Space: Planets, Moons, Stars, and More!

by Joe Rhatigan, Thomas Girard (Illustrator)

Learn about our solar system in this Step 3 Science Reader packed with NASA photos and space facts! Step into Reading, the most trusted name in early readers, delivers an introduction to the final frontier that kids can read themselves! For up-to-date information (including about Pluto and its fellow dwarf planets) and stellar photos and illustrations, kids eager for mind-blowing nonfiction need look no further!   Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. They are ideal for children who are ready to read on their own.

Genres: Childrens, Nonfiction, Science, Space

48 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 24, 2016

About the author

Joe Rhatigan has authored more than fifteen books for children and adults, including Don't Unravel When You Travel and Out-of-This-World Astronomy. He has also produced several best-selling books and series, including 101 Places You Gotta See Before You're 12!, The Boo Boo Book, and the My Very Favorite Art Book series. Joe has been a poet, a teacher, a marketing manager, and a newspaper boy. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina, with his wife and three children

Reviews

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

What do you think is in outer space? Strange planets? Rocket ships? Aliens?

We are all in outer space!

What else is in outer space?

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This Science Reader is a Level Three Step into Reading volume, appropriate for young readers, grades one through three, who are reading independently. Lavishly illustrated with NASA photographs, it gives basic information about each of the planets, our moon, asteroids, comets, constellations, and more.

Designed to provide basic facts related to outer space, the text uses appropriately short sentences, recognizable words, and concepts suitable for readers of this age. It serves as an introductory text for readers interested in learning about the solar system and space.

Readers who enjoy science will find much to appreciate here, especially those interested in astronomy and learning about what is to be found in outer space.

Highly recommended.

[Keith Mannina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly suggest this book for any children to marvel at the fact that we are a part of the universe. It starts with stargazing, next explains that our sun is also a star. From that, this book builds out from the center to Mercury, Venus and us. It has very simple descriptions of all the other planets subsequently. There are fun illustrations of little green man on Mars. Next it explains what kind of terrain and atmosphere and the size of the other planets, and our place in the Milky Way.It’s been a little bit of time talking about the moon, our moon, which is important. Unfortunately, it does not mention Pluto. I miss Pluto being a planet, as many people my age do. It’s gives a little bit of time as well explaining the difference between a meteorite and the meteoroid. The illustrations come from actual satellite images of the planets, which is very neat!

[McKenna Friesen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nonfiction/Twin Text Entry #5

The book I chose to pair with "Space:..." is "There's No Place like Space" by Tiss Rabe. I paired these books together because "There's No Place like Space" is a spin off of the cat in the hat but it explores space. Although "There's No Place like Space" gives facts about space, it is not considered a nonfiction book because of its fiction story line. By pairing these texts together, student will have a strong understanding of space while reading fun story to go along.

The genre is Informational Nonfiction because it gives facts about space. The target audience would be 1st or 2nd grade because it in picture story book form with lower level language content.

[Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

fantastic. a delightful introduction to astronomy. i wasn't aware there would be pronunciations in the book, so i laughed aloud when i thought the only pronunciation given was for 'uranus'. the illustrations are gorgeous and the text is readable and very informative. would love to share this with students.

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another addition to our space collection. This book is simple enough for younger readers who are already familiar with all of our solar system planets and easy astronomy words such as comet and asteroid.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great introduction into space for kids. It covers planets, our moon, stars and even how our seasons are around because of the position of the earth. If you want your kids to start learning about our galaxy this is a fantastic place to start.

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book because I like space. I also enjoyed this book because I like stars.

[Shoes&Ships&SealingWax · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great early reader about the solar system. Includes information on dwarf planets Ceres, Pluto, Makemake, Eris, & Haumea.

[J.G. Gatewood · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative, but too much of a scientific theme. (my son's words). It was fun and I learned a few things, but it was very entertaining.

[Cindy Mitchell *Kiss the Book* · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rhatigan, Joe Space: Planets, Moons, Stars, and More! Random House, 2016. $3.99 EARLY READER Content: G.

This is a simple explanation about space. It includes an explanation of the planets in our solar system and what they are made of. The book explains stars, universes and meteoroids. It also explains how space affects us here on earth.

The illustrations are interesting and the content is readable for an early reader. Each page has about three sentences. I like the simplicity of this book, but it doesn’t feel too simple. Great for introducing new readers to space.

EL (K-3) – ESSENTIAL. Reviewer, C. Peterson.
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[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Newly independent readers can hone their reading skills while also learning interesting tidbits about the solar system. There are several illustrations and photographs that will keep readers intrigued by the wonders of space, including those constellations that can be seen in the night skies. This is a good introductory text for the topic and one that will surely prompt readers to seek out more information about those planets and their moons.