Space-ology
Reading Level Grade 2Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2019
Reviewed
Reading Level Grade 2Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2019
ReviewedHow do you become an astronaut? What’s it like to live and work in space? These books will take kids on a fascinating journey to discover the est developments in space exploration. Today’s readers could become tomorrow’s space pioneers! Each book in this Science Slam! series is expertly crafted to meet early elementary and science curriculum standards, as well as introduce young space enthusiasts to the latest space technology and missions. Innovative, grade-appropriate activities and experiments, critical-thinking questions, and fascinating fact boxes will give kids a chance to think like astronauts.Space-ologyis part of Bearport’s Science Slam! program.
This unique series provides a comprehensive look at space exploration, with topics ranging from the features of the solar system to the life of an astronaut to a hypothetical look at life on Mars and finding an Earthlike planet. Each title effectively conveys an immense topic in an accessible and entertaining way, relying on a controlled vocabulary and five to six simple sentences per page. Appealing page layouts, featuring fullcolor Âphotographs, as well as labels and fun facts, are eyecatching and support comprehension. Each entry contains a relevant science experiment, such as designing a tiny spacecraft and building a Mars habitat. Text features include bold words highlighting important vocabulary (orbits, satellites), an index, and a visual glossary. VERDICT: Written at a second grade reading level, this is an excellent STEM series for early elementary students in a general collection, as well as for older Âhilo readers.
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