Space: A Tour of the Cosmos launches us into the distant reaches of our solar system, and beyond! On this cosmic exploration, students will visit and become familiar with each of the planets that orbit our sun, learn the fascinating history of the scientific field of astronomy, meet famous astronauts, and take witness to the wonder and mystery of what lies even beyond our own galaxy
Did you know . . .
- Some say that astronomy was the first science because we have archeological evidence of ancient cultures recording their observations of the night sky.
- Molecular clouds are also called “stellar nurseries” because these regions of space are where new stars are born.
- Due to its slow rotation and short orbit, a day on Mercury is longer than a year.
- Venus rotates on its axis in the opposite direction of most planets—so the sun rises in the west and sets in the east.
- Olympus Mons, an ancient volcano on Mars, is the tallest mountain in our solar system—rising nearly 15 miles high, about three times the height of Mount Everest.
- There is a continuous storm raging on Jupiter, known as “the Great Red Spot,” that is larger than Earth.
- The word astronaut comes from two Greek words that translate to star sailors.
Catholic Permeation: Even more, students will learn about St. Joseph of Cupertino, the patron saint of astronauts; meet Catholic astronomers, including some on the path to sainthood; explore famous astronomical events from the Bible; and discover how the teachings of our Catholic faith align with modern scientific theories about the universe.
This dramatized audiobook resource allows educators to engage auditory learners and bring the narrative to life in a dynamic format. Use this classroom methodology to reinforce the text and further improve literacy skills such as fluency, proper phrasing, sight word recognition, comprehension, and tone and pace.
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- Format:
- Audiobook
- Product Format:
- MP3 Audio Download
- Format:
- Digital
2 Reviews
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Excellent Audio Book for Space Lovers
This is a top notch audio book! Narrator is so good at reading at a perfect cadence and has a soothi…
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Great Series!
Great Series!