This third grade science book discusses the planetary motions of rotating and revolving, and what their effects on Earth are. An understanding of the subject before classroom discussions will yield to more fruitful graded questions and answers. Other pieces of content included in this book will further your child’s knowledge on space science. Grab a copy today.

This third grade science book discusses the planetary motions of rotating and revolving, and what their effects on Earth are. An understanding of the subject before classroom discussions will yield to more fruitful graded questions and answers. Other pieces of content included in this book will further your child's knowledge on space science. Grab a copy today.

Discover the solar system from the comfort of the classroom! Students will learn about how the sun produces energy, its layers, the moon and its phases, and more. Use the background material to start the discussion, and use the activities, worksheets, questions, and answers to encourage further exploration.

The Sun is one of 300 billion stars in our galaxy, but to those of us on Earth, it is the most special star of them all. The Sun is what makes all life on Earth possible because it provides heat and energy for life to thrive. This book will let readers explore the Sun inside and out as they learn about everything from sunspots and solar flares to what the Sun is made of. Complemented by full color photographs and illustrations, the book’s accessible text makes complex topics easy to follow.

"Our closest solar system is about 10 light years away. It has two main types of planets. Some are rocky and small, like planet Earth, while others are huge balls of gas, like Jupiter. Astronomers once thought our solar system was the one and only. But now we know of hundreds of solar systems. One may even have a planet like Earth! Just maybe, these alien worlds could host life, like our own amazing planet. This book will allow students to use observations of the Sun, Moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted."--Page [4] cover.

As Earth moves around the sun, the seasons on Earth change. The movement of the moon affects the tides in Earth's oceans. What happens in space has an influence on our lives. In this book, readers explore the cycles in the space that most affect us and the space science taught in upper elementary science classes. Accessible language and simple explanations make this the perfect introduction to Earth's cycles for readers struggling with traditional textbooks. Diagrams of each cycle provide a great review of each cycle as well as another way to understand each concept.

The activities in this book explain elementary concepts in the study of the solar system, including orbits, the sun, the moon and moon phases, planets, seasons, and day and night. General background information, suggested activities, questions for discussion, and answers are included. Encourage students to keep completed pages in a folder or notebook for further reference and review.