Night Lights - Level 27-28

Night Lights captivates readers with a journey into the mysteries of the Solar System. Featuring four non-fiction articles by three authors, this book offers varied perspectives and presentation styles to engage young learners in scientific discovery. Students will uncover intriguing facts about moons, meteorites, bacteria in space, and future Mars missions. The layout includes photographs, captions, fact boxes, and diagrams, complemented by a glossary, index, and guiding questions to stimulate inquiry and research. Specialised vocabulary helps build scientific literacy, while activities such as skim-reading and interpreting author intent develop deeper comprehension. Perfect for space-themed units, this book encourages readers to explore both real and speculative science.

Educational Benefits

• Introduces concepts of space exploration and celestial bodies
• Develops interpretive reading and research skills
• Builds scientific vocabulary related to astronomy
• Encourages inquiry-based learning and critical thinking

Classroom Ideas

• Create a classroom display of the planets and moons mentioned
• Conduct a œspace myths vs. facts research activity
• Practice skim-reading to summarise articles
• Host a class discussion about future Mars travel possibilities

Safety & Information

• Suitable for ages 9+
• Book dimensions: 200mm x 210mm
• Glossy, wipeable pages for easy classroom use
• No small components; safe for group reading