The International Space Station
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000 · Est. 11 min read-aloud

The International Space Station

By Dr. Franklyn M. Branley, True Kelley (Illustrator)

Part of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2 series

Explore life and discoveries aboard the International Space Station.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 55 ratings
40 pages· 1,421 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Zooming at 17,500 miles per hour, the International Space Station is a marvel of modern science. Discover how astronauts live and what they might uncover in this thrilling space adventure. This engaging picture book offers young readers a glimpse into the construction and purpose of this orbiting laboratory. With vivid illustrations and hands-on activities, children will explore the wonders of space and science, sparking curiosity about the universe. What secrets will the astronauts reveal as they journey through the cosmos? Dive into this captivating story of exploration and discovery, perfect for budding scientists and space enthusiasts.

From the publisher

Read and find out about the International Space Station in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.The International Space Station races through space at 17,500 miles per hour. How do people live there? What may they discover? Find out the story of the twenty-first century’s great scientific adventure in this this in-depth look at the construction and purpose of the International Space Station.Winner, Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children (selected by National Science Teachers Association & Children’s Book Council) and an ALA Booklist Top 10 Science Books for ChildrenThis is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It’s a Level 2 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts 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.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
40
Words
1,421
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
790L
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
4.7
F&P level
~S
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
42399
Publication
Published
September 19, 2000
First published
September 5, 2000
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060287030

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