Book details
The Little Spacecraft That Could
Description
3.7 billion miles. A trip that would take nearly 10 years. A team of 2500 people who had prepared you for this journey and were monitoring your every move. That's a lot of responsibility for one little spacecraft. But New Horizons is more than up to the challenge. Readers are invited to follow the intrepid spacecraft as she rockets through space, gathering important data while photographing and observing never-before-seen parts of our solar system. At every stage of the spacecraft's journey, kids learn new, cool facts behind this extraordinary mission. Includes sidebars and a glossary.
Age
6-7
Text complexity
proficient
Length
40 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Authored by Joyce Lapin with illustrations by Simona Ceccarelli, the book provides factual information about space missions and the New Horizons spacecraft, making it a valuable educational resource for children.
- Simona Ceccarelli's illustrations are not only visually appealing but also help to bring the story to life, making complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging for a younger audience.
- The Little Spacecraft That Could is a captivating story that introduces young readers to the wonders of space exploration, encouraging curiosity and a love for science and astronomy.
- The narrative of the spacecraft's journey and its challenges instills important life lessons about perseverance, determination, and the rewards of hard work, which are essential values for young minds to learn.