Our Solar System Book Level 12-14

Our Solar System introduces young readers to the wonders of space science through the eyes of a child's school project. Presented in a report-style format, this engaging text uses a combination of labelled diagrams, childlike illustrations, photographs, captions, and fact boxes to explain various aspects of our solar system. It covers topics such as the hottest planets, the biggest planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. Designed to build early scientific literacy, it encourages children to think like scientists as they learn about Earth and space. This text also supports phonics development with targeted features including initial consonant blends (e.g. œsp-, œpl-), final blends (e.g. œ-st), and digraphs (e.g. œch-, œsh-, œth-). It incorporates proper nouns such as Mars and Saturn, and comparative language to help students analyse and compare information. The inclusion of a glossary, bulleted lists, and captions helps build students' academic vocabulary and reading comprehension skills while fostering curiosity about the universe around them.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports understanding of Earth and space science through structured text features.
• Reinforces phonics and decoding strategies with consonant blends and digraphs.
• Builds vocabulary using proper nouns, contractions, and comparative language.
• Encourages scientific thinking and information synthesis using charts and labelled diagrams.

Classroom Ideas:

• Have students create their own œplanet fact sheets inspired by the book's layout.
• Use the comparison chart as a model for students to make their own about planetary features.
• Pair with a science lesson about the solar system using hands-on materials or virtual simulations.
• Encourage students to write imaginative journal entries as if they are astronauts visiting a planet.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 6+
• Book dimensions: 20cm x 15cm; 16 pages
• Contains factual science content; no small parts or choking hazards