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If your child enjoys stargazing, they’ll love learning to identify constellations. This book teaches kids about the basics of space, such as planets and moons, while going in-depth about all sorts of constellations. Scientific terms are defined as well, so young readers get a better understanding of space and know the correct terms to use. They can learn random fun facts, the mythology behind constellations and how to find each one at night with the help of the sky maps and step-by-step instructions. This book was designed for kids ages 6-9.
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With this book, kids will learn the order of the planets and that each planet has its own unique characteristics. This book defines things in an easy-to-understand way. This book is designed for children 3-5 years old.
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“Space!” includes up-to-date information about various stars, planets and space exploration. The book covers astronomy topics from black holes to shooting stars, and includes computer-generated, 3D models showing details in oversized graphics kids will find fascinating. Data boxes and infographics teach kids even more interesting facts about the universe, and timelines enhance learning by teaching children about various cosmic events and when they occurred. The book also highlights space travel, radio astronomy and optical telescope astronomy. The reference section makes it easy to look up specific data. You will even find star charts to help locate objects in the sky by star-hopping from Northern to Southern hemispheres. It’s recommended for children ages 7 to 10 years old.
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With stunning imagery, this book allows kids to get a closer look at their favorite planets. The clear and concise content teaches the basic concepts of space and is easy for young children to read aloud. Multiple facts about each planet help children learn the temperature, size, terrain and moons of different planets. Additional pages are devoted to other topics such as asteroids, dwarf planets, nebulas and comets, and the book finishes with explanations of human space travel that will have kids imagining what life might be like on the International Space Station. The illustrations are realistic and some images are actual pictures captured by probes and telescopes. It’s recommended for children ages 4 to 8.
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“Space” teaches young readers about space shuttles, planets and even UFOs through simple text and a colorful layout. Kids will learn about various mysteries in astronomy with informative text that is easy to comprehend despite the complex subject matter. One of the main highlights of this book is the large, full-size photography, which helps children stay engaged. The font included is similar to a child’s handwriting and makes the book less intimidating. Additional graphics are included to ensure it’s a fun and interesting read from beginning to end. Specific vocabulary words related to astronomy are also highlighted to ensure readers have a truly educational experience.
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Appreciating the night sky doesn’t require expensive equipment — all kids have to do is look up! “Astronomy for Kids” teaches readers ages 7 to 13 how to get the most out of their observations of the stars above with oversized illustrations and fun facts that help them spot not just stars but planets and constellations. These pages also give readers plenty of fun facts about what they’re seeing, plus the events that can be harder to spot, like shooting stars and meteor showers. The book’s clear illustrations provide a good guide for kids who are just starting to identify what they see in the sky, and the information is well-organized and easy to follow.
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Budding astronomers and astronauts alike will love the big, beautiful visuals in this book, including the amazing terrain of Saturn and the rocky landscape of Mars. Interviews and facts in the large photographic spreads will keep the learning going as kids peruse the detailed photographs and illustrations of space phenomena like black holes and the Big Bang, as well as the rovers and space suits that have let humans explore parts of our galaxy. The images are detailed with sharply reproduced black backgrounds and additional fact boxes help reinforce new concepts. This book is ideal for children ages 7 to 10.
Expert Commentary
“Outer space, perhaps more than anything else, can truly spur the imagination of a child or young student. Whether through images or only words, the vastness of outer space amazed me in my own childhood, and I see the same awe in children I teach time after time. Ensuring the child learns about this vastness with relation to real-world events is a helpful way to make the learning resonate on a personal level.”