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Description
This book introduces concepts related to our solar system and Earth's place in it through various activities and projects. The coauthor is Lim Cheng Puay.
Quick Summary
If your kid is curious about space but tends to glaze over when faced with dense textbooks, this one might actually hold their attention. Instead of just listing facts about planets, the book gets kids building and doing things like making scale models or simple experiments that help explain how the solar system works. It's pretty short at around 2,400 words, so even reluctant readers won't feel overwhelmed, and the hands-on projects give them something tangible to walk away with. Perfect for middle graders who learn better by doing rather than just reading, or for kids who devoured National Geographic kids' space articles and want something more interactive. Parents will appreciate that it's educational without feeling like homework, and the projects use common household items so you're not scrambling for supplies.