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First Big Book of Space (National Geographic Little Kids)
SKU
057963
ISBN
9781426310140
Grade PK-3
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Charlotte Mason
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Description
The First Big Book of Space by Catherine Hughes is a wonderful, kid-friendly introduction to our solar system. This hardcover, 128-page book uses a format with plenty of illustrations and photos to engage your young ones.
Five chapters explain familiar objects first (sun, moon and earth) and then move out into the solar system Looking Up From Earth, Earth's Neighborhood, Earth's Other Neighbors, Far Far Away, and Exploring Space. Throughout the chapters you will find fact boxes that give an overview of each topic, Pop-Up Facts that offer added information to the main text, beautiful art, photos, and illustrations with labeling for your visual young learner. Questions are also scattered through the chapters for discussion points or an extension of the content. Expand your child's astronomy vocabulary with the terms that are introduced throughout; the glossary (at the back) lists them alphabetically with short definitions. Rounding out the chapters is a two-page map of the solar system that can be used to see planet order, practice naming the planets, and to see the different planet categories rocky, gas, and dwarf.
The text is simply written for easier understanding, and for beginning readers. If your child isn't reading yet, this is a good parent read-aloud. The information is solid and fact-based with no theory interjection. Two pages of Parent Tips are offered at the back of the book to build on the information presented nine activities in all. Some fun options include watching the sunrise together, observing the movement of the sun, following the phases of the moon, learning the poem "Star Light, Star Bright," and more. "To infinity and beyond" with your little space explorers. ~ Donna
Publisher's Description of First Big Book of Space (National Geographic Little Kids)
This beautiful book is the latest addition to the National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series. These colorful pages will introduce young children to the wonders of space, with colorful illustrations by David Aguilar and simple text that is perfect for beginning readers or for reading aloud. The book will explain basic concepts of space, beginning with what is most familiar to kids and expanding out into universe.
Category Description for National Geographic Little Kids First Book Of ____
This series includes a variety of educational topics for children. Colorful
pages display simple and easy-to-read information that is accompanied by
helpful pictures and illustrations. Each of these books provides a great
introduction to different topics that include science, weather, and space. Fun
facts are included throughout the books, and there are also extra questions and
activities that help better engage the reader. These books would be great for
older children or as a read-aloud for younger kids.
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Brand: | National Geographic Society Children's Books |
| Grades: | PK-3 |
| ISBN: | 9781426310140 |
| Length in Inches: | 10 |
| Width in Inches: | 10 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.75 |
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