{"product_id":"the-solar-system-out-of-this-world-with-science-activities-for-kids-paperback","title":"The Solar System: Out of This World with Science Activities for Kids - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDelano Lopez\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJason Slater\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLook up! What do you see? The sun, moon, stars, other planets? You're checking out the solar system!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Solar System: Out of This World with Science Activities for Kids\u003c\/em\u003e invites middle school kids on a journey of a lifetime to explore the comets, meteors, asteroids, sun, planets, and moons that make up the solar system. Kids learn about the history of space exploration and discovery, along with the tools of astronomy that have made it possible to study celestial objects even outside our own solar system. While space seems far away, and really, it is, \u003cem\u003eThe Solar System\u003c\/em\u003e brings it closer to the classroom with fun facts and engaging language kids will find exciting!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpace has been fascinating to humans since we first looked up, and that sense of wonder is still very much a part of a young astronomer's experience. As the tools of space exploration become more and more sophisticated, the farther reaches of outer space become accessible to everyone back on Earth. Photos from the rovers on Mars, images of Pluto from New Horizons spacecraft, communications from Comet 67P via the Philae comet probe all bring the solar system up close and personal for anyone with an internet connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Solar System\u003c\/em\u003e includes hands-on STEM activities and critical thinking exercises related to astronomy and space exploration. Fun facts, links to online primary sources and other supplemental material, and essential questions encourage readers to take a deep dive toward the outer limits of our home! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNomad Press books integrate content with participation. Common Core State Standards, the Next Generation Science Standards, and STEM Education all place project-based learning as key building blocks in education. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelano Lopez is a member of the American Historical Association and has published articles on a wide variety of subjects, including the history of science. He is currently pursuing his PhD.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.9 x 7.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 09, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770602422560,"sku":"9781619307971","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1e158ce42d4d99dedcaac6771f11b48b.webp?v=1780374975","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-solar-system-out-of-this-world-with-science-activities-for-kids-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}