Hubble Space Telescope cover

Hubble Space Telescope

Author: Hill, David

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.4
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 620
Points per Word 0.000806

Description

Reading scheme for pupils with a reading age of 5-12 years. Violet series -- reading age 11-12 years.

Quick Summary

Kids will blast off into the cosmos with the Hubble Space Telescope as their guide, discovering how this incredible orbiting observatory captured breathtaking images of distant galaxies, nebulae, and stars that changed how we see our universe. The book reveals the mind-blowing story of Hubble's launch mishaps and the heroic space shuttle missions where astronauts rode rocket boosters into orbit to fix the telescope's faulty mirror, making it the ultimate space repair adventure. If your kid loves action-packed space stories or dreams of becoming an astronaut, they will be captivated by this real-life tale of engineering and exploration. Perfect for kids in grades 4-6 who are curious about space and science.