The Pop-Up Guide: Space
The Pop-up Guide Series
What’s inside...
What's out in space? Can we travel to other planets? What do astronauts do? Children can find out the answers to these questions and more in this accessible and superfun interactive guide. The multilayered 3-D scenes leap off every page, allowing young readers to explore space in a unique way. With 10 big multilayered pop-ups, sturdy construction perfect for home or on-the-go, descriptive text and labeled illustrations for easy learning, and built-in elastic bands to display favorite scenes on a bookcase or desk, this book offers an engaging space adventure. If you like 'Pop-Up Space', you will also enjoy 'Pop-Up Vehicles'. Suitable for children aged 3 to 5, and perfect for family and classroom read-alouds.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-6
Length
20 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What is your favorite planet in the book and why?
How do you think gravity works in space compared to Earth?
Can you imagine what it would be like to be an astronaut exploring space?
Which spacecraft from the book would you like to travel in and where would you go?
What have you learned about stars and how they are different from planets?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use the book’s pop-up features to visually explain complex concepts like orbit and the solar system.
Encourage your child to relate the space exploration in the book to their own experiences, asking if they’ve ever seen a starry night or a model of the solar system.
After reading, spend time stargazing together or watching a documentary about space to reinforce the topics covered in the book.
Link aspects of the book to everyday life, such as comparing the sun’s importance to space with its importance to our own planet.
Invite your child to create their own space story or drawing, incorporating elements or facts from the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: The book uses engaging pop-up features and detailed illustrations of space to spark curiosity and encourage exploration.
Real-World Application: Children are inspired to learn more about the universe, initiating searches for information and asking insightful questions in their daily life.
Example Lesson: Understanding Science and Technology
Explanation: Through the depiction of planets, stars, and spacecraft, the book educates children about basic concepts in astronomy and technology.
Real-World Application: This fundamental knowledge helps children grasp scientific topics in school and understand technological advancements in the world around them.
Example Lesson: Environmental Awareness
Explanation: By exploring celestial bodies and space, children learn about the vastness of the universe and the importance of taking care of our own planet.
Real-World Application: This awareness fosters responsible behaviors such as recycling and conserving energy, as children understand Earth’s place in the broader cosmos.
Example Lesson: Imagination and Creative Thinking
Explanation: The pop-up guide's interactive nature stimulates children’s imaginations, encouraging them to visualize and think creatively about space and its possibilities.
Real-World Application: Enhanced imagination leads to better problem solving and creative expression in activities like storytelling, art, and play.
Example Lesson: Patience and Attention to Detail
Explanation: Navigating through the detailed pop-ups and information about space requires careful handling and attentiveness.
Real-World Application: These skills translate into improved focus in academic settings and greater patience during complex or detailed tasks.