A Trip into Space: An Adventure to the International Space Station
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (835 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0807580910 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 24 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Fun toddler introduction to space" according to Robin Martinez Rice. A fun gift that I will by again to give as my son works in Mission Control. I include a photo of him which coordinates with an illustration in the book.. Sarah said My youngest loved this book. My youngest loved this book! He particularly liked reading a science book, meant for his age (preschool), just like his bigger brothers read science books. It has a nice story line if you just want something sweet and rhythmic for bedtime, and then the last page is filled with facts if you want to go deeper (not at bedtime!). It was interesting to learn, for example, that astronauts use velcro to hold their forks down between bites, and that their visors on their helmets are lined with gold.
It features unfussy full-bleed illustrations of astronauts loading supplies, taking a space walk, eating, sleeping, etc. The minimal text is clean and clear, but it's pegged to a rhyme that does not always succeed, and there's the less-than-apt and perhaps slightly disturbing description of "whipping through space." Nonetheless, the book is an up-to-date addition to the subject for the targeted age group, thanks to the appealing artwork in fresh colors, plain writing, and solid tidbits of information at the end, which further explain the equipped "blip
A lively, rhythmical story and detailed illustrations take readers on a trip to the International Space Station, where astronauts work, sleep, and walk in space! This great read-aloud includes the latest information (verified by NASA staff) about the ISS. Fact-filled and fun, this story will send young minds soaring.