Stars Level 17-18

Stars introduces readers to the exciting world of space science through vibrant visuals and accessible explanations. Building on the anchor text Being a Scientist, this title explores how scientists observe and study the sun and other stars to better understand our universe. Rich in factual content, it includes comparative and cutaway diagrams, a fact file, and a glossary to support scientific literacy. The text encourages inquiry with preview questions, descriptive language including similes, and headings that break information into manageable sections. Multisyllabic and comparative words offer further vocabulary development. Through Galileo's discoveries and images of stars like Antares, students are reminded that there's still much to uncover in space science. This engaging title supports scientific curiosity and critical thinking while connecting learners to key themes in Earth and space science.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports comprehension of scientific processes and observation.
• Encourages vocabulary development through multisyllabic and comparative adjectives.
• Introduces text features such as cutaway diagrams, captions, and a glossary.
• Fosters curiosity about astronomy and scientific discovery.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a star fact file using new vocabulary from the book.
• Use comparative adjectives to describe stars (e.g., biggest, smallest).
• Conduct a science discussion on what we still don't know about stars.
• Invite students to draw and label their own star system using the diagram features.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 6+
• Book dimensions: 20cm x 15cm; 16 pages
• No small parts or hazardous materials
• Printed with child-safe ink and binding