The secrets of Saturn

Kassandra Radomski

Book - 2016

"Discusses the planet Saturn, including observations by ancient cultures, current knowledge of Saturn, and plans for future scientific research and space exploration"--

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Subjects
Genres
Juvenile works
Literature
Published
North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint [2016]
Language
English
Main Author
Kassandra Radomski (author)
Physical Description
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Audience
Ages 8-10.
Grades 4 to 6.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781491458686
9781491459010
  • Secretive Saturn
  • Ancient beliefs
  • A planet with "handles"
  • The gas giant
  • Weather far from the Sun
  • Mysterious weather patterns
  • Stunning rings
  • First missions to Saturn
  • Exploring the dark moon Titan
  • Exploring the bright moon Enceladus
  • Seeking answers
  • What will scientists find next?
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 2-4-A visually strong exploration of the eight planets in the solar system. Filled with "Fast Facts," including the planet's diameter, distance from the sun, number of moons, and other relevant details, as well as short, readable sentences, each volume supports Next Generation Science Standards. The inclusion of "Critical Thinking Using the Common Core" at the end of the book will appeal to educators, administrators, and parents and will provide students with an opportunity to articulate and analyze what they've read. Readers are also introduced to the people who study the planets in each book's "Scientist Spotlight." The images of the night sky are stunning, but while the artists' illustrations of planetary scenes are beautiful, their inclusion weakens the authenticity. A minor error appears in The Secrets of Saturn, when the author claims that the "fastest winds on Earth occur during hurricanes," when, in fact, it's tornadoes that are responsible. VERDICT Although attractive, this series doesn't improve on extant series. © Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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