Explore the Solar System - 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments (gnv64)

Explore the Solar System! - 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments
by Anita Yasuda and Bryan Stone (Illustrator)
Nomad Press | May 2009 | ISBN-10: 1934670367 | True PDF | 96 pages | 16.4 mb
https://www.amazon.com/EXPLORE-SOLAR-SYSTEM-ACTIVITIES-EXPERIMENTS/dp/1934670367

Explore the Solar System! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments introduces kids ages 6-9 to the planets, moons, and other celestial bodies that surround our star, the sun, as well as the universe beyond. Combining a hands-on element with history and science, kids investigate solar eclipses, phases of the moon, Jupiter's rings, and what astronauts wear. Who named the stars? What is the Milky Way? Why is there night? By combining a hands-on element with riddles, jokes, fun facts, and comic cartoons, kids Explore the Solar System!, and have a blast along the way.

About the Author

Anita Yasuda is the author of more than 80 books for children and adults. Her book Explore The Wild West! 25 Great Activities won the 2012 gold Moonbeam Children's Book Award. In addition, Anita is a trained Montessori and ECE teacher. She enjoys visiting schools and libraries.

CONTENTS
1 introduction - Let's Explore the Solar System!
3 chapter 1 - What Is the Solar System?
14 chapter 2 - There's No Place Like Earth
25 chapter 3 - Our Star, the Sun
36 chapter 4 - Liftoff!
49 chapter 5 - Living & Working in Space
61 chapter 6 - Meet the Neighbors: the Planets
73 chapter 7 - Asteroids, Meteors, & Comets
82 chapter 8 - Star Light, Star Bright
Glossary
Resources
Index