Discover Jupiter

Searchlight Books ™ - Discover Planets

by Margaret J. Goldstein

With up-to-date scientific information on scientists' latest discoveries and a focus on STEM, this engaging title shows readers what we already know about Jupiter and what scientists hope to discover in the future.

Genres: Nonfiction

32 pages, Library Binding

Published August 1, 2018

Reviews

[Lorie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Published by Lerner Books in their Serachlight imprint which is meant for newly proficient readers with a reading level of about 4th grade, the focus in this title is on the largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter. There are four short chapters that focus on its size, its makeup, how we have studied it since ancient times, and the modern mission to Jupiter by the spacecraft Juno. Each chapter has a STEM highlight box discussing a related topic from the chapter in more detail.

I found this title to be well organized, easy to digest with its leaner chapter size, and to have content that will appeal to children in 3rd-5th grade who are looking for great information. The accompanying illustrations using photographs, solar system maps, and artistic drawings were all appropriate and extend the learning from the text. Young readers will especially like the close up pictures from the modern space missions as they show incredible detail from the surface of the planet. There are also book extras that include the standard table of contents, glossary and index, but there is also a looking ahead section which discusses what questions scientists may ask next about Jupiter and a booklist and website list with accredited, child friendly sites from the ESA, NASA, and National Geographic.

I would recommend this book and the rest of the books in Searchlight's planet series for purchase by any school or public library.

This book was provided by the publisher for professional review by SWON Library Consortium.

[Teresa Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great beginner book to learning about the planet Jupiter. There are many detailed photos taken by satellites and powerful telescopes which will interest students. I really enjoyed the fact boxes on each page. I did not know that the first radio telescopes were built in the 1930's. With a good blend of both science and information on the planet itself, this book shines.

[Ella · Rating 5 out of 5]

“ I like it because it’s about space and I like space not meaning like space in between words just like space like the space that never ends and blah blah blah.” Ella, 8.