Scholastic Atlas Of Space [Hardcover]

Johanne Champagne (Editor)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up

The SCHOLASTIC ATLAS OF SPACE illuminates the mysteries of the universe by providing children with a wealth of information about the structure of the universe, astral bodies, space travel, and more.

In the SCHOLASTIC ATLAS OF SPACE, budding astronomers will marvel at detailed, full-color illustrations of the universe. Concise captions provide middle-grade readers with valuable information to help them understand this vast and distant environment.

The SCHOLASTIC ATLAS OF SPACE covers an array of topics, beginning with the birth and evolution of the universe. It delves into the structure of the universe, the solar system, space exploration, astral bodies, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life.

Star maps and astronomy-related activities will encourage kids to gain

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6 -The only maps in this "atlas" are a pair of simplified constellation charts in the back matter, but otherwise this tour through the solar system and beyond makes an inviting, functional general overview. Describing the Big Bang theory of the universe, but noting that only "most astronomers" believe it, the book begins at the Beginning, taking a wide-angle view of the stellar life cycle and the current universe as we know it, then zooming in on our solar family with spread-sized introductions to each planet, to major moons, and other smaller objects. It closes with glances at the history of astronomy and space exploration, the aforementioned star charts, and directions for three low-tech science activities. Factual without feeling overstuffed, the text has an easy, informal tone, livened by thought-provoking observations-did you know that Venus's day is longer than its year?-and occasional exclamations. The art, a mix of graphics and photos, usually consists of a large central image into which small pictures, diagrams, captions and side comments are inset; the effect is (pardon) spacious, and adds both content and visual appeal to the discourse. This is a good choice for collections serving less able readers-particularly when supplemented by a good set of maps, such as those in Robin Scagell's Children's Night Sky Atlas (DK, 2004).-John Peters, New York Public Library
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 80 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Reference; 1st edition (February 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439672724
• ISBN-13: 978-0439672726
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,467,599 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exellent space guide!, June 16, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Scholastic Atlas Of Space (Hardcover)

This is what I call and exellent space guide! Full of amazing photos, reallistic illustrations, fun facts, and much more! It shows how the universe probably began, what are galaxies, and the planets of our solar system. Check out this amazing space book!