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My First Book of Planets by Dr. Bruce Betts

My First Book of Planets

All About the Solar System for Kids

Dr. Bruce Betts, Bruce Betts

Sourcebooks · Print & ebook · June 16, 2020

Blast off on an exploration of outer space with this colorful solar system book for kids 3-5 Get little astronomers excited about the cosmos—from the bright and burning sun, to our own blue Earth, stormy Neptune, and every planet in between.

AstronomySpace & Rocketsscience
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Who it’s for
A simple, kid-friendly way to settle into the solar system.
Themes
solar system, space exploration, early science education
Pacing
Steady

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Blast off on an exploration of outer space with this colorful solar system book for kids 3-5 Get little astronomers excited about the cosmos—from the bright and burning sun, to our own blue Earth, stormy Neptune, and every planet in between.

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With this incredible exploration of planets for preschool and kindergarten kids, curious learners will discover the ultimate solar system book, featuring amazing pictures and fascinating facts about what makes each planet so special, including its size, distance from the sun, what the surface is like, how many moons it has, and more! Go beyond other planet books for kids with: BIG, BEAUTIFUL IMAGES: Vibrant photos and illustrations will take kids deep into space—no telescope required. ASTRONOMY FOR KIDS: Learn all about the eight planets in our solar system, plus dwarf planets Ceres, Pluto, Eris, Haumea, and Makemake. FUN SPACE FACTS: Did you know the bubbles in soda are the same gas that's on Venus? Out of this world facts will make this toddler space book a hit! Show kids the amazing universe that surrounds them with My First Book of Planets.

Planet Primer

A simple, kid-friendly way to settle into the solar system.

Come here for

  • planet-by-planet basics
  • easy solar-system entry

Expect

  • accessible science language
  • steady, sustained read

Where it sits

Astronomy96%
Space & Rockets35%

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Publisher categories

  • Concept Books
  • Astronomy
  • Physics
Authors
Dr. Bruce Betts, Bruce Betts
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Published
June 16, 2020
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
solar system · space exploration · early science education
Reading lane
Concept Books