What is a galaxy? -- Big and small -- The Milky Way -- Travel group -- Seeing the Milky Way -- Spiral shape -- Elliptical shape -- No shape -- Studying galaxies -- Activity: create a galaxy!
Summary:
"Our solar system is just one small part of our galaxy--and there are thousands of galaxies besides our own. In this accessible and straightforward text, 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 also revealed. Color photos, fast facts, and Words to Know increase the reader's learning experience, while a final hands-on activity emphasizes what the reader has learned. The book supports the Common Core English Language Arts standards for reading informational texts, and also correlates directly with Next Generation Science Standards"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.