Exploring Exoplanets
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What's Amazing about Space?
Could there be other planets in the universe similar to those in our solar system? Yes! Scientists have discovered worlds circling distant stars. They call these objects exoplanets. In this book, you’ll learn how scientists detect these faraway worlds. As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series explores outer space and sheds light on the question What’s Amazing about Space? Fantastic photos, kid-friendly explanations of science concepts, and useful diagrams will help you discover the answers!
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978-1-5415-0440-0
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978-0-7613-8694-0
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978-1-5124-7670-5
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| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 5 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Science |
| Category | STEM, STEM: Space Science |
| Copyright | 2012 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Brand | Searchlight Books ™ |
| Imprint | Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 40 |
| Publication Date | 2012-01-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 3.7 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF051040, JNF051010 |
| Dewey | 523.2'4 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 7 x 9 |
| Lexile | 650 |
| Guided Reading Level | R |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.2 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 145223 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Reviewed, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, and eSource |
Author: Deborah Kops
Deborah Kops has written more than twenty books for children and young adults. She lives with her husband and son in Greater Boston, and enjoys visiting old historic cities along the Atlantic coast, such as Salem, Massachusetts, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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Searchlight Books ™ — What's Amazing about Space?
Spur kids’ interest in space with these fascinating topics, ranging from space robots and extrasolar exploration to black holes and space travel. Engaging and informative text and stunning photos and illustrations hold students’ interest while enhancing their scientific knowledge. View available downloads →
Reviews
School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
“These titles cover their topics in broad strokes and crank up the general interest level with a relatively large photo or (more often) a dramatic artist’s rendition on every page.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
