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Explore My World: Planets

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$5.99 US
8"W x 8"H x 0.15"D   | 4 oz | 124 per carton
On sale Mar 08, 2016 | 32 Pages | 9781426323225
Age 3-5 years | Up to Kindergarten
Reading Level: Lexile NC580L | Fountas & Pinnell K

Curious kids will learn about the different planets in our solar system, including our own precious planet, Earth! Interactive spreads help young readers learn basic concepts while sweet, poetic text helps them understand how special our solar system is in the grand context of outer space. These engaging Explore My World picture books on subjects kids care about combine simple stories with unforgettable photography. They invite little kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them and are just the thing for parents and kids to curl up with and read aloud.
"These newest additions to the series provide readers with bite-size facts sure to intrigue budding scientists. The illustrations are infused with colorful, action-packed photographs, captions, large text, and bright backgrounds... VERDICT Quality information for younger readers; purchase for collections needing beginning research and browsing material." -- School Library Journal


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Becky Baines is a children's book writer and editor. Formerly the editorial director at National Geographic Kids, she has written books for kids on topics ranging from dogs to bones to eggs to spiders. She lives in Arlington, Virginia, with her dog, Dolly Pawton. View titles by Becky Baines

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Curious kids will learn about the different planets in our solar system, including our own precious planet, Earth! Interactive spreads help young readers learn basic concepts while sweet, poetic text helps them understand how special our solar system is in the grand context of outer space. These engaging Explore My World picture books on subjects kids care about combine simple stories with unforgettable photography. They invite little kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them and are just the thing for parents and kids to curl up with and read aloud.

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"These newest additions to the series provide readers with bite-size facts sure to intrigue budding scientists. The illustrations are infused with colorful, action-packed photographs, captions, large text, and bright backgrounds... VERDICT Quality information for younger readers; purchase for collections needing beginning research and browsing material." -- School Library Journal


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Author

Becky Baines is a children's book writer and editor. Formerly the editorial director at National Geographic Kids, she has written books for kids on topics ranging from dogs to bones to eggs to spiders. She lives in Arlington, Virginia, with her dog, Dolly Pawton. View titles by Becky Baines

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