Fall 2024

Space

From the Set How It Works

Readers get a stellar look at space science in this helpful guide to how the universe--and our exploration of it--works. From the Big Bang to today's space stations, telescopes, and rovers, readers uncover the history of humanity's fascination with space and all the things we've learned about the planets, the sun, and what lies beyond our solar system. The insightful main text that supplements essential science curriculum topics is paired with detailed sidebars, diagrams, and illustrations. Full-color photographs are included as well. These visual components help readers understand the science behind black holes, spacewalks, and so much more.

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$33.07 $23.15
Interest Level Grade 6 - Grade 12
Reading Level Grade 6
Dewey Number 580
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level Y
Language English
Publisher Cavendish Square
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9781502672049
Copyright 2025
Number of Pages 48
Dimensions 8.5 x 11
Graphics Full-color illustrations, Full-color photographs

SLJ Review of How It Works

Gr 6–8—Each topic covered in this collection of books is presented on a busy double-page spread. A large illustration dominates the center of the spread, with smaller images for additional details. The main body of the text is covered in one or two paragraphs, with subheadings on related topics, labels, sidebars, and captions in smaller font. For instance, in Animals a spread on “A Frog’s Life” has subheadings covering “Breathing Underwater” and “Croaking”, then sidebars on the life cycle and how frogs swim. The volume on weather has diagrams on nearly every page to explain tornadoes, hurricanes, and other atmospheric movements. Each book is a broad survey of a topic; the table of contents and index allow readers to dip into what interests them most. VERDICT Useful to introduce topics thematically and a good classroom reference set for middle school but could be of interest to older students as well.

School Library Journal

Author: Stuart Clark