Space: Sun, Moon, and Stars cover

Space: Sun, Moon, and Stars

Author: Hewitt, Sally

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.5
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 1857
Points per Word 0.000269
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

This introduction to space describes Earth, the Moon and Sun, the solar system and its planets, stars, galaxies, meteors, and comets, discusses space travel, and offers tips on how to look at objects in the night sky.

Quick Summary

Blast off into the universe with this kid-friendly guide that turns space science into a nighttime adventure kids can actually see from their own backyard. The book is packed with amazing facts about planets, shooting stars, and astronauts that make the night sky feel like a giant playground waiting to be explored. If your kid loves the National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Space or the Magic School Bus rides, they'll gravitate toward this accessible tour of the cosmos. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders who stare out their windows at night wondering what all those twinkling lights actually are.