Hands-on space science projects help launch kids ages 8 to 11 into
learning about fearless female astronauts who broke barriers across
space and gender in this full-color book full of real-world
connections!
Do you dream of going into space? Do you wonder what it's like on the
moon? In Gutsy Girls Go for Science: Astronauts with STEM Projects
for Kids, readers ages 8 through 11 explore the lives of some of the
world's most amazing female astronauts, including Bonnie Dunbar, Sally
Ride, Mae Jemison, Sunita Williams, and Serena Auñón-Chancellor--all
pioneers in the field of space exploration. Their hard work and
dedication to science and experimentation gave the world much new
knowledge about space, biology, and more. These brave women took risks
and pushed the limits of what we know about life in space.
- Through hands-on STEM projects such as designing and building space
rovers, rockets, and even a model of the International Space Station
using inexpensive and easy-to-find supplies, kids gain critical thinking
skills just like the ones necessary to succeed in space.
- Essential questions, cool facts about female scientists, and links to
online resources all reinforce high-level learning.
- Using a fun narrative style, engaging illustrations combined with
photography, fascinating facts, essential questions, and hands-on
projects, this book deepens readers' creative thinking skills.
About the Gutsy Girls Go for Science set and Nomad Press
Astronauts is part of a set of four Gutsy Girls Go for Science books
that explore career connections for young scientists. The other titles
in this series include Paleontologists, Engineers, and
Programmers.
Nomad Press books in the Gutsy Girls Go for Science series integrate
content with participation, encouraging readers to engage in
student-directed learning. Combining content with inquiry-based projects
stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique
approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing
them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers.
All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with
Common Core State Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social
Studies. All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook
formats.
