Space Explorer
Set of 8 titles
Some planets are covered in giant cliffs and craters. Others are home to wicked winds and scorching heat. Inspire beginning and reluctant readers to explore the vast beauty of their solar system through carefully leveled text, fast facts, labeled images and other engaging graphics that explore each planet's incredible features, size, and atmosphere.
Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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Reading Level | Grade 1 |
Dewey Number | 523.41-525 |
Lexile | 460L-510L |
ATOS Reading Level | 1.8-2.0 |
Guided Reading Level | G |
Language | English |
Publisher | Black Rabbit Books |
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Format | Reinforced book |
ISBN | S23CREA15 |
Copyright | 2023 |
Number of Pages | 24 |
Dimensions | 8.875 x 8.875 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
SLJ Review of Space Explorer
Young readers will want to blast into space with these titles on the planets. Each book includes a description of the planet, a diagram illustrating its place in the solar system, and a history of its exploration. Text is limited to a few sentences per page, preventing readers from becoming overwhelmed. Fact circles pop up with additional details, and labels add information to eye-catching images on each spread. The size of each planet is compared to Earth, except for Mercury, which is compared to the Moon. A final spread of Bonus Facts closes out each title. Glossary terms are bolded, underlined, and defined in a text box on the page, as well as in the glossary. Books and websites for further exploration are recommended. VERDICT A visually appealing series that suits primary science units and elementary libraries.