Synopsis: Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Synopsis: PLANETS guides beginning readers on a journey of exploration through the solar system, showing how planets were formed, their attraction to stars, moons, and satellites, and how we humans explore our space neighborhood--the Milky Way galaxy--and beyond. A companion digital book poses evidence-based questions through fun Q & A, matching games, writing activities, and vocabulary "slams" that test the reader's comprehension.

Synopsis: Has the excitement of the total solar eclipse sparked interest in the sun, moon, and stars in your home or classroom? The Sun and the Moon should not be missed! Recommended by Brightly.com in 2017 as a favorite book for kids about astronomy: "This book even has a glossary and science experiments to offer kids a hands-on learning experience."The sun is out in the day and always has a circle shape. The moon’s shape seems to change and you can…

Synopsis: Imagine that you're walking on the moon. What is it like? For thousands of years people looked up at the moon and wondered about it. Now we know what the moon is like. There is no air on the moon and nothing grows, but there are towering mountains and deep craters--and much more! Colder than the desert, the hotter than the desert, the moon is an amazing place to explore.

Synopsis: If you lived on the moon, you would have two straight weeks of daylight and then two weeks of night! On earth, we have both day and night in just twenty-four hours, thanks to the quick rotation of our planet.Now rebranded with a new cover look, this classic picture book uses simple, fun diagrams and a guided experiment to explain what makes day and night. This book also includes a find out more section with additional activities to track…

Synopsis: An addition to a popular science series provides answers to commonly asked questions about space exploration, including "Which was the first living being in space?" and "Do you grow taller or shorter in space?" Simultaneous.

Synopsis: Presents a brief discussion of the properties of galaxies, including the Milky Way and others.

Synopsis: The At Your Fingertips series places children at the center of our exciting and colorful world. Each uniquely shaped book contains beautiful illustrations and fascinating facts. SPACE launches youngsters on a fabulous voyage through the universe, where they will get a close-up view of Earth, the moon, the sun, and the rest of our solar system.

Synopsis: Simple language and bold illustrations make this a fun and informative book about the sun. "Add this one to primary-grade science shelves."--Booklist

Synopsis: "Did you know the sun is a star? Learn more amazing facts about the sun in this super book"--Page 2 of cover

Synopsis: "You live on the Earth! Learn more about our planet in this exciting book"--Page 2 of cover

Synopsis: "The moon is our closest neighbor in space. Read this cool book to learn all about it"--Page 2 of cover

Synopsis: "Twinkle, twinkle, little star. This book will tell you all about stars"--Page 2 of cover

Synopsis: Have you noticed that the moon sometimes seems to grow and shrink? Read and find out about the phases of the moon! With a simple experiment using an orange, a pencil, and a flashlight, you can see for yourself why the moon looks different at different times of the month.Now rebranded with a new cover look, this classic picture book features rich vocabulary and simple diagrams. Both text and artwork were vetted for accuracy by an expert.This is a…

Synopsis: From simple questions like "How hot is the sun?" to more complex ones like "Is there life elsewhere in the solar system?" this book helps kids understand what they see when they look up at the sky.So many mysterious things appear when we look up at the sky. And then there are the bodies we can't even see. Learning about the universe helps us understand our own planet. Children will find out about stars, planets, comets, meteors, and more. The…