Looking Up!: The Science of Stargazing (Ready-To-Read Level 3)
| AUTHOR | Rao, Joe; Borgions, Mark |
| PUBLISHER | Simon Spotlight (04/25/2017) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
Become an expert on the stars in the sky with this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff! Did you know that comets are sometimes called "hairy stars?" Or that if you saw a sunset on the moon, the sun would look white because the moon doesn't have an atmosphere? You'll learn this and much more as you become an expert on the objects in the sky. Plus, this book contains a special section in the back all about the August 2017 total eclipse of the sun that will be visible throughout most of the United States. Amaze your friends with all you've learned in this engaging, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! There's even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they've learned! Learning science has never been so much fun!
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781481479172
ISBN-10:
1481479172
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
48
Carton Quantity:
70
Product Dimensions:
5.90 x 0.20 x 8.70 inches
Weight:
0.20 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Price on Product,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Astronomy
Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - History of Science
Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers - Beginner
Grade Level:
1st Grade
- 3rd Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
6.2
Point Value:
1
Interest Level:
Lower Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
520
Library of Congress Control Number:
2017008908
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Become an expert on the stars in the sky with this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff! Did you know that comets are sometimes called "hairy stars?" Or that if you saw a sunset on the moon, the sun would look white because the moon doesn't have an atmosphere? You'll learn this and much more as you become an expert on the objects in the sky. Plus, this book contains a special section in the back all about the August 2017 total eclipse of the sun that will be visible throughout most of the United States. Amaze your friends with all you've learned in this engaging, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! There's even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they've learned! Learning science has never been so much fun!
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Author:
Rao, Joe
Joe Rao serves as an instructor and guest lecturer at New York s Hayden Planetarium. He writes about astronomy for "Natural History" magazine, the "Farmer s Almanac", Space.com, as well as many other publications. He is also anon-camera meteorologist for News 12 Westchester, New York. In 2014 he was voted Best Local Television Personality by the readers of Westchester Magazine. Joe was also nominated for an Emmy in 2004, 2006, 2010, and 2014 for On-Camera Achievement. Joe, his wife Renate, and their two children Joseph and Maria, reside in Putnam County, New York.
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Illustrator:
Borgions, Mark
Mark Borgions is an award-winning designer, illustrator, and animator. His illustrations have been published worldwide in advertising, editorial, and in children s books. He is also cocreator of a bestselling series of audio plays in his homeland of Belgium. As an animator, he creates motion graphics and character animation for clients across the globe. He lives with his wife and two kids in Antwerp, Belgium.
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