The Search for New Planets cover

The Search for New Planets

Author: Terp, Gail

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 3.6
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 783
Points per Word 0.000639
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

In this book, learn about scientists' efforts to explore beyond our solar system and discover new planets.

Quick Summary

Blast off into the wild world of alien worlds as real scientists use powerful telescopes to hunt for planets hiding in the darkness of space beyond our solar system. Readers will gasp at strange new worlds, Meet the Swimming Reptiles astronomers who spend their lives searching the stars, and discover how scientists actually find planets they can't even see. If your kid loves "Magic Tree House" space adventures or the "National Geographic Kids" space books, they'll be obsessed with this behind-the-scenes look at real space discovery. Perfect for kids in grades 3-5 who dream of space and want to know what's really out there.