The International Space Station (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) [Paperback]

Franklyn M. Branley (Author), True Kelley (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2

The International Space Station races through space at 17,500 miles per hour. How do people live there? What may they discover? Find out the story of the twenty-first century's great scientific adventure.

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 2001--selected by Natn'l Science Tchrs Assoc. & Child. Bk Cncl. and Booklist "Top 10 Science Books for Children" 2000

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2-Branley writes with authority about the present and the future of the International Space Station. The book begins with an introduction by Scott Carpenter, Mercury astronaut. The facts, including a history and background of the station and descriptions of life in space, are presented in a clear, easy-to-read manner. Even though there is no index, information is easily gleaned from the sparsely worded text, and readers will come away with an understanding of the project's promise and possibilities. Kelley's clearly labeled drawings and configurations reinforce the concepts presented, and the watercolor illustrations add dimension to the presentation. Another winning entry to science collections and a great addition for younger readers.
Kay Bowes, Concord Pike Library, Wilmington, DE
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Ages 5-8. Children curious about the International Space Station will learn quite a lot from this informative addition to the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. With construction in space begun in 1998, the long-awaited project will continue for several years, until the million-pound, 350-foot-long station is completed. Branley includes discussion of the parts making up the station, how its systems are powered, how astronauts put together the modules in space and live on board, and what the station will be used for upon completion. Clear writing and excellent diagrams combine to make the basics of this complex program understandable to fairly young children. The presentation of technological material to an interested but unsophisticated audience can be difficult, but Branley and Kelley have shown a good grasp of what to include and what to leave out. Kelley's artwork, evidently ink and watercolor, maintains a fine balance of beauty, clarity, and child appeal. The final page gives instructions for growing crystals, an experiment carried out on the station, and a Web site address for locating the International Space Station in the night sky or just finding further information. A good introduction to what Branley calls "the great adventure of the twenty-first century." Carolyn Phelan
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Collins (September 19, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064452093
• ISBN-13: 978-0064452090
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 10.7 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #543,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #58 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Astronomy & Space > Aeronautics & Space

More About the Author

Franklyn Branley was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum-Hayden Planeterium. In 1960, he originated the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, dedicated to explaining science to young children and encouraging them to explore their world. Dr. Branley is the author of over 150 science books for children.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Up-to-date addition to this great series of books!, March 24, 2002

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Heather Idoni (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The International Space Station (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Hardcover)

Calling all NASA fans! We had this book handy the day the International Space Station was in the news... one of over 150 titles in the "Let's Read-and-Find-Out Science" series that we own and use constantly! Begun in the 1960s, this series is just perfect when you want to explore a specific topic. Books about the different phases of the moon, the ways of ants, ladybugs, gravity, your skeleton.... all kinds of timeless books with timeless information presented in a living way! But what about the books about rockets and sattelites? Boy, are they outdated! That is why I was so delighted with this great new title. Generous oversized format with LOTS of detail.

4.0 out of 5 stars helpful for grown-ups too., July 2, 2011

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This review is from: The International Space Station (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)

I, already grown-up, have learned a lot about ISS through this book.
Maybe we don't have informative book for young persons like this in Japan. All the students who I showed it to were interested in it very much.

5.0 out of 5 stars Full of easy to digest information, January 12, 2011

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This review is from: The International Space Station (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)

My 4 year old loves anything to do with space. We have several of the books in this series and are happy with them all. This book covers many aspects of the International Space station from the beginning to some future goals. It talks about the parts of the station and some of the activities that the astronauts complete. I would recommend this book for any child who is interested in space exploration.