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The International Space Station
Contributor(s): Branley, Franklyn M. (Author), Kelley, True (Illustrator)
ISBN: 0064452093     ISBN-13: 9780064452090
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
OUR PRICE:   $6.29  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: September 2000
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Annotation: As tall as a 30-story building, orbiting the Earth at 17,500 miles per hour, the International Space Station is a triumph of engineering. Readers can find out what life will be like for the astronauts who will live there in this latest work by the originator of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. Includes a double-sided poster and a page of activities. Full color.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers - Beginner
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Astronomy
Dewey: 629.442
LCCN: 99031897
Lexile Measure: 790
Series: Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science: Stage 2 (Paperback)
Physical Information: 0.1" H x 8.5" W x 10.7" (0.40 lbs) 40 pages
Themes:
- Theometrics - Secular
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 42399
Reading Level: 4.7   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:

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 Children

This 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 classrooms

Top 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 interests

Books 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.

Contributor Bio(s): Branley, Franklyn M.: -

Franklyn M. Branley was the originator of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series and the author of close to 150 popular books about scientific topics for young readers of all ages. He was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum of Natural History-Hayden Planetarium.

Kelley, True: -

True Kelley has illustrated many favorite books for children in her fun-filled watercolor style, including several in the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. She and the author previously collaborated on What Makes a Magnet? and What the Moon is Like?

True Kelley lives in Warner, New Hampshire.