It Came from Outer Space

by Henry Barker, Barry Gott (Illustrator)

Overview

Solve kid-sized dilemmas and mysteries with the Science Solves It! series. These fun books for kids ages 5–8 blend clever stories with real-life science. Why did the dog turn green? Can you control a hiccup? Is that a UFO? Find the answers to these questions and more as kid characters dive into physical, life, and earth sciences. 

During a camp out, Marlon and his friends see a bright light streak across the sky. Is it a meteorite? A spaceship? Have aliens landed?  Books in this perfect STEM series will help kids think like scientists and get ahead in the classroom. Activities and experiments are included in every book! (Level Two; Science topic: Space detritus)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781575651224
Publisher:	Astra Publishing House
Publication date:	01/01/2003
Series:	Science Solves It! Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.06(h) x 0.14(d)
Lexile:	AD570L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Henry Barker is the pseudonym of an award-winning writer of numerous children’s books. Henry was formerly Editor-in-Chief of Children’s Books at a major publishing house and has had over twenty years’ experience both writing and editing juvenile books. Barry Gott wrote and illustrated humorous greeting cards at American Greetings for several years before leaving to illustrate children’s books full-time from his attic studio in Cleveland, Ohio. He occasionally ventures into the outside world to visit schools and libraries. Barry's books include the Dino-Sports series, Holler Loudly by Cynthia Leitich Smith, and What DO Teachers Do (After YOU Leave School)? (Carolrhoda Books, 2006). Honk! Splat! Vroom! is Barry's first author-illustrated book. He has 1 wife, 2 kids, and 3 pets.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 1-3-Two simple stories involving science skills. In Outer Space, three boys on a camping trip investigate a strange blaze of light that streaks across the sky. Through observation, they solve the mystery by identifying the object as space debris. Sara investigates the effects of friction on speed, as the child conducts experiments to figure out the best design for her soapbox derby. In both books, boxed sidebars give additional facts or raise and answer related questions. Short sentences and paragraphs with upbeat dialogue as well as bright illustrations give these titles added appeal. Both conclude with a "Think Like a Scientist" page that invites students to reconsider the concepts and to try easy, related experiments. Supplemental purchases for school and public libraries.-Lee Bock, Glenbrook Elementary School, Pulaski, WI Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

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