Exploring the Solar System

Exploring the Solar System
Exploring the Solar System

Exploring the Solar System

A History with 22 Activities
By Mary Kay Carson

<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman"><DIV>Ages 9 & up<BR>Grades 4 & up</DIV></FONT></DIV>

JUVENILE NONFICTION

176 Pages, 11 x 8 1/2

Formats: Trade Paper, Mobipocket, PDF, EPUB

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ISBN 9781613740422

Rights: WOR

Chicago Review Press (Feb 2008)

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Overview

In this stellar activity book, kids delve into the rich history of space exploration, where telescopes, satellites, probes, landers, and human missions lead to amazing discoveries. Updated to include the recent discovery of Eris which, along with Pluto, has been newly classified as a “dwarf planet” by the International Astronomical Union, this cosmic adventure challenges kids to explore the planets and other celestial bodies for themselves through activities such as building a model of a comet using soil, molasses, dry ice, and window cleaner; or creating their own reentry vehicle to safely return an egg to Earth’s surface. With biographies of more than 20 space pioneers, specific mission details, a 20-page field guide to the solar system, and plenty of suggestions for further research, this is the ultimate guidebook to exploring the solar system.

Reviews

"A real science book that should interest children in the solar system."  —St. Louis Post-Dispatch


"Well-written history of space exploration."  —Seattle Times


"Great to look at . . . The text is packed with detailed information."  —Home Education Magazine


"A refreshing approach."  —Science Books & Films


"Truly creates a mental time line and makes the reader want to continue the saga."  —SB&F



"An absolute treat."  —Bradentown Herald

Author Biography

Mary Kay Carson is the author of more than 15 nonfiction books for children, including The Underground Railroad for Kids, Weather Projects for Young Scientists, and The Wright Brothers for Kids. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.