Early humans turned what they could see above them into rich creation myths. Later philosophers created cosmologies that pushed myth closer toward empiricism. The flat disc universe yielded to celestial spheres, and the stationary Earth at the center of it all yielded to a spinning planet in a heliocentric solar system that was one of only untold hundreds of billions of solar systems in hundreds of billions of galaxies. This expansion of the cosmos...

From the shocking launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik and the subsequent acceleration of the American space program to the first manned space flights, the moon landings, and the Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs, the history of space travel is full of fascinating stories, technological marvels, hair-raising and death-defying feats of courage, and an inspiring spirit of both adventure and discovery. This is all brought into...

In Rovers, early fluent readers learn about the construction and function of a variety of space rovers. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about the fascinating vehicles tasked with studying our universe. An infographic examines the anatomy of a rover, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about rovers using our safe search engine that provides...

In Spacecraft, early fluent readers learn about the construction and function of a variety of spacecraft. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about the fascinating vehicles exploring our universe. An infographic examines the anatomy of the space shuttle, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about spacecraft using our safe search engine that provides...

In Rockets, early fluent readers learn about the construction and function of a variety of rockets. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about the fascinating vehicles taking important cargo into space. An infographic provides a visual history of rocketry, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about rockets using our safe search engine that provides...

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind rockets. Includes infographics, activity, glossary, and index."--

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind spacecraft. Includes infographics, activity, glossary, and index."--