Description
What is that rocky object flying far beyond Earth's atmosphere, past stars, moons, and planets? It's a celestial body called an asteroid! With the help of vibrant images and factual, elementary-level STEM text, this nonfiction astronomy title for children examines asteroid age, composition, formation, and location. It also explores key discoveries in history. A space science feature spotlights a NASA spacecraft's visit to an asteroid. Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support readers in grade 2 and up.
Details
Author: |
Matt Lilley |
Interest Level Low: |
Age 6 |
Interest Level High: |
Age 9 |
Reading Level: |
Age 7 |
Lexile Level Low: |
550 |
Lexile Level High: |
550 |
ATOS Reading Level Low: |
3.2 |
ATOS Reading Level High: |
3.2 |
Guided Reading Level Low: |
J |
Guided Reading Level High: |
J |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2025 |
Number of Pages: |
24 Per Title |
Set: |
No |
Dewey: |
523.44 |
Binding Type: |
Hardcover |
