Astronomy (54 items)

By Jeannie Fulbright | Ages 4-10

What would living on Venus be like? Are there really black holes? How did God create the cosmos? Curious kids want to know, and this 28-week curriculum gives them biblically based, scientifically sound answers. Using Charlotte Mason's methodology, 14 incremental lessons employ narration, notebook...

By Kristen Lippincott | Ages 9-14

By Carole Stott | Ages 9-14

Part of the "Eyewitness Explorers" series, this book includes practical information for children aged 7 and above, with photographs and illustrations designed to help explain the concepts examined. This particular book is designed to help children watch and understand the night sky, with projects...

By Stuart Murray

Learn all about Earth's closest neighbor in this unprecedented guide to the red planet. Including up-to-the-minute data from NASA's ongoing explorations, this amazing resource tells the whole story - from Mars' mystical significance in early cultures to the ambitious future plans for manned-fligh...

By H. A. Rey | Ages 4-9

Very few people can tell one star from another but with Find the Constellation, it's not difficult to learn! From the author of Curious George comes to you an astronomy guidebook for beginners. Let illustrated characters take you on a journey through space, helping you find the constellatio...

By Joanna Cole | Ages 7-11

The fieldtrip to the planetarium is foiled when the museum turns out to be closed, but Ms. Frizzle saves the day. The Magic School Bus turns into a spaceship and takes the class on a trip zooming through the atmosphere, to the Moon, and beyond! With up-to-date facts about the solar system, revis...

By Judy Donnelly | Ages 4-8

The story of Apollo II's historic flight, from lift-off, through 'The Eagle has landed,' to splashdown and quarantine. Donnelly does a good job of setting the stage with chapters on the history of the idea of flight to the moon, astronaut selection and training, and look at the flight's effect on...

By Philip Wilkinson | Ages 5-8

Level 3 readers will love this exciting new multi-level 'Eyewitness Reader' that uses DK's dramatic non-fiction style to help children learn to read. Readers follow the exciting race by the U.S. to be the first country to put a man on the moon. Full-color photos throughout the book.

By Franklyn M. Branley | Ages 3-8

‘Accompanied by NASA photographs and Dorros’s colorful, lively drawings, the text explains the Earth’s rotation in clear and simple terms. An experiment using a lamp as the ‘sun’ further clarifies the principles introduced.’ —BL.

By Jonathan Henry | Ages 10-18

This wonderful book soars through the solar system offering a wealth of information about planets, stars, moons, supernovas, and so much more. Dozens of color photos and illustrations enhance this book.