Space is huge -- Meet the neighbors -- Sunny stuff -- Our planet -- Our orbiting rock -- Closest to the sun -- Mission Mars -- What else is in space? -- Mighty Jupiter -- Farthest from the sun -- Super stars -- Star types -- Giant galaxies -- Stargazing -- Awesome astronomy -- Space bound -- Explorers -- Amazing astronauts -- Living in space -- Strange space -- Glossary -- Test your memory.
Summary:
"Before blasting off into space, young astronauts need a basic knowledge of what lies beyond Earth's atmosphere. This stellar volume provides the information they need, including astonishing facts about the sun, moon, planets, and our own Earth. High-interest science curricular topics such as black holes, asteroids, and space missions are explained through comprehensible and at-level text. Cute cartoon characters communicate more fun facts, and a practical activity on every spread encourages reader participation. A final quiz about essential information offers an opportunity for self-assessment"-- 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.