The Extreme Universe

3, 2, 1 blast off! Travel through the solar system, explore the Milky Way galaxy, and discover some of the most extreme places in the universe. Learn what questions astronomers have about the other planets in our solar system and beyond. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite curiosity about outer space and the far corners of the universe. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is ideal for makerspaces and walks students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in Earth and space science fields. Explore fascinating science topics with older readers with this STEAM book that is perfect for secondary students or ages 10-14.

| 3, 2, 1 blast off! Travel through the solar system, the Milky Way, and some of the most extreme places in the universe. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM reader boosts secondary students’ literacy skills. | "A practical addition to classroom collections in support of science units, or for makerspaces in search of modeling and design ideas." | "These titles would be well suited to science classrooms and will satisfy curious young minds in school and public libraries."