Little Kids First Big Book of Space (Little Kids First Big Books)
by Catherine D Hughes (Author) David A Aguilar (Illustrator)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: Little Kids First Big Books
This beautiful book is the latest addition to the National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series. These colorful pages will introduce young children to the wonders of space, with colorful illustrations by David Aguilar and simple text that is perfect for beginning readers or for reading aloud.
The book will explain basic concepts of space, beginning with what is most familiar to kids and expanding out into the universe.
Chapters include:
- Chapter 1 focuses on the Earth, moon, and sun.
- Chapter 2 introduces kids to the other planets in our solar system.
- Chapter 3 explains other objects in our solar system, such as dwarf planets, comets, and asteroid belts.
- Chapter 4 voyages even farther afield, touching on concepts such as the universe, the Milky Way, stars, galaxies, and black holes.
- The last chapter delves into space exploration: humans on the moon, spaceships, the International Space Station, etc.
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$14.95
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Review quotes
"Really interesting and encourages great conversation between you and your child. A fun book for any family to explore." —The Children's Nook blog "Featuring fun, short entries about planets, stars, galaxies and more, this charming book is perfect for reading aloud or for beginning readers to enjoy themselves." —Today's Zaman
Catherine D Hughes
Catherine D. Hughes is the author of several books in the National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, including Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs, Little Kids First Big Book of Space, and Little Kids First Big Book of the Ocean. She also has a degree in early childhood development.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781426310140
Lexile Measure
710
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Publication date
October 09, 2012
Series
Little Kids First Big Books
BISAC categories
JNF051040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Astronomy
Library of Congress categories
Astronomy
