Next Stop, Space!

Next Stop, Space! is an exciting, beautifully illustrated early reader that invites young learners on a journey into space. Blake, Hana, and Ike travel to a space station, where they meet astronauts Viktor, Ray, and Jane, who have spent six months aboard. The visitors learn about life in zero gravity, daily routines, and the challenges of space travel. When a malfunction threatens their return, the astronauts spring into action with a spacewalk to repair the problem-highlighting teamwork and problem-solving in real time. This narrative promotes STEM curiosity, encouraging discussions about space, technology, and exploration. Featuring vocabulary such as astronauts, explore, and spacecraft, and phonics elements like consonant blends (sp) and vowel sounds, the book supports both scientific inquiry and language development. The themes of Careers, Exploration, and Science and Technology make this a perfect springboard for integrated literacy and science lessons.

Educational Benefits:

• Inspires interest in science, space exploration, and careers in STEM.
• Builds content vocabulary and phonics awareness.
• Develops problem-solving and sequencing skills through narrative.
• Enhances comprehension with context-driven illustrations.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a space station role-play area with astronaut jobs.
• Sequence the events of the story using visual timelines.
• Integrate science lessons on planets, rockets, or gravity.
• Design a class mission patch inspired by the story.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages: 6-8
• Book size: 200mm x 180mm
• Reading level: 17-18 (Turquoise)
• Classroom-safe, no removable parts or choking hazards.