sunnylady303 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 DD will be 9 in two weeks! How did that happen? She is obsessed with all things space. I am putting together a book list for the grandparents but I would love some advice from the Hive. So what do you or your kiddos love? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 This is a cool site to shop from if she is into space http://www.thespacestore.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Academy Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 The Planets by Dava Sobel - this is an amazing book, melding science and mythology in describing the planets of the solar system. I was completely mesmerized by it when I listened to the audio book! George's Secret Key to the Universe - written by Lucy Hawking to explain her dad's work to her 9 year old - sounds perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnylady303 Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 The Planets by Dava Sobel - this is an amazing book, melding science and mythology in describing the planets of the solar system. I was completely mesmerized by it when I listened to the audio book! George's Secret Key to the Universe - written by Lucy Hawking to explain her dad's work to her 9 year old - sounds perfect! Awesome suggestions! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 We are enjoying a lot of the Simon Seymour planets books. And for your younger, the Jim Weiss Galileo audiobook is great. My 5 y.o. adored it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amie Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 http://www.amazon.com/The-Stars-H-A-Rey/dp/0547132808/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350497602&sr=8-1&keywords=the+stars+h.a.+rey http://www.amazon.com/Find-Constellations-H-A-Rey/dp/054713178X/ref=pd_sim_b_1 Classics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 DS 9 gets on NOAA and NASA sites almost daily. The Astronomy Pic of the Day is always intriguing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaT Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 George's Secret Key to the Universe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 The Moon Book and others by Gail Gibbons, Seymour Simon, Usborne's Astronomy book. Kingfisher also makes one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 http://www.amazon.com/The-Stars-H-A-Rey/dp/0547132808/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350497602&sr=8-1&keywords=the+stars+h.a.+rey http://www.amazon.com/Find-Constellations-H-A-Rey/dp/054713178X/ref=pd_sim_b_1 Classics! :iagree: Love these! We have also had fun with this book. We got it at the Neil Armstrong museum, but it looks like you can get a good price on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 http://www.amazon.com/The-Stars-H-A-Rey/dp/0547132808/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350497602&sr=8-1&keywords=the+stars+h.a.+rey http://www.amazon.com/Find-Constellations-H-A-Rey/dp/054713178X/ref=pd_sim_b_1 Classics! :iagree: The Stars is a little more advanced, and (I think) the better choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 George's Secret Key to the Universe :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 George's Secret Key to the Universe Wow, we are reading this next! Thanks! Also, we've read: Along Came Galileo (of course) :tongue_smilie: Nicolaus Copernicus: The Earth is a Planet Archimedes and the Door of Science (this was a bridge from physics to astronomy for us) Horrible Science: Space, Stars and Slimy Aliens (um, not exactly classical literature, but my son liked it) Both Janice Van Cleave books: Astronomy Experiments and Constellations (my kids did this entirely on their own) Our library had a ton of books, so we have just been checking out whatever we find. I know you're looking for books, but can you get apps on your phone? We bought Night Sky. You go outside when it's dark, point your phone at the sky and it shows you a star chart - identifying the stars you're pointing to, the surrounding constellations and any planets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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