The Wonder of Our Solar System
Item 10561
Grade 4-6
Lexile 730L
ISBN 9780743905619
Language English
Guided Rd. Level S
Come along and explore the wonders of our solar system in this exciting title! Featuring a variety of stunning, vivid photos, helpful charts and graphs, and easy-to-read text, this book will have readers engaged from beginning to end as they learn about the sun, the eight planets in our solar system, the Milky Way Galaxy, constellations, dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets! An accessible glossary and index give readers the tools they need while the featured lab activity provides a stimulating hands-on approach to science!
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