The Universe & The Red Planet Level 27-28

This book contains the fiction title The Universe and Other Poems and the non-fiction title The Red Planet.

The Universe and Other Poems is a rich anthology of poetic forms including haiku, free verse, and rhyming quatrains, all themed around planets, moons, and the wonders of outer space. With vivid imagery and descriptive language, these poems spark curiosity about astronomy and exploration while fostering an appreciation for literary structure. The Red Planet expands the learning by offering a scientific look at Mars and the feasibility of humans one day living there. Informative text features such as fact boxes, diagrams, and captions help students navigate and summarise information, while newspaper-style reports engage them with current scientific thinking.

Educational Benefits:

• Enhances comprehension of poetic structure and descriptive language
• Encourages curiosity about space and planetary science
• Builds critical reading skills with diagrams and captions
• Promotes creative thinking and writing across text types

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a class poetry anthology about space
• Write a news article about a Mars discovery
• Design a Mars colony and explain how it would work
• Compare poetic language with factual reports

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 8+
• Book size: 200mm x 148mm
• All materials safe for educational settings
• Introduces astronomy concepts with engaging visuals