intriguing and memorable nuggets of information. Activities prompt young readers to engage with the topic in a hands-on fashion.