Exploring the Universe: Science Activities for Kids (The Exploring Series, 3) [Paperback]

Anthony Fredericks (Author), Shawn Shea (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: The Exploring Series, 3

Anyone curious about the universe we inhabit will find this an irresistable resource. This third book in the "Exploring" series offers invaluable information about the universe and is loaded with fun, easy-to-do activities.

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From the Publisher

Where else can you discover these fascinating facts? In the time it has taken you to read this book description, look at all that has happened: light from the sun has traveled more than 100 million miles; a space shuttle orbiting the Earth has traveled 295 miles; the planet Jupiter has spun approximately 150 miles on its axis. Historical background information, a current list of planetariums and websites, plus a glossary makes Exploring the Universe a complete learning package for those curious about our universe.

About the Author

Anthony D. Fredericks has written more than 30 teacher resource books in the areas of science, social studies, and language arts, plus six children's books on animals, nature, and environmental studies. He and his family live on a mountainside in south-central Pennsylvania. Shawn Shea, an award-winning artist, has illustrated 16 books. He lives in Denver, Colorado, with his fiancee, Linda, and their two cats.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing (April 11, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555919766
• ISBN-13: 978-1555919764
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,620,606 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tony ([e-mail])is an award-winning children's author well known for his energetic, humorous, and highly informative school visits throughout North America. His dynamic presentations have captivated thousands of students in Canada, Mexico, and across the United States ' all with rave reviews!
Tony is a former elementary teacher and reading specialist. He is the author of more than 100 books, including more than three-dozen children's books. His children's titles include Under One Rock (2002 Nature and Ecology Award); Slugs (2000 Outstanding Science Trade Book), Bloodsucking Creatures, Around One Cactus (2004 Teacher's Choice Award), Near One Cattail (2006 Green Earth Book Award), and The Tsunami Quilt: Grandfather's Story among others. Forthcoming titles include A is for Anaconda: A Rainforest Alphabet and Dinosaur Droppings.
Fredericks is also the author of several teacher resource books including the perennial favorite Frantic Frogs and Other Frankly Fractured Folktales for Readers Theatre.