The Planets of Our Solar System
School year: Year 4, Year 5
No. of pages 32
Published: 2010
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"The Planets of Our Solar System" by Steve Kortenkamp explores the fascinating worlds that make up our solar system. With vivid illustrations and engaging text, the book takes readers on a journey through space, detailing the unique characteristics of each planet, from the scorching heat of Mercury to the icy depths of Neptune. It encourages curiosity about the cosmos, highlighting the science behind planetary formation, orbits, and the potential for life beyond Earth. This educational resource captivates young readers, inspiring them to learn more about astronomy and the mysteries of our celestial neighborhood. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called The Solar System And Beyond .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-4th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-10 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Capstone Press .
Dr. Stephen Kortenkamp is a professional astronomer who studies small solar system objects like asteroids, comets, and moons. His research also involves the formation of planets, both in our solar system and around other stars. Dr. Kortenkamp is a Senior Research Scientist at the Planetary Science Institute (www. psi. edu) in Tucson, Arizona. His research is supported with grants from NASA and the National Science Foundation. He also teaches planetary science at the University of Arizona and in 2011 won the prestigious "Innovations in Teaching" award from the College of Science. Through the Planetary Science Institute, Dr. Kortenkamp conducts training and continuing education workshops for elementary and middle school science teachers in southern Arizona. He has written more than 20 children's books about topics related to space and has served as a scientific consultant on more than a dozen others. Steve's wife Jane is also a professional astronomer and together they have three young children. When they are not star-gazing, Steve and Jane are competitive endurance athletes who race in Ironman triathlons, marathons, and open-water swims.
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