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Tom's Telescope: A Book about the Moon and the Sun

Kerry Dinmont (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503821019

Introduces readers to Tom's day of looking through a telescope. Discusses the Moon and Sun through Tom's experience. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.

The Sun Is Hot

Amanda Gebhardt (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941430

Investigate how the Sun warms Earth in this decodable science book for beginning readers. A combination of domain-specific sight words and sequenced phonics skills builds confidence in content area reading. Bold, colorful photographs align directly with the text to help readers strengthen comprehension.

The Night Sky

Amanda Gebhardt (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941423

Look up and observe the moon and stars in this decodable science book for beginning readers. A combination of domain-specific sight words and sequenced phonics skills builds confidence in content area reading. Bold, colorful photographs align directly with the text to help readers strengthen comprehension.

Here Comes the Sun

Dona Herweck Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781480751385

Learn about the sun and all that it does for us! The sun shines, gives us light, keeps us warm, helps plants grow, gives us energy, and more. We really need the sun. The vibrant images and easy-to-read text in this science reader will keep students engaged from cover to cover! This reader also includes instructions for an engaging science activity and practice problems to give students further understanding of the sun. A helpful glossary and index are also included for additional support.

So You Want to Be an Astronaut

Clayton Anderson (author) Iris Amaya (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781668908532

What do you want to be when you grow up? Do you reach for the stars? Do you value teamwork and shoot for the moon? Are you out of this world? You want to be an astronaut! It's a tough job but learn from a real-life astronaut what it takes to achieve that goal--and what you can do right now to help prepare for blast off! Discover the values, qualities, and soft skills needed to be a space traveler--or succeed in any ambition.

The Awesome Night Sky

Kay Barnham (author) Maddie Frost (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427126221

Learn all about the constellations, shooting stars, and satellites you can see when you look up into the night sky.

The Sun

Christina Leaf (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347047

Ready for a trip to the center of the solar system? This engaging title takes young readers on a journey to learn about the Sun. Narrative text provides facts about the Sun’s size, distance from Earth, and other relevant information, while vibrant illustrations support the text. Questions at the beginning and end of the book reiterate educational concepts and encourage readers to think more deeply about the text. This low-level title will help young readers shine!

The Outer Planets

Christina Leaf (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347030

Get ready for a visit to the outer limits of the solar system! This low-level nonfiction title uses narrative text and playful illustrations to introduce young readers to the ice and gas giants of the solar system. Students can learn about Jupiter’s Great Red Spot and Saturn’s rings. Bonus facts add even more information, while questions encourage readers to think creatively about the text. This exciting space voyage will engage young students on their own reading journey!

Moons

Derek Zobel (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347023

The 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.

The Inner Planets

Christina Leaf (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347016

Would you like to visit Mars? What about Venus? This nonfiction title teaches kids about the rocky inner planets of the solar system. Narrative text takes readers from planet to planet, while colorful illustrations show off each planet’s features. Fun facts offer bonus information, while an infographic sums up important information about the planets. Questions engage readers and ask them to think creatively, making this a journey that is both fun and educational!

The Dwarf Planets

Betsy Rathburn (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347009

Many people are familiar with Pluto, but what about the other dwarf planets in our solar system? This nonfiction title takes beginning readers to the solar system’s different dwarf planets. Narrative text and playful illustrations identify what makes each one unique, and fun facts add bonus information. A special feature includes moons and size rankings, while questions encourage readers to think beyond the text. This fun title takes young readers on a learning adventure!

Astronomer

Elizabeth Noll (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347849

Astronomers study the planets, stars, and other objects of space. They peer into galaxies and track asteroids. In this low-level title, young readers will explore the ins and outs of this fascinating STEM career. Leveled text and on-the-job photos introduce the daily tasks of the job and explore how to become an astronomer. Special features highlight a famous astronomer, show how astronomers use STEM, and more. This engaging title will inspire young readers to look up!

The Asteroid Belt

Betsy Rathburn (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346996

Do 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!

The Black Hole Debacle

Keri Claiborne Boyle (author) Deborah Melmon (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781534112117

Jordie is awed by asteroids, perplexed by planets, and mesmerized by moons. She can't believe her luck when she finds a black hole taking up residence in her desk at school. Of course she's keeping it. But when the black hole starts snarfing everything in sight--including Neptune the dog--she realizes that black holes need wide open spaces, galaxies to graze, and stars to slurp. So she sets things right. Just not before she embarking on a wild, time- and space-bending mission to save her pup.

The Sun

Rachel Rose (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781647475192

Without its light and warmth, we wouldn't even be on Earth. The sun is a powerful source of life. Learn about the closest star to Earth and all it can do. Simple text and bright, engaging photos make this highly curricular topic approachable and fun. There's so much to explore when we go off to the sun.

Stars

Rachel Rose (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781647475185

They twinkle and sparkle in the sky. Stars are beautiful. But what exactly are they? Learn all about the huge balls of gas that dot our night sky and give us light during the day. Simple text and bright, engaging photos make this highly curricular topic approachable and fun. Let's go off to see the stars!

The Moon

J. P. Press (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781647475161

Look up at the night sky and you might see something bright. It's the moon! But where does the moon's light come from? And why does it look like it changes shape and size in the sky? Find out the answers to these questions and more in through simple text and bright, engaging photos. Let's go off to the moon!

Planets

Rachel Rose (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781647475178

Let's take a tour of the planets that spin around our sun. From mini Mercury to giant Jupiter, red and rocky Mars to icy blue Neptune, and--of course--our home in the solar system, Earth! Travel through space to learn all about planets through simple text and bright, engaging photos. There's so much to explore when we go off to the planets!

Mae Jemison

Rachel Rose (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781647470036

Mae Jemison's groundbreaking journey to space opened doors for future women to succeed in STEM fields and beyond. Find out what led to her expedition to space, and learn more about the great work she has done since.

Sun

Czeena Devera (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901618

The My Guide to the Solar System series takes readers on a trip through our solar system and beyond! In this book, meet the Sun and learn what makes it special. Through simple sentences, emerging readers will learn technical facts and develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.

Star

Czeena Devera (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901601

The My Guide to the Solar System series takes readers on a trip through our solar system and beyond! In this book, meet a star and learn what makes them special. Through simple sentences, emerging readers will learn technical facts and develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.

Nebula

Czeena Devera (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901649

The My Guide to the Solar System series takes readers on a trip through our solar system and beyond! In this book, meet a nebula and learn what makes them special Through simple sentences, emerging readers will learn technical facts and develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.

Moon

Czeena Devera (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901625

The My Guide to the Solar System series takes readers on a trip through our solar system and beyond! In this book, meet the Moon and learn what makes it special. Through simple sentences, emerging readers will learn technical facts and develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.

Meteor

Czeena Devera (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901595

The My Guide to the Solar System series takes readers on a trip through our solar system and beyond! In this book, meet a meteor and learn what makes them special. Through simple sentences, emerging readers will learn technical facts and develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.

Jerry C. Elliott High Eagle

June Thiele (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901519

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of physicist Jerry C. Elliott High Eagle, one of the first Native Americans to work at NASA, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.