The Big Dipper: An Award-Winning Illustrated Guide to Stargazing and the Night Sky for Children (Ages 4-8) (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)

The Big Dipper: An Award-Winning Illustrated Guide to Stargazing and the Night Sky for Children (Ages 4-8) (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)

• hands-on and visual
• acclaimed and trusted
• great for classrooms
• Entertain and educate at the same time
• Have appealing, child-centered topics
• Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers
• Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach
• Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations
• Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills
• Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists
• Meet national science education standards
• Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the field
• Over 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests

<p>Are the stars out tonight?</p><p>If they are, chances are you'll be able to spot the Big Dipper. The Big Dipper is one of the easiest constellations to recognize and this Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science book will help young stargazers find it, and it's companion, the Little Dipper. And once you've begun to learn about the constellations, well, the sky's the limit!</p>