Overview
Read and find out about the International Space Station in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book. The International Space Station races through space at 17,500 miles per hour. How do people live there What may they discover Find out the story of the twenty-first century's great scientific adventure in this this in-depth look at the construction and purpose of the International Space Station. Winner, Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children (selected by National Science Teachers Association & Children's Book Council) and an ALA Booklist ""Top 10 Science Books for Children"" This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visual acclaimed and trusted great for classrooms Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same time Have appealing, child-centered topics Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists Meet national science education standards Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the field Over 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.
Full Product Details
Author: Franklyn M Branley ,
True Kelley
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint: HarperCollins
Dimensions:
Width: 23.00cm
, Height: 0.30cm
, Length: 28.00cm
Weight: 0.214kg
ISBN: 9780064452090
ISBN 10: 0064452093
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 19 September 2000
Recommended Age: From 5 To 9
Audience:
College/higher education
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Children/juvenile
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Undergraduate
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Spectacular introduction to the International Space Station, by a talented and prolific science writer...Bravo! Kirkus Reviews
""Spectacular introduction to the International Space Station, by a talented and prolific science writer...Bravo!""""Kirkus Reviews""
"""Spectacular introduction to the International Space Station, by a talented and prolific science writer...Bravo!""""Kirkus Reviews"""
Author Information
Franklyn M. Branley was the originator of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series and the author of close to 150 popular books about scientific topics for young readers of all ages. He was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum of Natural History-Hayden Planetarium.
