Space Book

Child Book on Space

Internet Linked Space Books & Stories

Child Book on Space - Encyclopedia
Child Book on Space - Internet Linked Space
This space book takes you on a journey through the universe, using the latest up-to-date information and discoveries from astronomers arouind the world. You will see black holes forming, stars exploding, comets shooting through space and galaxies colliding. Join the search for life beyond Earth and find out what it's like to be an astronaut living in space.
Internet Linked Book: this space book contains educational websites you can visit to take you further into space exploration in a fun and informative way. You are sent to quicklinks which are updated to ensure the links do not go out of date! Use the links to get ideas for a space activity for children.
about 7 X 9 inches; 48 pages, Softcover

Space Activity for Child - Space Encyclopedia

The Usborne First Encyclopedia of Space

With amazing photographs, detailed illustrations and a selection of exciting, recommended websites for a space activity for children, this space book introduces young readers to the wonders of the universe. Find out what stars are made of, why the moon shines, what do space toilets look like and much more.
Internet Linked Book: this space book contains educational websites you can visit to take you further into space exploration in a fun and informative way. You are sent to quicklinks which are updated to ensure the links do not go out of date!
about 8.5x11 inches; 64 pages, Softcover

Child Space Book - Living In Space
How do astronauts travel into space? Where do they live when they get there? What do they do all day? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more amazing facts about living in space. This book is an early reader. If your child has an interest in space, this book should inspire them to begin reading and use the internet links as a space activity for your child.
Internet Linked: this space book contains educational websites you can visit to take you further into space exploration in a fun and informative way. You are sent to quicklinks which are updated to ensure the links do not go out of date!
about 5 x 9 inches; 32 pages, Softcover

Ideas for a Space Unity Study:

Week 1: Universe, Galaxy, & Solar System
Week 2: Teaching children about the Sun
Week 3: Stars
Week 4: Inner Planets
Week 5: Earth
Week 6: Earth, continued
Week 7: Moon
Week 8: Outer Planets
Week 9: Asteroids, Comets & Meteors
Week 10: Space Exploration

Skill set ideas to teach children about space:

Science/astronomy
Critical thinking
Creativity
Following directions
Sequencing
Process of discovery
Fine and gross motor skills
Self-expression and intrapersonal skills

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