Earth Satellites

by Allan Morey

Overview

It was an Earth satellite that started the space race between Russia and the United States. Russia sent Sputnik 1 into space in 1957, and the U.S. responded with Explorer 1 in 1958. In this high-interest title, reluctant readers will learn all about the machines that first signaled the space age.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681034294
Publisher:	Bellwether Media
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Series:	Space Tech
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	65 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2017
Gr 3–6—In this hi-lo series, the title page of each book promises an "epic adventure." Kids will be enticed by the saturated colors and lively fonts. While the amount of information on each page is brief, it highlights the very basics of the topic, and callouts are used effectively to explore additional concepts. For instance, in Robonauts readers learn about the tasks robonauts perform in space, while sidebars discuss NASA's latest model (Valkyrie) and where robonauts' batteries are located (in their backpacks). The layout, at times, is a little cluttered, but readers will stick around because of the energetic tone. Educators will appreciate the nonfiction text features, all of which are well done. VERDICT A fun romp through emergent technology for libraries seeking to expand their nonfiction hi-lo offerings.

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