Your mission... rocket into space with Space Explorer and discover everything you need to know about the Sun and Moon.
Synopsis
Your mission... rocket into space with Space Explorer and discover everything you need to know about the Sun and Moon.
Children's Literature
The first two pages provide a definition and overview of the Solar System. A drawing shows the size of the planets "roughly to scale, but the distances between them are not to scale." Browsing readers can look for the eye-catching star facts that are found throughout the book. The book is written in clear, simple sentences. The author explains the importance of sunlight, what happens during an eclipse, and how heat and light are produced. There is a close-up photograph of the surface of the moon, and an explanation of the phases of the moon. There are a few experiments for readers. Readers can see what a lunar rover looks like and will learn about the famous Apollo 11 mission in 1969. The photos are clear and interesting. A glossary and index are also included. The final page contains notes for parents and teachers offering further information and an experiment. A mix of drawing and photographs in this 24-page book will help both browsers and students working on assignments. Sidebars are distinguished from the main text by print size. This is part of the "QEB Solar System" series, which, taken as a whole, provides a good introduction for young readers to the sun, planets, moons, meteors, asteroids and comets. Reviewer: Sharon Salluzzo
The first two pages provide a definition and overview of the Solar System. A drawing shows the size of the planets "roughly to scale, but the distances between them are not to scale." Browsing readers can look for the eye-catching star facts that are found throughout the book. The book is written in clear, simple sentences. The author explains the importance of sunlight, what happens during an eclipse, and how heat and light are produced. There is a close-up photograph of the surface of the moon, and an explanation of the phases of the moon. There are a few experiments for readers. Readers can see what a lunar rover looks like and will learn about the famous Apollo 11 mission in 1969. The photos are clear and interesting. A glossary and index are also included. The final page contains notes for parents and teachers offering further information and an experiment. A mix of drawing and photographs in this 24-page book will help both browsers and students working on assignments. Sidebars are distinguished from the main text by print size. This is part of the "QEB Solar System" series, which, taken as a whole, provides a good introduction for young readers to the sun, planets, moons, meteors, asteroids and comets. Reviewer: Sharon Salluzzo
