Planets in Action (An Augmented Reality Experience)
From the Series Space in Action: Augmented Reality (Alternator Books ® )
Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences!
Did you know that the solar system might have a mysterious ninth planet beyond Neptune? Or that space agencies have sent more than forty spacecraft to explore Venus? Scientists have studied the planets and moons in our solar system for hundreds of years, but high-tech telescopes and modern spacecraft are helping us learn more than ever before. From a salty underground lake on Mars to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, astronomers are searching the solar system for signs of alien life and more exciting discoveries. Join them on an adventure from Mercury to Neptune and beyond.
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| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Genre | Science |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, STEM, STEM: Space Science |
| Copyright | 2020 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Brand | Alternator Books ® |
| Imprint | Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2020-01-01 |
Author: Rebecca E. Hirsch
Rebecca E. Hirsch is an award- winning children’s author with a PhD in plant biology. Her picture books include Plants Can’t Sit Still and Night Creatures: Animals That Swoop, Crawl, and Creep while You Sleep. She lives with her husband and three children in State College, Pennsylvania. You can visit her online at rebeccahirsch.com.
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Space in Action: Augmented Reality (Alternator Books ® )
It’s like a pop-up book on your digital device! Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences! Discover what scientists have learned about planets, stars, black holes, and more, and learn about the cutting-edge technology that… View available downloads →
Reviews
School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
“Whether readers are fascinated by black holes or the inner workings of the International Space Station, the text is engaging. Vivid images capture readers’ imagination. . . . An excellent purchase to update collections and support makerspaces.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple


