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Out of This World


© Mary M. Alward

This week we're going to look at some books that are out of this world - books about space.

The Universe is My Home

Authors: Bill and Sally Fletcher

Publisher: Science and Art Products

ISBN: 0963462202

This book is intriguing, motivating and gives an awesome visual experience. The book is written by Bill and Sally Fletcher, who are Astro-photographers. This means that they take photos of things in the universe. The book is a blend of fiction and non-fiction that is a feast for the eyes of kids ages 5 to 11. This magical story teaches the basics of space and astronomy. A great adventure for budding astronomers.


Earth Dance

Author: Lynn W. Reiser

Publisher: Greenwillow Books

ISBN: 0688163279

Terra's mother is an astronaut and she's on a mission in outer space. Before she left, she promised Terra she would be back in time to come to her school play. Will she make it?

This book has spectacular NASA photographs. It focuses on Terra's childhood dreams and fears. The school play touches on the order of the planets, the seasons and the mysteries of space. You will love the surprise ending and enjoy thumbnail photographs at the back of the book. Ages 6 to 9.


Maria's Comet

Author: Deborah Hopkinson

Illustrator: Deborah Lanino

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's

ISBN: 0689815018

Maria has a dream. She wants to be an astronomer. There's only one problem. In the 1800's, girls weren't expected to have a career, because they were needed at home.

Each night as Maria does her household chores, her father studies the skies with his telescope. Maria longs to get a glimpse of the beautiful night sky. Then one night, Maria gets to look through the telescope. As she scans the night sky, her dream becomes a reality. This book is based on the childhood of Maria Mitchell, America's first woman astronomer. It has beautiful illustrations and will be loved by children ages 6 to 9.


Stars and Planets

Author: James Muirden

Publisher: Houghton Mifflen Company

ISBN: 1856978524

Would you like to learn how stars are born, shine and die? How was the universe created? Celestial objects are explained and illustrated with beautiful color photographs and diagrams. Sources of energy, the environment and weather are some of the subjects covered. Astronomy and the exploration of space are included. Facts are to the point. A great book for kids who are interested in space and our universe. Ages 7 to 12.


Magic School Bus Sees Stars

Author: Scholastic Books

Publisher: Scholastic Books

     

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