Rocketship Kids: Explore the Solar System
Pace Harper
Paperback
(Independently published, July 3, 2019)
The Rocketship Kids, Alan and Sally, take off for an outer space adventure to explore the solar system. The pages are packed with more than 50 accurate and up-to-date science facts covering astronomy and astrophysics; presented in easy to read language. After finishing the book, the young reader will know more about the solar system than most adults, gain an understanding of distance and scale, and be able to develop a mental picture of the complete solar system. The book is designed for early readers (age 5-10), and is intended to engage the imagination with a shipboard perspective, so the child is not just learning to read; they are also learning basic science and learning to visualize what they learn; all at the same time. The book is fully illustrated, with limited, large-font text, so the child won't get lost or bored while reading. To draw the reader in deeper into the subject matter, and to make reading with (or to) your kids more engaging; there is an interactive element woven throughout the book that challenges the reader to recall what they've already read, and think critically about what they are reading. By combining different types of learning, and focusing on a subject that is critical to the development of a child's understanding of the world around them; "Rocketship Kids: Explore the Solar System" packs a lot of education into a small, easily consumable package. It serves not only as your child's introduction to the solar system, but a foundation for astronomy and planetary science that they can build upon as they progress through their education.