From the series Journey into Space
The Asteroid Belt
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
ReviewedDo you know what lies in the asteroid belt? This nonfiction title takes curious readers on a journey to this rocky part of the solar system. Narrative text combines with vibrant illustrations to teach about asteroids and the other objects in the belt. Fun facts and features add bonus information, while questions encourage readers to think about what they have learned and connect more with the text. This low-level title is sure to be a hit for kids wanting to know more about the solar system!
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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