Is There Life in Outer Space? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1) [Paperback]

Franklyn M. Branley (Author), Edward Miller (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1

Life In Outer Space

Bears and birds, people and planets -- many things live on planet Earth. But do they live anywhere else? For a long time people have wondered about that. Maybe you have, too. Read and find out how scientists search for signs of life in outer space.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 3-This fresh update (HarperCollins, 1986) has just enough text revision to warrant purchase for replacement, including positive statements on the existence of planets outside our solar system. Also new is a closing page inviting readers to design a space suit, think about how they would communicate with aliens, describe an imaginary planet, and visit a local planetarium. However, the main improvement in this edition is the complete change in illustration. A color photo of an astronaut on the moon (complete with landing module and American flag) and several color shots of Mars and Mercury are welcome inclusions. Miller's brightly colored cartoon artwork, complete with a vivid array of bug-eyed extraterrestrials, is sure to delight youngsters.
Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Kirkus Reviews

PLB 0-06-028145-6 paper 0-06-445192-5 Is There Life In Outer Space? (40pp.; $15.95; PLB $15.89; paper $4.95; Sept.; 0-06-028146-4; PLB 0-06-028145-6; paper 0-06-445192-5): Colorful, fanciful, outlandish artwork from Miller are the attention-getters here, for Branley's 1984 text makes no claims on space exploration in the 90s. Branley begins his examination of the search for extraterrestrials with two examples of fabrication: the wishful sightings of Moon folk, and Orson Welles's ``War of the Worlds'' hoax. Welles admitted to his big joke, and both manned and unmanned space probes have set the records straight on the moon and planetary life. The author must foster the possibility that distant galaxies, outside our ken but not our lively imagination, may support life: ``Who knows?'' The recent spate of books on the universe and other aspects of the vast Out There only make this onedespite Miller's zany computer- generated scenes and full-color photographsseem feeble. (Picture book. 3-6) -- Copyright ©1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Collins; Revised edition (August 25, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064451925
• ISBN-13: 978-0064451925
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #349,690 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Realistic and Educational, June 11, 2000

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This review is from: Is There Life in Outer Space? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1) (Paperback)

This book talks in children's words about a subject that adults learned so long ago that they may have forgotten. The artistic side of the book keeps children entertained without taking away from the subject content. My five year old loves this book.

3.0 out of 5 stars Good book, bad packaging, May 23, 2011

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This review is from: Is There Life in Outer Space? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1) (Paperback)

I had ordered the paperback book "new"....not used. It was sent in a bubble wrap envelope and when I opened it, there was a crease in the middle of the book, making it look used. The only reason why I didnt return it was because my 4yr old loved it. If they had used better packaging, like a box, the book might have held up better.