Astronomy & Space Books

There's No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System (Cat in the Hat's Lrning Libry)

Tish Rabe

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Total reviews: 17 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Inexplicably fun 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

My son sees this book at his doctor's office and begged for his own copy. He's usually a truck guy, so I don't understand his attraction to this book, but he definitely strongly likes it. And, heck, there's no harm in him learning the names of planets and a bit about space! Great book.

Editorial Review:

The perfect first space book for those almost-readers, There's No Place Like Space takes us on a whirlwind tour of our solar system, with a few constellations thrown in for good measure. Cat in the Hat (along with beloved Thing One and Thing Two) straps on his space suit and rhymes his way among the nine planets, presenting important facts along the way. Where else could your preschooler learn phonics and astronomy at same time? "A planet can have satellites that surround it. Uranus has lots of these objects around it" is just one example. This is a fine addition to the library of any young stargazer--few books are written with this many facts furnished in such an easy-reading manner. (Preschool to early reader) --Jill Lightner

The Best Book of Spaceships (The Best Book of)

Ian Graham

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Lives up to its name 5 out of 5 stars.
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I picked this book out from the huge selection of children's books at the National Air & Space Museum. It has some informative text and lots of attractive pictures. One especially nice thing is that it doesn't just show what spaceships look like but how they work. For example, it shows (better than some other books I've seen) the steps in a shuttle launch or a trip to the moon (it helped me explain to the kids where the lunar module is in the Saturn V, and how the astronauts got into it), and even an astronaut putting on her space suit. For the 4-7 crowd, it's great.

Editorial Review:

This engaging series is tailored to young children's interests and reading level. Lively text explains the basics of a popular subject, while intriguing facts are brought to life through detailed and informative artwork.

From the rockets that took humans to the moon to the satellites that circle Earth today, this is a supersonic journey into space. Aspiring young astronauts will love this book full of essential facts about the solar system, rockets, spacecraft, satellites, moon landings, and life in space.

A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations--and How You Can Find Them in the Sky

Michael Driscoll

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

great astronomy 101 for the middle school and older child 5 out of 5 stars.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful.

The subtitle of the book is the Story of the Stars, Planets and Constellations -- and How You Can Find Them in the Sky. It should read The Stars, The Planets, the Astronomers, the Universe and Everything. The books has definitions, factoids, readable text, stories, illustrations, pictures, a star wheel/star finder, stickers and everything that has anything to do with our world and our universe. Not for small children (too much text/ too much information), but the best introduction to astronomy I have seen for middle school and older children presented in a very very approachable/ user friendly format. Well done!

Editorial Review:

Children eight and up will enjoy this conversational but information-packed introduction to astronomy and stargazing, which includes the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, and how to navigate the night sky. Whimsical color illustrations on every page and handy definitions and sidebars help engage younger readers and develop their interest. The special star wheel helps locate stars and planets from any location at any time of year. This is the third in Black Dog & Leventhal's successful series including The Story of the Orchestra and A Child's Introduction to Poetry.

The Magic School Bus Lost In The Solar System (Magic School Bus)

Joanna Cole

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• Made with the Best Quality Material with your child in mind.
• Top Quality Children's Item.

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Total reviews: 18 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

great book! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

My 5yr old son is a huge fan of Magic School Bus series.
Especially, Solat system and human body are his favorite among them.
He memorizes the order of all the plantes in the Solar system. Draw pictures about it and make planets with playdough. Great book!

Magic school bus does it again! 5 out of 5 stars.
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All the magic school bus books are fantastic. This one is no different.
It is great for learning about the solar system.

the magic school bus lost in space 5 out of 5 stars.
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the magic school bus get lost in space is a very good book read it all the time you will love it

Creative with lots of information 4 out of 5 stars.
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This is the first magic school bus book we got. It is written for 4-5 years and up to 3rd grade. I was expeting it to read easier, but got use to it and enjoyued it. There are lots of bubbles or boxes on each page. They all have very intersting tidbits & information, but is is hard to know what to read first. Good intro to the solar system, although they are drawings and no pictures. Also, note that Pluto is no longer classified as a planet as it says in the book!

Editorial Review:

Joanna Cole, Illustrations Bruce Degen. "A first-class introduction to the planets." -SLJ, starred review. Paperback

Kids Book of the Night Sky, The (Family Fun)

Ann Love, Jane Drake

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

A Godsend for Educators 5 out of 5 stars.
23 of 23 people found this review helpful.

To Ann Love And Jane Drake
The wealth of information, the simple, clear layout and the activity ideas are a goldmine for anyone teaching Grade 6 Science and Language in Ontario. The book can be used on so many levels. I see its value as a quick reference, a source of non-fiction passages, a source of accessible, useful activities requiring easily available materials, a fascinating means for non-astronomer teachers to inform themselves quickly so that they can teach the material in an inspiring way to their classes. It is also a book that will excite any young person with a curiosity about the world around him.
You've filled a real need for educators with this book. I've bought one for myself and for two other teachers who will use it well.
THANK-YOU!
You're stars in MY book!

Editorial Review:

In this book in the Family Fun series, boys and girls will discover all the secrets the night sky holds. They can play games like "Night Sky I Spy," keep an astronomer's log and read about night sky myths. Star maps are included for each season -- so kids will know what to look for, when and where. Then as the sun goes down and the sky goes dark, they'll be ready for the night sky's all-star show.

Roaring Rockets (Amazing Machines)

Tony Mitton, Ant Parker

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Simple and Fun 5 out of 5 stars.
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Great book to add into the night reading routine. I like to read a few books each night and this one is a perfect short read. Great rhymes and simple illustrations- my son enjoys this book very much.

my 2 yo enjoys it 4 out of 5 stars.
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My son loves the animals on the rocket as much as he loves reading about the rocket. It's short and sweet and introduces him to some new space travel concepts (like wearing oxygen).

Series Collector 5 out of 5 stars.
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We added another Amazing Machines book to our collection. These are fantastic books that our boys have always loved.

Great series 5 out of 5 stars.
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My 2 yr. old is enjoying this book as a companion to the play rocket he got for Christmas. The illustrations are perfect for his age and the rhyming, accurate text is entertaining. Winner!

Editorial Review:

Rockets have power. They rise and roar. This rocket's waiting, ready to soar. Rockets carry astronauts with cool, white suits oxygen helmets and gravity boots. Blast off with more out-of-this-world couplets! This time it is machines that fly. In bright and bold illustrations that are as witty as the text, the animal crew roars and whizzes into outer space.

The Planets in Our Solar System (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2)

Franklyn M. Branley

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Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Excellent Introduction for Younger Kids 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is an excellent overview of our solar system. It has great engaging illustrations with enough little "gems" to find on every page (Shrodinger's Cat for instance). This book introduces young children to a more detaialed look at our Solar System and with specific facts about each planet.

As other reviewers have noted, the book is thematic. The illustrations included allow the parent/ teacher to point out "real world" uses of scientific knowledge (math, physics, etc.). There is one page that includes "footnotes" for the captions on the oppostie page. This is useful in teaching younger children such concepts for later reading.

As a home educator to my 4 year old son, I found the craft ideas especially beneficial in that it provides you with specific details on how to enhance the learning of these concepts with a couple of simple hands-on projects using materials easily found around your house. This material is easily adapted for older kids, although it may not include enough specific details for the older end of the age spectrum.

Editorial Review:

You live on Earth, so you already know a lot about it. But do you know about its place in out solar system? For instance, it's not the largest planet. If Jupiter were a hallow ball, 1,000 Earths would fit inside it. And did you know our planet Earth takes 365 days to go around the sun, while the planet Pluto takes 248 years?

This simple text by Franklyn M. Branely introduces the nine planets in our solar system and is complemented by Kevin O'Malley's full-color illustrations, which incorporate some of the newest space photographs available. How hot is it on Venus? Which planet takes longest to orbit the sun? Find out the answers in this updated version of this popular text. Kevin OMalleys often humorous illustrations depict a group of children and an astronomer as they learn all about our solar system. Included are some of the newest space photographs available, as well as many hands-on activities.

Find the Constellations

H. A. Rey

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Total reviews: 27 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Review for Find the Constellations 5 out of 5 stars.
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An excellent book for children and adults. Interactive. Fun. This books makes star-gazing understandable and easier.

I love this book! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I bought this book a few weeks ago to use for school. I wanted the kids to learn what some of the constellations looked like and how they looked in different parts of the world. I got so much more! I learned about how the stars "moved" relative to the earth and seasons, I learned how to pick our constellations relative to others I already new, and I learned how these stars got their names. I would definitely recommend this for anyone from 5 - 55. Very simple, but very informative!

Great for young and the not-so young! 5 out of 5 stars.
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My husband has a love for the constellations so I decided to purchase this book for him for Father's day; he just loves it and so do the girls. We went camping over the summer and this was a great book to use when we were star gazing; the illustrations are just wonderful. This is a great book for anyone that wants to learn about the constellations.

Editorial Review:

by H. A. Rey -- For Young and Older Beginners -- An excellent book for children interested in astronomy. This book teaches how to recognize constellations and shows locations of the planets through 2006. -- Charmingly illustrated, this classic book belongs in your child?s library. 72 pages, softcover.

What's Out There?: A Book about Space (Reading Railroad)

Lynn Wilson

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Excellent first book about space... 5 out of 5 stars.
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What a GREAT book! I was looking for a book for my 3 1/2 year old that would introduce him to space in a simple way, "What's Out There" is exactly what I wanted. He is so captivated by this book, it is short, simple and easy to understand. It is perfect for him now and will be for the next several years. All of the basics are covered such as the 9 planets and their relation to the sun, how the earth travels around the sun and spins, the moon, gravity, the make-up of all the planets, asteroids etc. Each topic is explained in a fun and easy way for a child to understand and the illustrations are wonderful. Highly recommend as a first book about space!

not worthy 1 out of 5 stars.
1 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I am kind of disappointed at this book. The illustration is dull. The words are plain.

Not very appealing for preschoolers or 1-2 graders, while it is too simple for a savvy reader. I would not recommend it for either gifts or self use.

Editorial Review:

What is the sun made of? What causes night and day? Why does the moon change shape? Colorful collage illustrations and an easy-to-understand text bring planets, stars, comets, and the wondrous things out there in space right down to earth in a simple introduction to the solar system for young armchair astronauts. Full color.

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Trees--E: Eastern Region (Eastern)

NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY

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Total reviews: 44 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

For the untrained observer, it can be quite a challenge to sort out the many trees that make up a stand of older forest in, say, New England or the Ozarks. This well-illustrated guidebook, covering 364 species, comes to the rescue with photographs organized in several ways: by, for example, the shape of the leaf or needle, by the fruit, by the flower or cone, and by autumn coloration. Following one visible characteristic or another, the reader can narrow the range of possibilities, then turn to an informative text that describes a tree's physical characteristics, habitat, and range. Many of the species covered are relatively rare, such as the "stinking cedar" of the Georgia-Florida border; others are locally abundant, such as the paper birch of the boreal forest, used to make ice-cream sticks; still others, such as the smooth sumac, are widespread. The guidebook also covers ornamentals introduced from other continents, such as the Chinese privet and Mahaleb cherry. --Gregory McNamee