Daring and Dangerous Space Explorers

Daring and Dangerous: Space Explorers for grades 4–8 introduces young readers to the complex world of space exploration. From famous firsts, near misses, and disasters that have taken place, the fact- and photo-filled pages of this 32-page book offer readers an opportunity to learn what it takes to be a part of this daring and dangerous profession, from lift-off to landing. The Daring and Dangerous Stunt Performers series is an action-packed escape into some of the most daring and dangerous activities on – and beyond – the planet. With topics ranging from stunt performers to space explorers, each spread in these books stands alone so reluctant readers can flip through until something catches their attention. Each book also features glossary words (defined on the pages in which they appear) and a memory game that encourages readers' recall as they are asked to match images to what they've read

Daring and Dangerous: Space Explorers for grades 4–8 introduces young readers to the complex world of space exploration.

With short, direct sentences and real-world examples, the volumes in the Daring and Dangerous series introduce reluctant or struggling readers to the high-interest topics of treacherous jobs and activities. Auto Racers focuses on the high number of accidents—and frequent fatalities—that befall race-car drivers; the many names included in the short text may cause some reader confusion. Sky Jumpers examines the people who jump out of planes, both professionally (Navy SEALS, smoke jumpers) or recreationally (BASE jumpers, skydivers). A variety of extreme weather events are on display in Storm Chasers, which shows how the tools people use to follow and document storms has changed over the years. Film stunt actors are front and center in Stunt Performers, although artists outside of the movie industry are highlighted as well; the text takes a moment to highlight actors who have performed their own stunts, as well as those who have died performing dangerous tricks. Vocabulary words are noted and defined in-text, and each volume contains an ending picture memory game, which helps reinforce the text. The intriguing subject matter will pique interest, while a beginning reading guide, ending questions, and glossy photos throughout will help keep readers engaged. —Maggie Reagan, Booklist, June 2019

A fact- and photo-filled introduction to space flight's famous firsts, near misses, and disasters. Discover the daring and dangerous world of space exploration from lift-off to landing.