Planets in Action (An Augmented Reality Experience)

by Rebecca E. Hirsch

Overview

Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences!

Did you know that more than forty spacecraft have explored Venus? Or that some astronomers think an unknown planet might be awaiting discovery beyond Pluto? Find out the latest discoveries in planetary science with augmented reality that brings space alive.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781541589438
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	Space in Action: Augmented Reality (Alternator Books ® )
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	1,076,292
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.13(d)
Lexile:	910L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Rebecca E. Hirsch is an award- winning children's author with a PhD in plant biology. Her picture books include Plants Can't Sit Still and Night Creatures: Animals That Swoop, Crawl, and Creep while You Sleep. She lives with her husband and three children in State College, Pennsylvania. You can visit her online at rebeccahirsch.com.

Editorial Reviews

"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. . . . An excellent purchase to update collections and support makerspaces."—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

From the Publisher

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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