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Scholastic Discover More
Planets
Scholastic Discover More is a revolutionary new nonfiction line pairing stunning print books with corresponding interactive digital books that extend the learning online.
PLANETS unlocks a free 48-page digital companion book, AMAZING SPACE MACHINES, offering even more information, photos, and videos!
All children want to learn their place in the universe, discover how our planet fits into the solar system, and are blown away by the crazy, big facts and stats of space. Welcome to a tour of the major planets, moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and other rocks and gas that orbit the sun. The latest NASA and European Space Station images, many unique to this book, are combined with up-to-the-minute information from space experts across the globe, and modern graphics to entice confident and reluctant readers alike.
PLANETS unlocks a free 48-page digital companion book, AMAZING SPACE MACHINES, offering even more information, photos, and videos!
All children want to learn their place in the universe, discover how our planet fits into the solar system, and are blown away by the crazy, big facts and stats of space. Welcome to a tour of the major planets, moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and other rocks and gas that orbit the sun. The latest NASA and European Space Station images, many unique to this book, are combined with up-to-the-minute information from space experts across the globe, and modern graphics to entice confident and reluctant readers alike.
80 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
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March 26, 2012
Great pictures and explanations. This book reads almost like a comic book. You have to bounce around and read the little snippets next to all the pictures. It is full of information but told in such a way you don't really feel an overload. Full color images and facts make it a highly entertaining, educational book.
November 1, 2018
Part of the Discover More nonfiction series from Scholastic, “Planets” takes more confident readers on a tour of the solar system as it takes a look at planets, moons, comets, and far away galaxies. Readers also learn about space exploration, read an interview with an astronaut, and discover what comes next.
A special code in this hardcover book allows readers to download “Amazing Space Machines,” a companion digital book that includes fact-filled encyclopedia entries, clickable pop-ups, and fun-filled space quizzes to enhance learning.
Full-color photographs and graphics accompany each topic and many pages offer a reference to other pages in the book for further information. An extensive glossary and index are also included in the book.
Readers interested in science and space studies are sure to appreciate this amazing book.
A special code in this hardcover book allows readers to download “Amazing Space Machines,” a companion digital book that includes fact-filled encyclopedia entries, clickable pop-ups, and fun-filled space quizzes to enhance learning.
Full-color photographs and graphics accompany each topic and many pages offer a reference to other pages in the book for further information. An extensive glossary and index are also included in the book.
Readers interested in science and space studies are sure to appreciate this amazing book.
October 9, 2017
The set-up for the text for this book is a bit dizzying, but the information and the illustrations both are good.
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November 24, 2020Me gusta leer libros sobre astronomia
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April 27, 2021This books is great for grades second through third and has a 490L Lexile measure.
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October 26, 2024As embarrassing as it is, I read this book cover to cover multiple times in elementary school 😭
February 9, 2025
I want read a book it's fantastic book
November 20, 2016
Arlon, P., & Gordon-Harris, T. (2012). Planets. New York: Scholastic.
Citation by: Amy Reesor
Type of Reference: Encyclopedia
Call Number: Ref 523.4 Arl
Content/Scope: An encyclopedia on space exploration and the solar system targeting students in grades 3-5. Text features include photographs, diagrams, text boxes, and illustrations. The reference can be used for research and the access code to a digital book allows students to utilize the resource outside of the library as well.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Scholastic was founded in 1920 and is the largest publisher of children books. The authors have published multiple informational books on penguins, birds, reptiles, weather, and the rainforest, all published by Scholastic.
Arrangement/Presentation: The first half of the book focuses on the solar system and the eight planets, each with a two page spread. The remainder of the book covers space exploration and what is beyond our solar system. Photographs, illustrations, diagrams, and large font text are included on every page.
Relation to Similar Works: There are several books, many with the same title, focusing on the planets. However, this reference discusses the solar system and space travel and is recommended because of the high resolution photographs and appealing presentation of information.
Accessibility/Diversity: The photographs, diagrams, and small blocks of text will benefit the young and struggling reader. The colorful, engaging photographs and other text features cater to the visual learners, while the digital book included will also allow multiple students to access the information simultaneously from multiple locations.
Cost $12.99
Professional Review: Peters, J. (2012). [Review of Planets by Penelope Arlon & Tory Gordon-Harris]. School Library Journal, 58 (4), 148-149.
Citation by: Amy Reesor
Type of Reference: Encyclopedia
Call Number: Ref 523.4 Arl
Content/Scope: An encyclopedia on space exploration and the solar system targeting students in grades 3-5. Text features include photographs, diagrams, text boxes, and illustrations. The reference can be used for research and the access code to a digital book allows students to utilize the resource outside of the library as well.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Scholastic was founded in 1920 and is the largest publisher of children books. The authors have published multiple informational books on penguins, birds, reptiles, weather, and the rainforest, all published by Scholastic.
Arrangement/Presentation: The first half of the book focuses on the solar system and the eight planets, each with a two page spread. The remainder of the book covers space exploration and what is beyond our solar system. Photographs, illustrations, diagrams, and large font text are included on every page.
Relation to Similar Works: There are several books, many with the same title, focusing on the planets. However, this reference discusses the solar system and space travel and is recommended because of the high resolution photographs and appealing presentation of information.
Accessibility/Diversity: The photographs, diagrams, and small blocks of text will benefit the young and struggling reader. The colorful, engaging photographs and other text features cater to the visual learners, while the digital book included will also allow multiple students to access the information simultaneously from multiple locations.
Cost $12.99
Professional Review: Peters, J. (2012). [Review of Planets by Penelope Arlon & Tory Gordon-Harris]. School Library Journal, 58 (4), 148-149.
February 12, 2015
Today we are going to read a book called Planets. How many different planets can you name? We are going to learn about all the planets. Looking at the cover and the pictures in this book do you think this a fiction (made up) book or a nonfiction (true) book? What clues do you see that tells you it is nonfiction? This book has some really neat features to help us learn more about the planets. On pages 14 and 15 there is a time line. This puts events in chronological or time order. Another important text feature in this book is a diagram. On pages 68 and 69 there is a diagram of an astronaut in his space suit. We will learn about the planets, how they got their names, and other fun facts about our solar system.
The opening moves incorporated in my opening are: draw attention to the genre, activate background knowledge, draw attention to text features.
I chose this intermediate book for my students because they can learn many facts about the different planets. The photographs are super. There are many different text features to point out and teach the students. Some examples of the text features are; table of contents, timelines, diagrams, glossary, and index. I hope all of these things combined would help the students become more curious and excited about space and science. This book is connected to the text set by the theme of space.
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April 28, 2012Arlon, P. (2012). Scholastic discover more: Planets. Scholastic.
Content/Scope: There are many pictures with captions that provide a major part of the information. The planets are described in detail. One review described the read as short blurbs with pictures, similar to a comic book experience. This may be good for young readers who struggle focusing on one thing for an amount of time. Age range is 7-10 years old.
Accuracy: The author writes nonfiction books for children. Her range of audiences that she writes for is preschool to family reference. She has written many books. She is a trusted source. Scholastic is a trusted source as a publisher with a trusted reputation. Scholastic publishes numerous materials for education.
Arrangement: The information is organized into descriptions of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and galaxies. Many color photos enhance the information. There is a glossary in the back, along with an index to make for easy finds.
Relation to Similar Works: Planets by Melvin Berger
Timelines: This source will need to be updated as new discoveries are made about our solar system.
Cost: $12.99
Content/Scope: There are many pictures with captions that provide a major part of the information. The planets are described in detail. One review described the read as short blurbs with pictures, similar to a comic book experience. This may be good for young readers who struggle focusing on one thing for an amount of time. Age range is 7-10 years old.
Accuracy: The author writes nonfiction books for children. Her range of audiences that she writes for is preschool to family reference. She has written many books. She is a trusted source. Scholastic is a trusted source as a publisher with a trusted reputation. Scholastic publishes numerous materials for education.
Arrangement: The information is organized into descriptions of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and galaxies. Many color photos enhance the information. There is a glossary in the back, along with an index to make for easy finds.
Relation to Similar Works: Planets by Melvin Berger
Timelines: This source will need to be updated as new discoveries are made about our solar system.
Cost: $12.99
February 11, 2016
This is a Spanish language edition of Planets – a level one early reader that briefly describes the planets in our solar system and touches on the search for other planets using the Kepler telescope. Digitally collaged images feature planets in arrangements not found in our solar system or the sky. With enough stunning imagery collected from NASA telescopes, this is an unnecessary alteration. Recommended for optional purchase.
July 29, 2013
Recently purchased to use as a read aloud for discussion in my 4th grade science class. This little book is very kid friendly with great pictures and cool info that will generate lots of great thinking and sharing. I was looking for a book not to simple (small) and not to big (overdose) and this is it.
February 15, 2015
Waaaaw... so awesome. Learnt so much!! Gave me an interest in our solar system and other planets and possibilities. Great book for beginners in the subject; gives you a neutral overall look on our solar system and a good amount of information to make you understand it all, basically.
September 9, 2014
The book contains good basic information about all of the planets as well as colorful images. Since the vocabulary is basic and the sentence structure simple, beginning readers should enjoy reading this one more than once. Plus, there are downloadable digital activities to accompany the book.
February 9, 2015
A good beginning non-fiction book about planets. Up to date and easy to understand. My five-year-old son really enjoyed this book.
March 9, 2015
Great book with basic information about space. The information is very organized and the graphics are high quality.
June 11, 2021
Es breve y fácil de leer. Creo que es el mejor libro sobre planetas que he leído ... y uno de los únicos.
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