3-D Explorer: Solar System: A Journey to the Planets and Beyond
- Ian Graham
- Mar 4, 2016
- 2 min read
Bibliographic Information
Graham, I. (2007). 3-D Explorer: Solar System: A Journey to the Planets and Beyond. Boulder, CO: Books Are Fun.
Quantitative Reading Level
ATOS Book Level: NR
Interest Level: Middle School (MS 4-7)
Lexile Framework: NR
Guided Reading Level: NR
Age: 7-11
Plot Description
3-D Explorer: Solar System: A Journey to the Planets and Beyond is an amazingly vivid and descriptive guide depicting a 3-D tour of the solar system and its regions in great detail, referencing various planets, comets, asteroids, and Apollo 11 lunar landing. The deepest, darkest mysteries of space come to life as the interactive pop-up scenes lend to learning and space exploration of the International Space Station, planets in orbit, landing on the planet Mars, orbiting Earth, Moon missions and comet strikes.
Qualitative Reading Analysis
This book is an excellent example of an informative and interactive journey through the solar system utilizing bold illustrative graphics, large text, hardbound cover and double-sided cardstock as inserts maintaining durability while handling. The writing style is adequately complimentary to the overall design and fits the intended age level of reader. This rendition of the solar system features valuable elements in learning, such as maps, 3-D image key, diagrams, and vivid photographs.
Content Area
Science
Content Area Standard
Curriculum Suggestions
3-D Explorer: Solar System: A Journey to the Planets and Beyond is a highly educational and interactive resource mainly dedicated to children of the middle school level. With the features of 3-D pop-ups displaying various scenes of of the solar system, there are many elements of curricular activities that can be utilized within a classroom environment, such as descriptive writing, oral discussions, and research and science projects relating to theme.
Links to Supporting Digital Content
Discovery Education is an available online resource dedicated to teachers and students, complete with various types of content developed to assist in curriculum and lesson plans of K-12 incorporating all aspects of appropriate grade level literacy devoted to the topic of science, as well as activities based on specific topics and categories, such as space exploration, space milestones, understanding space travel, people and space, planetary profiles, and inventors/inventions.
Teacher Vision is a website dedicated to teaching strategies, curriculum, lesson plans, and printable worksheets that can be utilized within any classroom environment from K-12. This site is complete with digital books, mini-lessons on Astronomy, Planets, and Space Exploration.
Genre
Nonfiction
Information Book
Subject/Themes
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Solar System - Juvenile Literature
Toy and Movable Books - Juvenile Literature
Pop-up Books - Juvenile Literature
Outer Space - Exploration - Juvenile Literature
Solar System - Juvenile Literature
Exploration of Outer Space - Juvenile Literature
Outer Space - Juvenile Literature
Astronauts & Space Flight - Juvenile Literature
Astronomy - Juvenile Literature
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