Where Is Our Solar System?

Name: Where Is Our Solar System?
ISBN: 9781536431797

For the budding astronomer eager to understand our place in the universe, this book answers big questions about planets, stars, and our cosmic neighborhood.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child's curiosity about the night sky blossoms into a stream of questions about stars, planets, and our place in the universe. 'Where Is Our Solar System?' provides clear, engaging answers in an accessible chapter book format. It takes young readers on a tour from the sun to the outer reaches of the solar system, explaining concepts like gravity and orbits along the way. Fueled by a sense of wonder, this book is perfect for newly independent readers aged 8-12 who are ready to move beyond picture books but still appreciate fun illustrations. It's a great way to nurture a budding interest in science and astronomy.

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What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

Mentions asteroid impacts and the eventual death of the sun as scientific, non-imminent events.

Sensitive Topics

This is a secular, science-based nonfiction book. It does not contain sensitive topics like death, divorce, or identity issues. It presents scientific concepts and history in a straightforward, factual manner.

Ideal Reader

The ideal reader is an 8 to 10-year-old who is a newly independent reader and has a budding interest in space. They enjoy the format of the 'Who Was?' series and like learning facts through short, manageable chapters with helpful illustrations. This child is likely asking big questions about the world and is ready for more detail than a picture book can provide.