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: "Ah, it is sunny. Put on your sunglasses and find out why we need the sun and sunny days. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to an online article, video, and discussion questions"--

Synopsis: Introduces aspects of astronomy such as constellations, planets, and comets.

Synopsis: Easy activities provide instruction for observing the sun and discovering the many ways it can affect the things we do every day.

Synopsis: Where is it partly cloudy and 860°F? Venus! This classic picture book is a fascinating exploration of space written by children's nonfiction veteran and former chairman of the American Museum of Natural History–Hayden Planetarium Franklyn M. Branley and illustrated by Kevin O'Malley. Full of interesting facts about the eight planets in our solar system, including our very own Earth, this bestselling book also features photographs from Voyager…

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…