National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Space (National Geographic Little Kids First Big Books)

Get ready to blast off on an outer space adventure! Featuring stunning illustrations and engaging interactivity, this reference book will tap into 4-to-8-year-olds’ curiosity about everything under the sun and beyond.

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 out-of-this-world 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.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ National Geographic Kids
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 9, 2012
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1426310145
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1426310140
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.71 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 – 6 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.17 x 0.59 x 10.13 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Little Kids First Big Books
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool – 3
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NC710L
Best Sellers Rank: #4,426 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in Children’s Aeronautics & Space Books (Books) #4 in Children’s Astronomy Books (Books) #7 in Encyclopedias for Children
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