From the series Journey into Space
Moons
Reading Level Grades 1-2Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2023
Reviewed From the series Journey into Space
Reading Level Grades 1-2Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2023
ReviewedThe solar system is filled with fascinating moons! Young readers can learn about some of the most interesting in this nonfiction title. Narrative text and colorful illustrations work together to take students on a journey to seven different moons in the solar system and highlight what makes each moon unique. Fun facts add bonus information, and questions engage the reader and push them to think creatively about what they have learned.
Colorful illustrations in these titles show various children learning about space. They imagine traveling to the planets, moons, and other objects in our solar system as they visit the science museum, learn in class, or take a plane ride. "Mission Goals" set a purpose for reading, while "Beyond the Mission" suggests an activity to extend learning as well as a few questions to ponder. Blastoff Jimmy appears with additional facts of interest like the composition of asteroids. The end of each exploration is a recap page with facts about the visited objects such as the comparative sizes of asteroids, or number of moons for each planet. A list of suggested reading as well as FactSurfer links to online resources offer additional material to explore. VERDICT: An introduction to solar system basics for young readers that would work well in classrooms or library collections.
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