SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Asteroids

by Kate RIGGS
9781608184804. ea vol: 24p. (Across the Universe). further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Creative Education. 2015. lib. ed. $18.95.
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Gr 2–4—Though aimed at young readers, this series does not shy away from including high-level scientific vocabulary and lesser-known examples in its discussion of the solar system. Students will discover where the Sun's photosphere and chromosphere are located, what a perihelion is, and what Eros is and where it's located as well as more commonly known facts about space and the objects that occupy it. Striking, full-page images will entice readers, while the unique design—each page mimics the look of a smartphone screen, complete with battery life icons for page numbers—is fresh and contemporary. "Astronomy at Home," a hands-on activity at the end of each book, reinforces the material while encouraging connected learning and independent study.
VERDICT Strong selections that won't sit on the shelves for long.
Information about each of these objects in the universe, along with the tools scientists use to investigate them, are presented in odd layouts that appropriate the iconography of a mobile app or website. More impressive are the excellent images of galaxies, stars, and planetary bodies presented on dark backgrounds. Each book also contains an activity; their quality varies. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Across the Universe titles: Asteroids, Comets, Galaxies, Moons, Planets, and The Sun.
Reviewed by Audrey Sumser , Apr 01, 2015

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