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Astronomy Activity Book for Kids: 100+ Fun Ways to Learn About Space and Stargazing
Explore planets, stars, and constellations with this “out of this world” educational activity book for kids ages 5−7
Space is awesome, and we can explore a lot of it from right here on Earth using our eyes, binoculars, and telescopes. In this interactive activity book, kids ages 5−7 get to be astronomers! Former NASA scientist Aurora Lipper leads an exciting journey through space, beginning with a tour of the planets and moons in our solar system. Next, kids visit the constellations and then zoom through the far reaches of the Milky Way galaxy. Along the way, they’ll find amazing facts about the starry skies and get to color and draw, connect dots, find hidden objects, and have fun with word puzzles while improving math and reading skills.
Astronomy Activity Book for Kids
• 90+ educational On-page games and cool facts about space allow for fun, independent learning
• Simple stargazing Learn how to find the Big Dipper, view meteor showers, and more with just the eyes, binoculars, or a small telescope
• Easy and exciting to Beautiful space illustrations and simple explanations written for early readers
Space is awesome, and we can explore a lot of it from right here on Earth using our eyes, binoculars, and telescopes. In this interactive activity book, kids ages 5−7 get to be astronomers! Former NASA scientist Aurora Lipper leads an exciting journey through space, beginning with a tour of the planets and moons in our solar system. Next, kids visit the constellations and then zoom through the far reaches of the Milky Way galaxy. Along the way, they’ll find amazing facts about the starry skies and get to color and draw, connect dots, find hidden objects, and have fun with word puzzles while improving math and reading skills.
Astronomy Activity Book for Kids
• 90+ educational On-page games and cool facts about space allow for fun, independent learning
• Simple stargazing Learn how to find the Big Dipper, view meteor showers, and more with just the eyes, binoculars, or a small telescope
• Easy and exciting to Beautiful space illustrations and simple explanations written for early readers
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Published September 14, 2021
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July 4, 2022
Alright, I’m definitely not a kid, although back in the day I used to be a very adorable one. Really. But I do remember pouring over a world atlas for kids that had a small astronomy section, and I loved it dearly. In the pre-Internet times where else would I be able to see all the cool pictures of stars and planets? So when my Goodreads friend Dennis reviewed this book, I couldn’t resist and headed over to NetGalley.
And you know what — this book is adorable for a younger kid. It goes through the planets of the Solar System, major constellations, galaxies, star clusters, nebulae, comets — all with the help of absolutely gorgeous illustrations and word searches, connect the dot puzzles, word traces, mazes, coloring — enough to keep a kid occupied for quite a long time.
It’s full of easy-to-read little factoids in child-sized bites, and in the end there are quite a few stargazing activities — how to find the North Star, the Big Dipper, etc. Your kiddo may need a compass and binoculars (and arming yourself with a SkyView app may be awesome in any case). And yes, some activities will also require a telescope, so budget accordingly — but a telescope may not be the worst thing to get for a kid in any case.
4.5 stars.
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I received an ARC from NetGalley.
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Also posted on my blog.
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Recommended by: Dennis
And you know what — this book is adorable for a younger kid. It goes through the planets of the Solar System, major constellations, galaxies, star clusters, nebulae, comets — all with the help of absolutely gorgeous illustrations and word searches, connect the dot puzzles, word traces, mazes, coloring — enough to keep a kid occupied for quite a long time.
It’s full of easy-to-read little factoids in child-sized bites, and in the end there are quite a few stargazing activities — how to find the North Star, the Big Dipper, etc. Your kiddo may need a compass and binoculars (and arming yourself with a SkyView app may be awesome in any case). And yes, some activities will also require a telescope, so budget accordingly — but a telescope may not be the worst thing to get for a kid in any case.
I think it’s great for sparking an interest in astronomy in a young child.
4.5 stars.
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I received an ARC from NetGalley.
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Also posted on my blog.
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Recommended by: Dennis
December 9, 2021
This should be great fun, especially for younger kids. But not only for those.
I tried to follow all the prompts, but gave up midway through. But that's more because of some issues with Goodreads and me working with the ebook version of this, which made it much more time-consuming than it should be for your average five-year-old.
Kids learn about:
- The Sun and the Moon
- The inner and outer Solar System
- Star Constellations
- Galaxies
- Star Clusters
- Nebulae
- Comets, Shooting Stars, Meteor Showers
While doing tasks such as:
- Drawing through mazes
- Coloring
- Connecting dots
- Filling in blanks
- Matching words and pictures
- Tracing certain words in a text or a block of letters
- Counting or identifying certain objects
- Drawing stuff
- Unscrambling words
Most of these are fairly simple, but not all of them are. In any case, it's a good way to learn a couple of things about astronomy. For me it got a little repetitive at some point, since most of these tasks are repeated several times over during the first 122 pages of the book. But I doubt that kids will mind. I'm pretty sure they are going to have fun. And there's still enough variety. I even wanted to do some of the later tasks myself after I read through the rest of the book today. But I didn't have the tools with me. Again, I recommend a printed version of this book.
From page 125 on there are several stargazing activities. Some of them require binoculars or even a telescope. So be aware if you are gifting this book to your kids, because they surely will want to do those. But maybe they can start with the ones where you get by with a pair of eyes. Honestly, I might do some of these myself. The book certainly does what it sets out to do. Make us all little astronomers.
4.5 stars. Recommended.
Thanks to NetGalley and Z Kids for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. All doodles are my own (well, except for the Mercury Dragon) and in no way influenced by talent or any such thing.
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Former review project:
To get a physical copy of this instead of a digital one seems to be a good idea. I feel like writing and drawing on my notebook might turn out to be difficult.
Well, it's too late now. Here goes nothing.
*****
So far I'm getting by with writing. Which is good. For all of us.
*****
After drawing a line of sunshine through a maze that is apparently located between the sun and earth, which I did with all the aplomb of the future world-famous astronomer that I am, now it was time for coloring. Easy peasy.
We started with this:
Cheerily I was filling out all these tiny little pieces.
And then I was thinking, hehe, here my weird choice to get this book in a digital format comes in handy. Because what really sucks is filling out all the background. But on my notebook that should be easy, right?
Wrong!
Those poor little stars. Almost all of them gone. ☹
*sighs*
And what did you do with your evening?
*****
Thank God, the day started with connecting dots and filling in blanks. That's something my sleep-deprived self can do in the morning.
Uhm ...
*****
SPACE SEARCH! Find the craters.
This seemed way too easy. Even for still sleepy me. So I decided to spice it up a little.
Holy absent-mindedness, Batman! There's another hour of my day gone.
*****
Not only have I been doing serious astronomer work these last few days, I've also learned something. Did you know, for instance, that Mercury isn't a planet, but in fact a planet-sized dragon? Woah, right?!
This photo-realistic drawing of Mercury has been a collaboration with my friend Trish. Which means that she was drawing the Mercury Dragon while I was ordering a milkshake.
The milkshake was delicious.
*****
WORD SEARCH! *spoiler alert*
Seriously? I'm five. I'm not dumb. Can you find the other words in there?
*****
I'm five, not dumb, and no one wants to play with me. Let's move on.
UNSCRAMBLE!
Well, let me rephrase. I'm five and no one wants to play with me. In my defense, "canoe" immediately felt wrong to me and I fixed it on the second try already. Okay, moving on ...
*****
I heard some chatter about me not doing my homework. These allegations are not tenable. What else would I do with my time other than doodling in my astronomer textbook?!
Okay, I've done a couple of things that I've already forgotten. But don't tell my mommy. So, what do we have today?
We have SPACE SEARCH!!! Again.
Hm. I did not know that Io looked like a giant pizza. But I like it. Find the "hidden" letters!
Some unreasonably long visit to the internet later ...
And now the letters are in fact hidden, so I've probably done this wrong. But, PIZZA!!! Amiright?
*****
Saturn and Titan hanging out together. Obviously having a jolly good time.
I wasn't sure if I'm supposed to draw or color here. Although the text could probably have tipped me off. But reading is not one of my strengths, so I ended up doing both. Perhaps you can already guess the result.
Saturn certainly had one over the eight last night. And is perhaps thankful for all that darkness. At least that way no one can see the rings under your eyes.
Edit: Or see anything for that matter. Thanks, Goodreads!
Okay, so, after six weeks of not being able to post any images these last two suddenly showed up. I guess this means that in theory I should be able to continue this project now. But in practice, I declare it officially over. Because at some point I should post a review to NetGalley, I suppose. Bye-bye, project.
I tried to follow all the prompts, but gave up midway through. But that's more because of some issues with Goodreads and me working with the ebook version of this, which made it much more time-consuming than it should be for your average five-year-old.
Kids learn about:
- The Sun and the Moon
- The inner and outer Solar System
- Star Constellations
- Galaxies
- Star Clusters
- Nebulae
- Comets, Shooting Stars, Meteor Showers
While doing tasks such as:
- Drawing through mazes
- Coloring
- Connecting dots
- Filling in blanks
- Matching words and pictures
- Tracing certain words in a text or a block of letters
- Counting or identifying certain objects
- Drawing stuff
- Unscrambling words
Most of these are fairly simple, but not all of them are. In any case, it's a good way to learn a couple of things about astronomy. For me it got a little repetitive at some point, since most of these tasks are repeated several times over during the first 122 pages of the book. But I doubt that kids will mind. I'm pretty sure they are going to have fun. And there's still enough variety. I even wanted to do some of the later tasks myself after I read through the rest of the book today. But I didn't have the tools with me. Again, I recommend a printed version of this book.
From page 125 on there are several stargazing activities. Some of them require binoculars or even a telescope. So be aware if you are gifting this book to your kids, because they surely will want to do those. But maybe they can start with the ones where you get by with a pair of eyes. Honestly, I might do some of these myself. The book certainly does what it sets out to do. Make us all little astronomers.
4.5 stars. Recommended.
Thanks to NetGalley and Z Kids for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. All doodles are my own (well, except for the Mercury Dragon) and in no way influenced by talent or any such thing.
*******
Former review project:
To get a physical copy of this instead of a digital one seems to be a good idea. I feel like writing and drawing on my notebook might turn out to be difficult.
Well, it's too late now. Here goes nothing.
*****
So far I'm getting by with writing. Which is good. For all of us.
*****
After drawing a line of sunshine through a maze that is apparently located between the sun and earth, which I did with all the aplomb of the future world-famous astronomer that I am, now it was time for coloring. Easy peasy.
We started with this:
Cheerily I was filling out all these tiny little pieces.
And then I was thinking, hehe, here my weird choice to get this book in a digital format comes in handy. Because what really sucks is filling out all the background. But on my notebook that should be easy, right?
Wrong!
Those poor little stars. Almost all of them gone. ☹
*sighs*
And what did you do with your evening?
*****
Thank God, the day started with connecting dots and filling in blanks. That's something my sleep-deprived self can do in the morning.
Uhm ...
*****
SPACE SEARCH! Find the craters.
This seemed way too easy. Even for still sleepy me. So I decided to spice it up a little.
Holy absent-mindedness, Batman! There's another hour of my day gone.
*****
Not only have I been doing serious astronomer work these last few days, I've also learned something. Did you know, for instance, that Mercury isn't a planet, but in fact a planet-sized dragon? Woah, right?!
This photo-realistic drawing of Mercury has been a collaboration with my friend Trish. Which means that she was drawing the Mercury Dragon while I was ordering a milkshake.
The milkshake was delicious.
*****
WORD SEARCH! *spoiler alert*
Seriously? I'm five. I'm not dumb. Can you find the other words in there?
*****
I'm five, not dumb, and no one wants to play with me. Let's move on.
UNSCRAMBLE!
Well, let me rephrase. I'm five and no one wants to play with me. In my defense, "canoe" immediately felt wrong to me and I fixed it on the second try already. Okay, moving on ...
*****
I heard some chatter about me not doing my homework. These allegations are not tenable. What else would I do with my time other than doodling in my astronomer textbook?!
Okay, I've done a couple of things that I've already forgotten. But don't tell my mommy. So, what do we have today?
We have SPACE SEARCH!!! Again.
Hm. I did not know that Io looked like a giant pizza. But I like it. Find the "hidden" letters!
Some unreasonably long visit to the internet later ...
And now the letters are in fact hidden, so I've probably done this wrong. But, PIZZA!!! Amiright?
*****
Saturn and Titan hanging out together. Obviously having a jolly good time.
I wasn't sure if I'm supposed to draw or color here. Although the text could probably have tipped me off. But reading is not one of my strengths, so I ended up doing both. Perhaps you can already guess the result.
Saturn certainly had one over the eight last night. And is perhaps thankful for all that darkness. At least that way no one can see the rings under your eyes.
Okay, so, after six weeks of not being able to post any images these last two suddenly showed up. I guess this means that in theory I should be able to continue this project now. But in practice, I declare it officially over. Because at some point I should post a review to NetGalley, I suppose. Bye-bye, project.
September 15, 2021
The kind of activity book that should be gifted to every child!
The content is mind-blowing.
It's like a comic book with all the colour splash and the easy, fun activities!
Quite informative and amazing facts, this is such a good book that can be kept at every school and home.
Thank you, author/artist and the publisher for the advance reading copy.
The content is mind-blowing.
It's like a comic book with all the colour splash and the easy, fun activities!
Quite informative and amazing facts, this is such a good book that can be kept at every school and home.
Thank you, author/artist and the publisher for the advance reading copy.
December 31, 2023
Avert your eyes, theoretical physics:
I’ve spent way too much time lately writing equations on a chalkboard and thought I’d pick up this textbook to refresh my memory of the observational side of my department in case I ever need to teach a class for non-majors again.
The cover said “ages 5-7” without specifying units or the cosmological model used to calculate the age. I was alarmed by this piece of out-of-context data but decided to keep reading.
And thank goodness for that, because a few pages in, I discovered my first ever game of University Word Search:
It’s a rite of passage.
The “Connect the Dots: Milky Way” chapter made me wonder - was this page written by engineers?
I’ve never seen this many numbers in a physics text. Maybe I just don’t talk to observers enough, but I don’t think they use this many numbers in their work either.
At times, the text used jargon that might confuse freshmen, especially non-majors. This paragraph reminded of me of my very first day in front of a class of non-science undergraduates, when one bright young lad informed me that he “believes in astrology and is skeptical about science.”
Skepticism is healthy, of course. That’s why I cautiously award this text a 4.5. Although it might be too advanced for first- and second-year undergraduates, upperclassmen and faculty might find that the text attempts to cover too many topics and therefore doesn’t fit any specific research niche.
I thus recommend Aurora Lipper’s Astronomy text to graduate students in astronomy who are approaching qualifying exams and need a refresher on the classes they’ve taken so far.
Thanks to Aurora Lipper and Zeitgeist for this free NetGalley ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I’ve spent way too much time lately writing equations on a chalkboard and thought I’d pick up this textbook to refresh my memory of the observational side of my department in case I ever need to teach a class for non-majors again.
The cover said “ages 5-7” without specifying units or the cosmological model used to calculate the age. I was alarmed by this piece of out-of-context data but decided to keep reading.
And thank goodness for that, because a few pages in, I discovered my first ever game of University Word Search:
It’s a rite of passage.
The “Connect the Dots: Milky Way” chapter made me wonder - was this page written by engineers?
I’ve never seen this many numbers in a physics text. Maybe I just don’t talk to observers enough, but I don’t think they use this many numbers in their work either.
At times, the text used jargon that might confuse freshmen, especially non-majors. This paragraph reminded of me of my very first day in front of a class of non-science undergraduates, when one bright young lad informed me that he “believes in astrology and is skeptical about science.”
Skepticism is healthy, of course. That’s why I cautiously award this text a 4.5. Although it might be too advanced for first- and second-year undergraduates, upperclassmen and faculty might find that the text attempts to cover too many topics and therefore doesn’t fit any specific research niche.
I thus recommend Aurora Lipper’s Astronomy text to graduate students in astronomy who are approaching qualifying exams and need a refresher on the classes they’ve taken so far.
Thanks to Aurora Lipper and Zeitgeist for this free NetGalley ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 1, 2024
If there is something I fond of and can never be bored from, it is physics. Now when you move further to its branches, Astro-physics and Nuclear-physics are my most favorite.
I really loved this picture book. There is lot more to learn from it for the childrens and I would like to recommend it to every such child in my nearby places, Aurora collected all sort of basic education on the subject to make children learn in fun-loving manner.
There is not just a learning but activities too which make them grasp in a better way. It is quite an informative as well as engaging educational activity book. Astronomy has always affected science students and here Aurora worked on the same in a cool way.
https://www.netgalley.com/book/233680...
I really loved this picture book. There is lot more to learn from it for the childrens and I would like to recommend it to every such child in my nearby places, Aurora collected all sort of basic education on the subject to make children learn in fun-loving manner.
There is not just a learning but activities too which make them grasp in a better way. It is quite an informative as well as engaging educational activity book. Astronomy has always affected science students and here Aurora worked on the same in a cool way.
https://www.netgalley.com/book/233680...
December 29, 2021
I loved it. A great book, fascinating and beautiful.
P.S. I received the ebook version thanks to NetGalley and the publisher in exchange of a review.
P.S. I received the ebook version thanks to NetGalley and the publisher in exchange of a review.
October 19, 2022
I have a space mad daughter and as mum I thought that this book was excellent!
It is well laid out, very interactive with plenty of variety and things to do too
It is definitely one I will be looking to grab a copy of for her, she is 5 in July so this will definitely be a present for her as she will be the right age then as she is possibly a little young at the moment for some of the activities as she is only just starting to read on her own - but I am really glad I have found this as I know how much of a hit it will be!
Very highly recommended - 5 stars from me for this one!!
It is well laid out, very interactive with plenty of variety and things to do too
It is definitely one I will be looking to grab a copy of for her, she is 5 in July so this will definitely be a present for her as she will be the right age then as she is possibly a little young at the moment for some of the activities as she is only just starting to read on her own - but I am really glad I have found this as I know how much of a hit it will be!
Very highly recommended - 5 stars from me for this one!!
December 9, 2021
A fun activity book about space! The illustrations were wonderful and the tasks were both fun and you get to learn a lot of cool facts about space and it’s planets, stars, and just space in general. I wish I had an activity book like this when I was a child, because I would’ve thought it was awesome. This book also helps you on how to e.g., find the Big Dipper, or the Moon! A great book I would love to recommend to young astronomers out there!
5/5
I got this book for free from netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review
5/5
I got this book for free from netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review
December 29, 2021
If your young reader loves, loves, loves puzzles, activities, mazes and more, this book will have them smiling from ear to ear.
The title says it all because basically every page holds something about astronomy and is accompanied by a puzzle. Accompanied is probably not the right word, since the activities do reign on every page. The astronomy tidbits flow along on the side and give the activities a direction, while also teaching basic terms and ideas surrounding our universe. The text can be read by those very sure of their words, but many will need someone there to help out, since there is new terminology, terms and such that young readers might struggle with. But that's the point of this book—to teach about astronomy amongst the fun.
At over 160 pages, this is a whomping activity book, and what I found especially delightful is that every page is brightly and even lovingly illustrated. The characters and scenes allow the facts and mysteries of astronomy to unfold and make sense, but they also carry joy and a playful atmosphere, which is inviting. Every page is different, and each activity offers something new from mazes to word connecting and beyond.
The information hits a wide range. While there are some more exact facts, this book is more centered on giving a broad scope of what astronomy holds. Moon phases, star constellations, and so much more are addressed with correct terms. The theories, reasoning, aspects, and influences are shortly explained as well. But nothing ever goes into much detail...just enough to awaken awareness and inspire curiosity. It's great to open young minds to the realm of astronomy, one that young readers will enjoy and even pick up a few facts along the way.
So, yes, I do recommend this one. I received a complimentary copy through Netgalley and am now considering buying one as a present for several star-gazers I know.
The title says it all because basically every page holds something about astronomy and is accompanied by a puzzle. Accompanied is probably not the right word, since the activities do reign on every page. The astronomy tidbits flow along on the side and give the activities a direction, while also teaching basic terms and ideas surrounding our universe. The text can be read by those very sure of their words, but many will need someone there to help out, since there is new terminology, terms and such that young readers might struggle with. But that's the point of this book—to teach about astronomy amongst the fun.
At over 160 pages, this is a whomping activity book, and what I found especially delightful is that every page is brightly and even lovingly illustrated. The characters and scenes allow the facts and mysteries of astronomy to unfold and make sense, but they also carry joy and a playful atmosphere, which is inviting. Every page is different, and each activity offers something new from mazes to word connecting and beyond.
The information hits a wide range. While there are some more exact facts, this book is more centered on giving a broad scope of what astronomy holds. Moon phases, star constellations, and so much more are addressed with correct terms. The theories, reasoning, aspects, and influences are shortly explained as well. But nothing ever goes into much detail...just enough to awaken awareness and inspire curiosity. It's great to open young minds to the realm of astronomy, one that young readers will enjoy and even pick up a few facts along the way.
So, yes, I do recommend this one. I received a complimentary copy through Netgalley and am now considering buying one as a present for several star-gazers I know.
January 3, 2022
I have two kids both of which love anything space. This activity book was a fun way for them to learn some new facts and keep them busy with fun activities. It goes over things from the sun & moon, inner & outer solar system, star constellations & clusters, galaxies, nebulae, and more. I love the different activities that range from mazes, tracing the moon for a month, dot to dot, color by number, word tracing, and more. It also has several stargazing activities that help you search for things such as Orion's Nebula, The Big Dipper, Hercules' Glabular Cluster, and many more. Great book for a young space lover or someone wanted to learn more through fun activities.
November 19, 2021
I enjoyed this astronomy activity book. It is geared for kids ages 5-7 and would be great to use in homeschooling or just for some fun, educational reading with your kids. It has short passages and good comparisons but there is a lot of vocabulary that may be difficult for such young kids. I felt it could have used more definitions.
This book had some fun assignments like the following: “Look up at the sky each night this month (or search online) and shade in how much of the moon you see.”
I also liked the word pictures that helped explain concepts. “Using a special machine, scientists have detected a glowing tail on Mercury that looks like a dragon’s. What they’re seeing is sunlight” (location 128).
There were a lot of comparisons that used common things that were helpful is showing size and scope in an understandable way. “If the sun were the size of your door, Mars would be the size of a lemon seed” (location 154).
Overall, I thought this was a great introduction to astronomy for young kids. It was fun and it would be easy to do a small section each day. Thank you to Zeitgeist for providing me with an e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
This book had some fun assignments like the following: “Look up at the sky each night this month (or search online) and shade in how much of the moon you see.”
I also liked the word pictures that helped explain concepts. “Using a special machine, scientists have detected a glowing tail on Mercury that looks like a dragon’s. What they’re seeing is sunlight” (location 128).
There were a lot of comparisons that used common things that were helpful is showing size and scope in an understandable way. “If the sun were the size of your door, Mars would be the size of a lemon seed” (location 154).
Overall, I thought this was a great introduction to astronomy for young kids. It was fun and it would be easy to do a small section each day. Thank you to Zeitgeist for providing me with an e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
August 23, 2021
Astronomy Activity Book for Kids Is a fun and informative activity book for children who are interested in learning more about space - and having fun while they do so! There are many different types of activities for kids to do while they explore our solar system. Each planet has a set of activities as well as key facts and points of interest. The activities range from word tracing to mazes to matching and there is enough variety to keep children interested and motivated. There are even coloring and drawing expertises pages for a bit of added creativity.
The illustrations throughout this book are beautiful. They are brightly colored and detailed. The facts and information are things that are interesting and also easy to remember. There isn’t too much text per page, which is nice for younger readers.
This book is a great learning tool and fun workbook at the same time. I would highly recommend picking up a copy for your child.
Thank you to NetGalley & Zeitgeist, Z Kids for the advanced copy.
The illustrations throughout this book are beautiful. They are brightly colored and detailed. The facts and information are things that are interesting and also easy to remember. There isn’t too much text per page, which is nice for younger readers.
This book is a great learning tool and fun workbook at the same time. I would highly recommend picking up a copy for your child.
Thank you to NetGalley & Zeitgeist, Z Kids for the advanced copy.
December 2, 2021
Good overall astronomy introduction. Kids will need help completing some of these activities as there's some big words in here. I could see how this would be quite engaging for young elementary kids.
September 12, 2021
This was brilliant! My seven-year old daughter is obsessed with space so I’m constantly looking for new books that will teach her this complex subject in an accessible and fun format. Astronomy Activity Book for Kids does this perfectly.
It breaks the information into relevant sections, and rather than just telling the reader, it also asks them questions so they can see how much they’ve learnt!
The writing style is engaging and the illustrations are great too!
My daughter loved it and now has the physical copy on her Christmas list!
*** Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher ***
It breaks the information into relevant sections, and rather than just telling the reader, it also asks them questions so they can see how much they’ve learnt!
The writing style is engaging and the illustrations are great too!
My daughter loved it and now has the physical copy on her Christmas list!
*** Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher ***
December 31, 2021
I think this book could be a valuable resource in a child’s home to learn about astronomy and try some family stargazing. Children who like doing things outside, learning about science, and/or interactive books will find things to enjoy about this book. I do not see this book being a purchase for libraries with the amount of interactive pages meant to be drawn or written on unless a librarian wanted to encourage families to try stargazing and could use the Stargazing Activities pages as a resource.
August 23, 2021
What a fun, informative, and colorful book! This brightly colorful book is packed with tons of information! The way that the information is spread out throughout the book is engaging and fun. I loved that all of the activities touch on different elements of education from language arts, math, logic, and even handwriting. The activities are also fun, which will allow children to learn without realizing that they are learning. I just love every aspect of this book!
August 23, 2021
This is great resource to bring astronomy into a child’s life. I love that the kids get to personalize it and have so many fun to fill in pages. I am not a fan of “workbooks” in general but this one has much more of a hands on approach. This would work great in a homeschool setting or for a fun summer activity between main curriculums.
September 1, 2021
This was great book teaching kids about astronomy while also providing fun activities along the way. The information was offered in small tidbits, which help make it easier to read. Some of the activities included colouring, counting, mazes, and tracing.
I received a free copy of this book through NetGalley and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book through NetGalley and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 13, 2021
Omgoodness I enjoyed looking through this activity book and reading the facts out loud to the family. Like the fact that Mercury although is the closest to the Sun it isn't the hottest. But my favorite section was on the constellations, especially Ursa Major and Sirus.
Thank you thank you thank you Netgalley and the publishers for allowing me the opportunity to read this book.
Thank you thank you thank you Netgalley and the publishers for allowing me the opportunity to read this book.
October 24, 2021
This book was an absolute dream to write! I am a science teacher and a local astronomer in my community, and when I was approached by the publisher to create a hands-on astronomy book for children, I was so excited!
I want to personally thank my students, astronomers, editors, friends, artists, and publisher for this amazing opportunity. Thank you so very much!
I want to personally thank my students, astronomers, editors, friends, artists, and publisher for this amazing opportunity. Thank you so very much!
October 14, 2021
An amazing, cheerful and informative book that you need with you as a guide to sky and for affirmation of information There are lovely activities to help you be a good friend to sky.
April 2, 2022
Review of eBook
Activities in this giant astronomy activity book address a number of topics including The Sun and the Moon, Inner Solar System, Outer Solar System, Star Constellations, Galaxies, Star Clusters, Nebulae, Comets, Shooting Stars, and More! And Stargazing Activities.
First, young readers fill out a form with information including, name, age, and why space is cool. Then the young reader tells where he/she would travel to in space, how he/she looks at stars, what he/she might name a star, and what he/she would like to learn more about.
In each of the nine chapters, young readers will find a brief introductory paragraph with basic information followed by activities. Many are mazes to finish; others are coloring pages, fill-in-the-blanks, or connect-the-dot pages. Trace the words helps young readers recognize words related to the stars and space [although some of them are most likely too difficult for five-year-old readers]. Other pages ask young readers to identify rhyming words, skip counting, spot the differences, fill in the blanks, word search, ordering [large to small], color by number, spelling, and draw and color. Finally, young readers use eyes, binoculars, and telescopes to examine the night sky.
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Young readers ages five through seven are the target audience for this activity book. Although the youngest readers may need help with some of the activities and most will need someone to help them read the explanatory information and new astronomy-specific vocabulary, they are age-appropriate and likely to be similar to activities the child sees in school. There’s a lot of fun packed in the pages of this activity book; the astronomy tidbits help present a broad overview of the information. And while the book is sure to keep young space enthusiasts happily engaged, it could serve as a stepping stone for further learning as well.
Brightly colored pictures and illustrations fill each page and engage the young reader.
An answer key provides the answers for each of the puzzles and activities in the book.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this eBook from Zeitgeist, Z Kids and NetGalley
#AstronomyActivityBookforKids #NetGalley
Activities in this giant astronomy activity book address a number of topics including The Sun and the Moon, Inner Solar System, Outer Solar System, Star Constellations, Galaxies, Star Clusters, Nebulae, Comets, Shooting Stars, and More! And Stargazing Activities.
First, young readers fill out a form with information including, name, age, and why space is cool. Then the young reader tells where he/she would travel to in space, how he/she looks at stars, what he/she might name a star, and what he/she would like to learn more about.
In each of the nine chapters, young readers will find a brief introductory paragraph with basic information followed by activities. Many are mazes to finish; others are coloring pages, fill-in-the-blanks, or connect-the-dot pages. Trace the words helps young readers recognize words related to the stars and space [although some of them are most likely too difficult for five-year-old readers]. Other pages ask young readers to identify rhyming words, skip counting, spot the differences, fill in the blanks, word search, ordering [large to small], color by number, spelling, and draw and color. Finally, young readers use eyes, binoculars, and telescopes to examine the night sky.
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Young readers ages five through seven are the target audience for this activity book. Although the youngest readers may need help with some of the activities and most will need someone to help them read the explanatory information and new astronomy-specific vocabulary, they are age-appropriate and likely to be similar to activities the child sees in school. There’s a lot of fun packed in the pages of this activity book; the astronomy tidbits help present a broad overview of the information. And while the book is sure to keep young space enthusiasts happily engaged, it could serve as a stepping stone for further learning as well.
Brightly colored pictures and illustrations fill each page and engage the young reader.
An answer key provides the answers for each of the puzzles and activities in the book.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this eBook from Zeitgeist, Z Kids and NetGalley
#AstronomyActivityBookforKids #NetGalley
June 14, 2022
HOW FLUFFING COOL IS THIS BOOK!?
Admission: I don't generally like space or space-related movies or books..I'm not sure the term for it, but it's kind of a phobia and the vibe essentially bores me (no greenery, plants, shrubs, etc) BUT THIS BOOK IS THE BEES KNEES!!
Word searches, tracing, spotting differences, drawing activities- and SO. MUCH. MORE! I thoroughly enjoyed this- more so than I thought I would! Highly addicting and engaging - bright colors, fun artwork and the games are educational BUT NOT BORING!
This review will not do this book justice, so JUST PICK IT UP!
*Disclaimer- while this would be SUPERB for a classroom, each student would really need their own copy (NOTE TO THE PUBLISHER- TOTALLY offer educational sets for classrooms, this would be a FREAKING FANTASTIC addition to a lesson plan!!) it's suited to one kiddo as an activity book personalized to them. I would recommend to a younger audience as there are word/letter tracings- but there are also larger and more advanced themes sprinkled in.
LET'S ALSO BE REAL AND TALK ABOUT HOW COOL IT IS THAT THE AUTHOR IS A FORMER NASA SCIENTIST- you CANNOT get a book more authentic than this!
Admission: I don't generally like space or space-related movies or books..I'm not sure the term for it, but it's kind of a phobia and the vibe essentially bores me (no greenery, plants, shrubs, etc) BUT THIS BOOK IS THE BEES KNEES!!
Word searches, tracing, spotting differences, drawing activities- and SO. MUCH. MORE! I thoroughly enjoyed this- more so than I thought I would! Highly addicting and engaging - bright colors, fun artwork and the games are educational BUT NOT BORING!
This review will not do this book justice, so JUST PICK IT UP!
*Disclaimer- while this would be SUPERB for a classroom, each student would really need their own copy (NOTE TO THE PUBLISHER- TOTALLY offer educational sets for classrooms, this would be a FREAKING FANTASTIC addition to a lesson plan!!) it's suited to one kiddo as an activity book personalized to them. I would recommend to a younger audience as there are word/letter tracings- but there are also larger and more advanced themes sprinkled in.
LET'S ALSO BE REAL AND TALK ABOUT HOW COOL IT IS THAT THE AUTHOR IS A FORMER NASA SCIENTIST- you CANNOT get a book more authentic than this!
February 23, 2024
All budding astronomers, astronauts, astrophysicists, and other young scientists with their eyes to the sky will absolutely LOVE Aurora Lipper’s interactive learning guide 🔭 to the galaxy 🌌, it’s planets 🪐 , stars ✨ , moons 🌙🌝🌓 , asteroids ☄️ , suns ☀️🌞, rockets 🚀 and all things pertaining to space and beyond in her terrific children’s book, “Astronomy Activity Book for Kids.”
Full of games, word puzzles, art coloring projects, astronomy volcabulary words and terms, as well as advanced adult-assistance-needed nighttime stargazing activities for identifying constellations, Lipper’s guide for middle graders (or advanced early star explorers) is the perfect gift for all mini Trekkies in training.
Our six-year-old granddaughter requested a telescope for Christmas, so I know that “Astronomy Activity Book for Kids” is in her future.
JoyReaderGirl1 graciously thanks NetGalley, Author Aurora Lipper, and Publisher Zeitgeist, Z Kids for this advanced reader’s copy (ARC) for review.
Full of games, word puzzles, art coloring projects, astronomy volcabulary words and terms, as well as advanced adult-assistance-needed nighttime stargazing activities for identifying constellations, Lipper’s guide for middle graders (or advanced early star explorers) is the perfect gift for all mini Trekkies in training.
Our six-year-old granddaughter requested a telescope for Christmas, so I know that “Astronomy Activity Book for Kids” is in her future.
JoyReaderGirl1 graciously thanks NetGalley, Author Aurora Lipper, and Publisher Zeitgeist, Z Kids for this advanced reader’s copy (ARC) for review.
June 5, 2022
Astronomy Activity Book for Kids is a Children's activity book that circles around topic such as our solar system, nebulas, galaxies and more!
The cover is inviting and the illustrations are well thought out and adorable!
Within the pages there are activities such as tracking the moons, mazes, and even some coloring pages.
5 Stars. Would recommend. I like the way the activity book is laid out. I could see using it within homeschooling or alongside classroom curriculum. Between the illustrations and the educational pieces it is easy to learn material as well.
Thanks to the publisher, Z Kids, the author, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC copy to read and review. Review will also be posted to my blog (www.kagoodsell.com/book-reviews), GoodReads, TikTok (@unearthingeco), as well as NetGalley reviews.
The cover is inviting and the illustrations are well thought out and adorable!
Within the pages there are activities such as tracking the moons, mazes, and even some coloring pages.
5 Stars. Would recommend. I like the way the activity book is laid out. I could see using it within homeschooling or alongside classroom curriculum. Between the illustrations and the educational pieces it is easy to learn material as well.
Thanks to the publisher, Z Kids, the author, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC copy to read and review. Review will also be posted to my blog (www.kagoodsell.com/book-reviews), GoodReads, TikTok (@unearthingeco), as well as NetGalley reviews.
February 8, 2024
What a neat, informative, and interactive book. The illustrations are great. Reading this as an adult I’ve learned some fun facts myself. The pages are interactive by tracing words, matching words, coloring, mazes, and word search to name a few. One of my favorite facts I learned is that Venus has over 100,000 volcanoes with the largest being over 5 miles high. Also RIP to Pluto for being a dwarf planet now. I liked the visual representation for the star constellations. The star gazing activities towards the end is a fun and easy way to plan a night staring at the night sky with your kids and having a guide to help you point out constellations. Also super cool this book was written by a former NASA scientist and mechanical engineer and current astronomer and pilot. We love women in STEM.
I received this as an advanced reader copy from net galley for an honest review.
I received this as an advanced reader copy from net galley for an honest review.
February 24, 2024
This is a pretty basic astronomy book geared toward early elementary kids divided into topical sections: sun and moon, inner solar system, outer solar system, star constellations, galaxies, star clusters, nebulae, comets, shooting stars, and stargazing activities. The pages are colorful and include an easy-to-read paragraph about the topic and a simple activity. The activities are a bit repetitive, including lots of tracing, color, connect the dots, word scramble, and maze-type exercises. This book could be good as an introduction to these topics, but I found it a bit lacking and don't think it offers anything new that would differentiate it from the many other similar activity books out there.
Thank you to Zeitgeist for gifting me with an ARC to review! All opinions are my own.
Thank you to Zeitgeist for gifting me with an ARC to review! All opinions are my own.
July 29, 2022
Astronomy Activity Book for kids is a wonderful beginner book for children. This book not only covers the basics of astronomy but every section has mazes, word puzzles and even areas in which your little one can practice their handwriting and spelling skills. The activity book was larger than what I expected but also appreciate how the authors knew their audience. This activity book is for ages 5-7, is very colorful and engaging. I would not only pair this with a telescope for a child’s birthday or Christmas present but would also recommend it for your next camping trip!
Thank you to NetGalley and Zeitgeist for sending me the digital ARC of this book.
Thank you to NetGalley and Zeitgeist for sending me the digital ARC of this book.
April 18, 2023
Do you want an engaging yet educational activity book for your children?
You've found it.
This is the activity book that keeps on giving. Aimed at younger kids, this Astronomy book is the perfect introduction into outer space without it being 'simple'.
Take a deep dive into Astronomy with fun activities that help young brains connect to the perfect bite sized information on each page.
If you and your children are studying the solar system or any aspect of outer space then this is a must add to your curriculum. A resource that is hands on is always a winner.
I was gifted a digital copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
You've found it.
This is the activity book that keeps on giving. Aimed at younger kids, this Astronomy book is the perfect introduction into outer space without it being 'simple'.
Take a deep dive into Astronomy with fun activities that help young brains connect to the perfect bite sized information on each page.
If you and your children are studying the solar system or any aspect of outer space then this is a must add to your curriculum. A resource that is hands on is always a winner.
I was gifted a digital copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
February 20, 2023
This is awesome! We go up the the California Sequoias every couple of months and we love to star gaze in the mountain skies where the light pollution is very minimal. This book was an awesome sidekick to our stargazing. It helped us find a few constellations and it gave us a few ideas about trying to keep an eye out for future meteor showers. We also really enjoyed all the number dot activities and mazes. Overall this was a really awesome book and I would easily recommend it to families with young star gazers.
I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.
I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.
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