Astronauts, Stargazers, and the Planets

In characteristically strong and simple style, author Gibbons teaches young audiences all about the work of early astronomers, as well as basic facts about stars, galaxies, constellations and planetariums.

From the author of Honey...Honey...Lion! comes the story of Hedgie, who wants more than anything to be an astronaut and travel into space. He gets his chance the day Big Sparkler, the geyser, starts to sputter and fade, disappointing all the alien tourists.

- Age-appropriate vocabulary- Clear linkage between text and photos- Includes archival reproductions where appropriate- Positioned in the middle Early Intervention range- Comprehensive glossary of "Words You Know"- Index makes navigating subject matter easy

- Welcome Books are reviewed by reading consultants before publication. - Includes glossary and index. - Glossary words are bolded throughout the book for easy identification and the glossary includes a pronunciation guide to help emergent readers with these new words.

In simple detail, young readers can read about a favorite topic: astronauts. Here they will learn some of the basic vocabulary of space travel and the many tasks astronauts have to do.

Series Information

Budding scientists discover what the sun is made of, how astronauts got to the moon, and what causes an eclipse. Striking color photographs accompany a straight-forward fact-filled text.

Carlos brings a space game to school and the Magic School Bus takes a field trip inside the game.