Is There Life in Outer Space?
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1984 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Is There Life in Outer Space?

By Dr. Franklyn M. Branley, Edward Miller (Illustrator)

Explore the search for life beyond Earth in this engaging science journey.

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40 pages· 843 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Discover the wonders of space as young readers explore the age-old question: Is there life beyond Earth? This vibrant picture book invites children to join scientists on their quest to find signs of life in the cosmos. With engaging illustrations and simple explanations, it introduces early learners to the fascinating world of space exploration. Perfect for curious minds, this book combines education with adventure, sparking imaginations and encouraging budding scientists to ponder the mysteries of the universe. Will they uncover the secrets of life on other planets?

From the publisher

Read and find out about the possibility of live on other planets in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.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.This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It’s s a Level 1 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visualacclaimed and trustedgreat for classroomsTop 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids’ scientific interestsBooks in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
843
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD620L
Themes & topics
Books about outer spaceBooks about technologyBooks about science and natureBooks about aeronautics, astronautics and space scienceBooks about discoveries
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
13818
Publication
Published
August 25, 1999
First published
January 1, 1984
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064451925

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