Stars and Constellations

by Elizabeth Bennett

2007 Science Vocabulary Readers -- Stars and Constellations (P) by Elizabeth Bennett *** 9780545007344 ***16 Pages

Genres: Childrens, Science, Space

16 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Are stars as tiny as they look in the night sky? Why is it hard to see stars in the city? What star pictures do people see in the sky? What is the difference between blue stars and red stars?

Young readers ages six and seven will find the answers to these questions and more in this Scholastic Science Vocabulary Reader that introduces first- and second-grade students to the stars and constellations in the night sky. Using pictures, diagrams, and a simple text to help strengthen reading skills and vocabulary, the book addresses three main topics: What is a Star?, Constellations, and Famous Stars. In each section, Fast Fact boxes provide a piece of information related to the topic.

A glossary and three comprehension questions help young readers assess their understanding of the information presented in the book.

Highly recommended, especially for students interested in science, stars, and /or space.

[Erin Penn · Rating 1 out of 5]

Part of the Scholastic Science Vocabular Readers 6-book series for the solar system - which includes:
Stars and Constellations by Elizabeth Bennett
The Earth by Megan Duhamel
The Moon by Lydia Carlin
The Planets by Jeff Bauer
The Solar System by Jeff Bauer
The Sun by Justin McCory Martin

Each of the books includes three chapters and then a Glossary and Comprehension Questions page in the back.

Of the books of this series, it is by far the worst. The vocabulary is negligible in its relevance to children and the information is more historic and social than science.

[Latifah Williams]

S4E1. Students will compare and contrast the physical attributes of stars, star patterns, and planets.
a. Recognize the physical attributes of stars in the night sky such as number, size, color and patterns.
b. Compare the similarities and differences of planets to the stars in appearance, position, and number in the night sky.
c. Explain why the pattern of stars in a constellation stays the same, but a planet can be seen in different locations at different times.
d. Identify how technology is used to observe distant objects in the sky.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good explanation about stars and constellations for kids.

[Tracey Jo Williams]

This book is all about stars and constellations.