Books in Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: Space Science series

Describes Earth, our planet and the third one from the sun in our solar system, and its geographical features.

Describes Jupiter, the fifth planet closest to the sun in our solar system, and compares it to Earth.

Describes Saturn, the sixth planet from the sun in our solar system, and compares it to Earth.

Describes the causes and features of the different types of weather that occur around the world.

Describes what comets are, where they come from, and how they make shooting stars.

Describes the different things that can be done in the library, including reading, consulting a librarian, listening to stories, using a computer, and borrowing books.

Using simple text and illustrations, describes how a pinecone grows into a pine tree.

Presents information about the Statue of Liberty, including what it represents, where it is located, and where it came from.

Describes the life cycle of tadpoles and how they eventually become frogs.

Describes Venus, the planet second-closest to the sun in our solar system, and compares it to Earth.

Discusses coral reefs, examining their physical structure and the animals that live on them.

Describes the main environmental features of the prairie and the types of animals that live there, including rattlesnakes, burrowing owls, and American bison.