Books in Let's Learn About Space series

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.

Our solar system is just one small part of our galaxy, and there are thousands of galaxies besides this one. Readers are introduced to the marvels of galaxies. Formation, sizes, and shapes of galaxies are discussed, including the Milky Way. Galactic movement and how scientists study galaxies are revealed. Color photographs, fast facts, and Words to Know sections increase the reader's learning experience, while a final hands-on activity emphasizes what the reader has learned. This book supports English Language Arts standards and correlates directly with Next Generation Science Standards.

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.

The sight of the moon in the night sky can be both familiar and mysterious. Readers are introduced to concepts such as the moon's rotation, orbit, and formation. They learn the basics of gravity, tides, atmosphere, and the phases of the moon. Fast facts, a hands-on activity, and eye-catching images capture readers' attention and enhance their understanding. This book correlates directly with the Next Generation Science Standards' expectation for understanding Earth's Place in the Universe in first and second grades.