Exoplanets

Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the farthest reaches of space in the brand-new Exoplanets! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to
share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun
way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

There are thousands of exoplanets scattered throughout the Milky Way galaxy, and scientists are on a constant quest to find one just like Earth. In Exoplanets, Simon examines the planets outside of our solar system and uncovers what makes them habitable, our efforts to discover new life, and more.

With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will explore the farthest reaches of space and explore the answer to the question: do aliens exist?

This book includes an author's note, a glossary, an index, and supports the Common Core State Standards.

Exoplanets are globes that orbit a star outside our solar system. There are thousands scattered throughout the Milky Way galaxy, and scientists are on a constant quest to find one just like Earth—with the possibility of life on it. For over fifty years, scientists have been working on detecting alien life and understanding what it would mean to find life outside Earth. After reading this book, you will not see the starry sky the same way without wondering what is beyond our solar system.

With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the Milky Way galaxy and brings to light the many interesting exoplanets scattered throughout our universe.

Ending with an emphasis on the importance of embracing curiosity, asking questions, and seeking answers, this well-designed volume will pique the interest of kids curious about our place in the universe. - Booklist

Readers will surely be dazzled by the artwork of faraway planets and nebulae, but the information is just as exciting, particularly the still-uncertain outcome of many current efforts, including trying to contact intelligent extraterrestrial life. - Booklist

An adequate, if not exemplary, introduction to the [topic.] - School Library Journal