Comets and Asteroids in Action (An Augmented Reality Experience)

by Kevin Kurtz

Overview

Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences!

Billions of comets and asteroids orbit the sun. Most travel through space far from Earth, but when the planet crosses paths with an asteroid, the results can be beautiful, destructive, and long-lasting. Learn about the latest discoveries in comet and asteroid science in an augmented reality adventure that gives readers a close-up look at space.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781541589421
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	Space in Action: Augmented Reality (Alternator Books ® )
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	1,141,298
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	990L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Kevin Kurtz has loved books, science, and nature since he was a kid. His first children's book, A Day in the Salt Marsh, was published in 2007. He lives in Rochester, New York and continues to write books and visit schools around the country.

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2020

Gr 3–6—Titles in this series cover space objects and phenomena, as well as space technology. Whether readers are fascinated by black holes or the inner workings of the International Space Station, the text is engaging. Vivid images capture readers' imagination. Photos and images show planets, astronauts, and technology such as robots, rovers, and rockets. The image captions provide extra information. Glossary terms are found in bold print throughout the text. The use of augmented reality adds to the reading experience by offering sights such as 3-D models of the space station or a 360-degree view of the lunar surface. 1:1 schools especially will make the most of this feature. Links in the back matter provide directions to create 3-D printed models of the James Webb Space Telescope, the Curiosity Rover, and more. VERDICT An excellent purchase to update collections and support makerspaces.

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