National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Space

Catherine D. Hughes
Date: October 9, 2012
9781426310140, 1426310145
Hardcover
Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Astronomy
Juvenile Nonfiction / Technology / Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science
Juvenile Nonfiction / Reference / Encyclopedias
Ages 3 to 5, Grades K And Under
128 pages
Dimensions (cm): 2 x 26 x 26
Weight (kg): 0.763

Summary

This beautiful book is the latest addition to the National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series. These colorful pages will introduce young children to the wonders of space, with colorful illustrations by David Aguilar and simple text that is perfect for beginning readers or for reading aloud. The book will explain basic concepts of space, beginning with what is most familiar to kids and expanding out into the universe.

Chapters include:
• Chapter 1 focuses on the Earth, moon, and sun.
• Chapter 2 introduces kids to the other planets in our solar system.
• Chapter 3 explains other objects in our solar system, such as dwarf planets, comets, and asteroid belts.
• Chapter 4 voyages even farther afield, touching on concepts such as the universe, the Milky Way, stars, galaxies, and black holes.
• The last chapter delves into space exploration: humans on the moon, spaceships, the International Space Station, etc.

Contributor Bio(s)

CATHERINE D. HUGHES is the author of National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Animals, National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs, and is the science editor for the award-winning National Geographic Kids and National Geographic Little Kids magazines. She has a master's degree in early childhood education.

Award-winning author DAVID A. AGUILAR is widely recognized for his ability to communicate the wonderment of science to enthusiasts of all ages. David's artwork has been featured on the History Channel's series "The Universe", Time magazine, CNN, USA Today, National Geographic, Astronomy, and more. His other books include Planets, Stars & Galaxies and 13 Planets.

Key Points

• BUILDS ON SUCCESS of the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LITTLE KIDS magazine (winner of the Association of Educational Publisher's coveted Golden Lamp award, and AEP Periodical of the Year), (circ 200,000.)
  
• BRAND POWER: design features the signature square design and yellow border.
• PROVEN KIDS' ARTIST: 50 stunning space illustrations by David Aguilar, who has a proven track record in children's books.
• HIGH-INTEREST TOPIC: Space is well established as a high-interest topic among our target audience--ranked at the top of the list in series topic proposal survey. Will also appeal to parents, teachers and librarians.
• INTERACTIVE LEARNING FUN: Creative "Parent Tips" provide innovative ideas for activities that extend children's learning beyond the page.

Quotes/Reviews

"Really interesting and encourages great conversation between you and your child. A fun book for any family to explore." --The Children's Nook blog

“Featuring fun, short entries about planets, stars, galaxies and more, this charming book is perfect for reading aloud or for beginning readers to enjoy themselves.” --Today's Zaman