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Overview
Join the crew, and prepare to explore the galaxy. This colorful book introduces young readers to the amazing world of space, space travel, and the vehicles we use to explore it. Large, colorful spreads with action-oriented text reveal the answers every young child wants to know, including why the moon seems to change shape, and how spaceships work. Packed with information and detailed pictures, this book makes an exciting gift and an ideal reference for the budding astronaut in the family.
Synopsis
Join the crew, and prepare to explore the galaxy. This colorful book introduces young readers to the amazing world of space, space travel, and the vehicles we use to explore it. Large, colorful spreads with action-oriented text reveal the answers every young child wants to know, including why the moon seems to change shape, and how spaceships work. Packed with information and detailed pictures, this book makes an exciting gift and an ideal reference for the budding astronaut in the family.
Children's Literature
This comprehensive information book about space and space exploration is a good introduction for the primary grade reader. It offers plenty of clear and colorful illustrations with text that presents just enough to launch one into further study. Only two space travelers are named, Yuri Gagarin and Neil Armstrong, but there are plenty of named vehicles and equipment. Topics are featured on double-page spreads in this large formatted book. The moon is emphasized, to include the history of the moon and phases of the moon, from waxing to waning. More information about the nature of the international space station would have provided a balance to this heavily U.S.A.-centric book. A glossary, index and useful web sites end the book. 2001, Kingfisher, $14.95. Ages 6 to Adult. Reviewer: Jacki Vawter
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Children's Literature
This comprehensive information book about space and space exploration is a good introduction for the primary grade reader. It offers plenty of clear and colorful illustrations with text that presents just enough to launch one into further study.