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Book Review: Cosmochemistry, by Harry McSween and Gary Huss
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2013/04/02 01:43 CDT | 1 comments
This very accessible textbook begins at the beginning, explaining how all the things in the solar system were made from star stuff.
More recommended nonfiction and activity space books for children
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2012/12/11 04:59 CST | 2 comments
My final set of reviews of children's books for 2012: five recommended nonfiction books for a range of ages.
Reviews of nonfiction book series for children
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2012/12/10 05:49 CST
Here are four recommended space nonfiction book series that would make excellent additions to any children's library.
Two beautiful space picture books by Michael Benson
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2012/11/26 12:03 CST | 1 comments
Michael Benson's Planetfall and a children's edition of his earlier book Beyond put the gorgeous pictures returned from space front and center.
A spectacular calendar for 2013
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2012/11/13 09:02 CST | 1 comments
Steve Cariddi's Year in Space wall calendar crams an incredible variety of information into a beautiful, large wall calendar that is great for grownups, kids, or classrooms.
Reviews of space-themed story books for children
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2012/10/29 11:20 CDT
In an annual tradition, I review eight children's story books with planetary and astronomy themes. Favorites include Pieces of Another World by Mara Rockliff and Solar System Forecast by Kelly Kizer Whitt.
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