Explore our solar system and Earth's place in it as readers flip through the pages of this nonfiction title. Featuring vibrant images in conjunction with accessible charts and diagrams, readers will be fascinated from cover to cover! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.
Teaching guide to be used with Science Vocabulary Readers: Butterfly Life Cycle -- Frog Life Cycle -- Chick Life Cycle -- Horse Life Cycle -- Ladybug Life Cycle -- Sunflower Life Cycle.
The solar system can be a complicated topic, especially with young readers trying to obtain a grasp on this mind-boggling subject. However, this volume acts as an engaging primer to help young readers learn about the sun, the planets, and other aspects of the solar system. Challenging questions encourage readers to think about what they already know about the solar system. After a bit of self-query and pondering, they're provided with enlightening answers that also reinforce crucial concepts from the elementary science curriculum. They'll learn answers to where the sun goes at night, why the planets are different colors, why Earth is called Earth, and if there is life anywhere else.
What is a solar system? How many planets are there in our solar system? How many moons? What lies beyond our solar system? Discover the answers to all these questions and more as you explore the solar system.
In a mind-bogglingly vast universe, our solar system feels like a comparatively cozy home, perched out on one of the outer arms of the spiral Milky Way galaxy. Formed 4.6 billion years ago from the gravitational collapse of a giant molecular cloud, it is comprised of eight terrestrial and gaseous planets, several hundred dwarf planets, nearly five hundred moons, and other small bodies such as asteroid belts, comets, and dust clouds. Chock full of breathtaking satellite imagery, meticulously detailed computer renderings, diagrams, infographics, and the latest discoveries, readers are treated to a wealth of mind-blowing facts, images, and data. They will gain familiarity with our home solar system while also becoming curious about what lies beyond our threshold in deep space.
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.
It’s our own little corner of the universe, and it’s amazing! In this guide to the solar system we live in—from our own Earth to the life-giving sun and far-off icy planets—readers will learn many fascinating facts and details about the planet we call home and all its neighbors. Diagrams, photographs, and artwork help young astronomy buffs make connections, and clear, informative text offers details on the history and science of our solar system.
What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark? How do scientists explore faraway planets? In this book, you'll find out the answers and lots more fascinating facts about he Solar System.
Travel to the 22nd century in this captivating nonfiction title that allows readers to discover the future of space. Elementary readers will be fascinated with the possibilities that may await human life in the future. Readers will discover the technology that may be used to one day allow humans to live on another planet, new worlds, alien life, and artificial intelligence. Featuring vibrant photos, images, informational text, a glossary of terms, and a list of helpful websites for more explorations, children will be excited and enthralled as they move through this title. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.