Grades K–2

• 35 pages
• Black-and-white illustrations
• Paperback; saddle-stitch binding; 8.5”x11”

For centuries mankind has been fascinated by the bright red spot in the sky that is Mars, Discover the ongoing scientific journey to photograph and explore the mysterious planet of Mars, and perhaps someday, to land the first human being on its cratered surface in Mars Exploration / 1960-2016 by Megan Noel (24 pages, full-color, 11"X8.5")

Fascinated by science and the night sky, Mae Jemison pushed through the obstacles before her to achieve her dream of becoming the first female African American astronaut. People everywhere will be inspired by her story of aspiration, determination, and grit in The Story of Mae Jemison by Amy Drorbaugh. (32 pages, full-color, 11"X8.5")

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful and are designed to appeal to children in grades 3–8, although younger students may enjoy reading along with older siblings who are completing the science unit. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.

Level 8

Born in 1564 in Italy, Galileo Galilei spent his life asking “Why?” It was not enough for him to be told a fact—he had to investigate it and prove it for himself. Would Galileo become a great musician? An inventor? A mathematician? A teacher? An author? Actually, he became all of these! More than anything else, he was a dedicated scientist and is now known as the father of modern experimental science. Even though some individuals were slow to accept Galileo and his research, he never gave up “finding the truth and proclaiming it.”

111 pages

This book is suggested to accompany our Space Science unit as extra reading for students in Grades 7–8.

Level 1B

Mark and his family have left Earth and moved to Mars! Everything is new and exciting. Join Mark as he explores his home and learns all about the Red Planet.

51 pages

Picture Book for All Ages

Young Mae Jemison was a dreamer. While other girls were expected to become nurses or teachers, Mae just knew she would one day become an astronaut. Fascinated by science and the night sky, Mae pushed through the obstacles before her to become the first female African American astronaut. People everywhere will be inspired by this story of aspiration, determination, and grit and will discover that they can achieve anything they can conceive!

• 32 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 11"X8.5"

Picture Book for All Ages

• 24 pages
• Full-color photos and illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 11"x8.5"

The full-color course book guides the parent through each lesson in the Space Science course. Hands-on activities, engaging videos, vocabulary words, beautiful illustrations and images, along with engaging information is found throughout the course. Once you gather any simple lesson supplies, the lessons are open-and-go. Just turn to a lesson and start reading and learning together! This course is taught family-style and only one course book is needed per family.

• Print-at-home PDF
• 152 pages; 15 lessons
• Full color
• 8.5"x11"

A Student Journal for each child is also needed to complete this course.

Each student in grades 3–6 needs their own copy of the 48-page Space Science Student Journal, which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the course book will direct the student regarding when to complete the student journal activities.

• Print-at-home PDF
• 48 pages
• Full color

Each student in grades 7–8 needs their own copy of the 72-page Space Science Student Journal, which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the course book will direct the student regarding when to complete the student journal activities. The grades 7–8  journal also includes a student-directed lesson extension for each lesson. These allow your older students to dive deeper into the lesson concepts.

72 pages

Grades K–2

The Space Science: Science Activity Book is an engaging science resource for your students in grades K–2. Now your younger children can join in alongside their older siblings and learn about the exciting universe of planets, stars, and space!

• Print-at-home PDF
• 35 pages
• Black and white illustrations; 8.5”x11”

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