Product Description

Aspiring astronauts, star gazing astrophysicists, and even toddlers pointing at the moon will now have the right stuff for exploring our galaxy. With rhymes for younger children and their accompanying fact-filled expository test for older readers, syndicated -Yak+s Corner+ columnists Janis Campbell and Cathy Collison shuttle us through an out of this world alphabet as seen through the windshield of a space ship. Each page answers galactic questions like: What planet is 300 times heavier than Earth? Why is space the ultimate place to study? Which planet is closest to the sun and which one is the farthest? Who said, -That+s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind+?

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #538632 in Books
• Published on: 2005-08-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 40 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781585362554
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Customer Reviews

Good concept, but poorly executed
I was sure this would be a winner when I saw the cover, but I was wrong. The idea is a good one -- each space-related word from Astronomy to Zodiac is introduced with a brief rhyme, and further developed in brief, informative text in the margins. Unfortunately, most of the rhymes are clumsy and dissonant, with odd usage and awkward rhythms. The longer text is similarly displeasing to the ear, and not particularly engaging. Some of the choices of terms to present were strange. For instance, 'D' stands for 'Dinosaur'! Yes, kids love dinosaurs, but why not 'dark matter' or 'Deimos' (a moon of Mars) or 'Draco' (the constellation)? There are several more good candidates for 'D' that have more to do with space and astronomy than dinosaurs do. And if it had to be 'dinosaurs' why not mention that dinosaur fossils were actually taken into space in 1985? Several other letters represent suboptimal choices for a space-related ABC. In short, I'd like to see this book 'done better' because it really is an excellent concept.

G is for Galaxy
Appealing introduction to astronomy for targeted 4-8 year-old audience (or precocious younger ones) as well as to expand knowledge. This grandma learned some new tidbits!! Wonderfully informative, engaging text "talks" to reader, holds interest. Details in illustrations provide added information. Author and illustrator background information of interest to young readers as well. Three households of grandchildren and their parents were delighted with this gift book.