Astronomy, Astronauts, and Space Exploration cover

Astronomy, Astronauts, and Space Exploration

Author: Gifford, Clive

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 6.9
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 4820
Points per Word 0.000207
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.03125

Description

This book discusses the latest space probes, how rockets lift off, and what it is like living in the weightlessness of space.

Quick Summary

This book takes readers behind the scenes of actual space missions with real astronaut training, latest probe discoveries, and the science behind how rockets blast off into the cosmos. Kids will marvel at what daily life looks like in zero gravity, how spacecraft survive extreme temperatures, and the jaw-dropping photos from distant planets. If your kid loves The Wonder of Wild Horses of Wild Horses space as much as the Magic Tree House series or enjoys learning crazy facts like in National Geographic Kids books, they'll be hooked. Ideal for kids in grades 4-8 (ages 9-14) who are curious about space and want real science meets high-interest storytelling.