Space: Planets, Moons, Stars, and More!

Our Solar System (Step into Reading)

STEP 3 SCIENCE READER • SPACE & ASTRONOMY

Part of Random House’s trusted Step into Reading program, Our Solar System is an action-packed Step 3 Science Reader designed to introduce young space explorers to the wonders of our cosmic neighborhood.

Packed with authentic NASA photography, breathtaking stellar illustrations, and up-to-date scientific facts, this book takes independent readers on a tour of the final frontier. From the scorching surface of Mercury and the swirling storms of Jupiter to the icy realms of distant dwarf planets like Pluto, the book delivers mind-blowing non-fiction scaled perfectly for kids to read all by themselves.

"For up-to-date information and stellar photos and illustrations, kids eager for mind-blowing nonfiction need look no further!"

Core Topics & Scientific Highlights:

• The Inner & Outer Planets: Explores the rocky terrestrial worlds and the massive gas and ice giants that orbit our Sun.

• Up-to-Date Astronomy: Includes modern discoveries and classifications, detailing Pluto and its fellow dwarf planets.

• Authentic NASA Imagery: Features real-world space photography that brings cosmic scale, planetary rings, and planetary surfaces to life.

Key Reader Features at a Glance:

Perfect For:

• Independent Readers (Step 3): Children transitioning to reading non-fiction on their own with a mix of bold facts and visual guides.

• Young Astronauts & Science Enthusiasts: Kids who love rockets, planets, and real-world space missions.

• Classroom & Homeschool Science: A wonderful supplementary reader for elementary science units on the solar system.