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HarperCollins, 2015-04-08

Planets in Our Solar System

Planets in Our Solar System

Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science 2

Franklyn M Branley, Author

Kevin O'Malley, Illustrator

Paperback

9780062381941

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Describes the planets and other bodies of the solar system-- includes directions for making models showing the size of the planets and their distance from the sun.
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This engaging nonfiction book introduces young readers to the wonders of our solar system, detailing each planet’s unique characteristics. Through clear explanations and vivid illustrations, it nurtures curiosity and invites exploration, inspiring awe at the vastness and order of the universe.

Keywords and Themes: Activity Books • Animals • Art • Astronomy • Baby Animals • Birds • Curiosity • Discoveries • Discovery • Games & Activities • General • How Things Work/Are Made • Inquiry • Juvenile Nonfiction • Learning • Observation • Order • Patterns • Science • Science & Nature • Technology • Wonder • Word Games • Zoology

Readability • 3.4

Age Range • 4-8

Pages • 32

Subjects • Planets • Solar system • Juvenile works

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Astronomy • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Discoveries • Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology | How Things Work/Are Made • Juvenile Nonfiction | Activity Books | General • Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Baby Animals • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Zoology • Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Birds • Juvenile Nonfiction | Games & Activities | Word Games • Juvenile Nonfiction | Art | General

Read and find out about the planets in our solar system in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.

Where is it partly cloudy and 860°F? Venus! Full of interesting facts about the eight planets in our solar system, including our very own Earth, this bestselling book also features photographs from Voyager and other space explorers.

This classic picture book is a fascinating exploration of space written by the former chairman of the American Museum of Natural History-Hayden Planetarium Franklyn M. Branley and illustrated by Kevin O'Malley. It features a find out more section with instructions for making your own solar system mobile and web research prompts about how to track the moon. Both text and artwork were vetted for accuracy by Jurrie van der Woude of NASA.

This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:

  • hands-on and visual
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Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs:

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  • Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach
  • Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations
  • Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills
  • Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists
  • Meet national science education standards
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  • Over 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests

Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

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