Exploring Beyond Our Solar System

Wonders of Space
  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the scientists who are exploring beyond our solar system, featuring the intrigue and excitement behind their missions. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, a listing of source notes, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Format Your Price Add
978-1-5038-0678-8
$36.95
Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Genre Hi-Lo, Narrative, Nonfiction
Category STEM
Copyright 2016
Publisher The Child's World, Inc.
Imprint Momentum
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2016-01-01
BISACS JNF061000, JNF051010
Dewey 523.8
Graphics Full-color photographs
Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Lexile 720
Guided Reading Level T
ATOS Reading Level 4.5
ATOS Interest Level MG
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 180027
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Infographics, Informative sidebars, Phonetics, Primary-source text, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Starred, Suggested websites, and Table of contents
  • Hubble Peers Into Space
  • Hubble Explores the Universe
  • Kepler, the Planet Hunter
  • Glossary
  • Source Notes
  • To Learn More
  • Index
Author: Patricia Hutchison

A former teacher, Patricia Hutchison is a lover of nature. Since leaving the classroom, she has written several books and articles about science. When she is not writing, she loves to travel with her husband. While visiting different places, she is always amazed at the wonders of nature.

Reviews

A noteworthy review of Wonders of Space from Horn Book Guide on October 1, 2016

Wonders of Space series. Accounts of major events in space exploration—including the historic Apollo 11 moon landing, Voyager probes, Mars rovers, and Hubble telescope as well as recent missions to Saturn and Pluto—are presented in short narrative formats, with numerous… View →

Related Products