Planets! (Time for Kids Science Scoops Level 2) [Library Binding]

Lisa Jo Rudy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2007 | Series: Time for Kids Science Scoops Level 2

Take a trip around our solar system, Find out how Pluto was named, See amazing snapshots from space & Learn more than forty fun facts about our universe

Level 2 includes longer sentences with richer vocabulary, type set line to line to aid readability, varied photographic treatments, and brief chapters with simple illustrated diagrams and a glossary.

Special features include How Big?, Take a Close Look, Did You Know?, Words to Know, Fun Facts and full color photographs, as well as a full page, simply labeled diagram showing body parts.

Ages 6+

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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About the Author

The editors of TIME For Kids^® are committed to informing millions of kids about the world and their place in it. As part of a national news organization, they bring expert and age-appropriate reporting and photography from around the globe to books, classroom magazines, and a website.

The editors of TIME For Kids^® are frequent visitors to classrooms all over the country. And the TFK Kid Reporters have appeared on The Today Show, CBS Morning Show, CNN, and Fox News.

TFK editors also publish the TIME For Kids^® Science Scoops series, giving kids the inside scoop on the world’s most fascinating topics.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Fitzgerald Books (January 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1424208599
• ISBN-13: 978-1424208593
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,156,719 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lisa Jo Rudy had been a professional education writer for more than twelve years when her son, Tom, was diagnosed with a form of autism. Right away, she began researching and writing about the topic. In 2006, she became the About.com Guide to Autism (www.autism.about.com) - a medically-reviewed New York Times Company website containing thousands of articles, blogs and reader-generated articles. At the same time, Lisa also became involved with building awareness of and opportunities for kids and families living with autism. Working with a local YMCA, she developed an inclusive summer camp program; working with museum professionals she wrote and presented papers for informal education professionals on "Welcoming Kids Who Learn Differently."

Lisa's new book, "Get Out, Explore and Have Fun: How Families of Children With Autism or Asperger Syndrome Can Get the Most Out of Community Activities," offers parents of children on the autism spectrum a rich and varied menu of suggestions for how families can take full part in community life and support the strengths and interests of their child at the same time. Inside are not only resources and insights but also tools to share with community leaders interested in including children with autism in everything from sports to theater to Sunday school.

Lisa Jo Rudy writes for museums, publishers, universities and educational organizations including National Geographic, Space Telescope and the National Science Foundation. Her credits include over a dozen books and hundreds of articles, blogs, curricula and publications for children and adults on topics ranging from autism to zoology.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good intro to the planets for my four-year-old, June 7, 2009

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This review is from: Time For Kids: Planets! (Paperback)

My son is 4 1/2 years old and he loves learning about the planets and the solar system. He likes for me to read this book to him at least three to four times a week. He can recognize a lot of the words (it's a level 2 book) and enjoys the pictures.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great classroom resource or science resource for homeschooling, June 19, 2010

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This review is from: Time For Kids: Planets! (Paperback)

The Time for Kids magazine is a great educational supplement for science, as this magazine on Planets. I've used them many times in the classroom. The articles are short and to the point, and the graphics capture their attention. It is also very good for special education, up to the 8th grade. Have used it in special education in the 6th grade and it works out very well. Would recommend subscriptions for teachers in the 2nd to 4th grade, but for average students in 5th grade and any classrooms with students with attentional difficulties. Great learning tool and resource. A help for teachers and home-schooling.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars cute book, January 31, 2011

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This review is from: Time For Kids: Planets! (Paperback)

cute book - probably for ages 3-7. My 3-year old is really into planets, and this seemed to be a good fit. Older kids could read it on their own. Very simple, but with some interesting tidbits about each planet.