Destination: Space

Informationen zum Autor Seymour Simon has been called “the dean of the [children’s science book] field” by the New York Times . He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children’s science literature, the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where students can post on the “Seymour Science Blog” and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter! Klappentext The Sun is just one of trillions of stars, and it's not even a big one. Our galaxy, the Milky Way, is so incredibly huge that it contains billions of stars bigger and brighter and older than the Sun. And outer space contains billions of galaxies. Now, acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon explores the vastness of the solar system, our galaxy, and beyond! Zusammenfassung The Sun is just one of trillions of stars! and it's not even a big one. Our galaxy! the Milky Way! is so incredibly huge that it contains billions of stars bigger and brighter and older than the Sun. And outer space contains billions of galaxies. Now! acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon explores the vastness of the solar system! our galaxy! and beyond!  This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling! in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children. Seymour Simon knows how to explain science to kids and make it fun. He was a teacher for more than twenty years! has written more than 250 books! and has won multiple awards. This book includes an author's note! glossary! and index and supports the Common Core Learning Standards! Next Generation Science Standards! and the Science! Technology! Engineering! and Math (STEM) standards. ...

Product details

• Authors: Seymour Simon, Simon Seymour
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 10
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.05.2006
• EAN: 9780060877231
• ISBN: 978-0-06-087723-1
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 254 mm x 254 mm x 6 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Aviation and space engineering; Astronomy, space and time, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Science & Nature / Astronomy, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Activity Books / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION: History / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Science & Nature / Physics, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Science & Nature / Discoveries, JUVENILE NONFICTION: General, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Science & Nature / Zoology, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Science & Nature / Chemistry