DK always does a fantastic job with visually stunning encyclopedias, and nothing quite stirs the imagination more than a full-color encyclopedia on space. This encyclopedia explores all aspects of space as we know it. The first section asks the question "What is space?" and explores space, stargazing and observatories, our galaxy, other galaxies, and nearby stars. Section two is all about the exploration of space: astronaut training, space vehicles, the moon, space stations, working and living in space, and explorations further afield. The third section details all of the major bodies in our own solar system, including the sun and some of the moons. Section four gives readers a look at comets, meteors and asteroid belts. The next section deals with mysteries that may or may not ever be answered (or may not even be issues, depending on your worldview): UFOs, life on other planets, the Big Bang(!?), black holes, other earths, and birth and death of stars. The last section has ideas and information on enjoying and learning about space on your own, followed by a reference section that contains a glossary and index. The plethora of photographs, enhanced telescope/probe images, and artist's impressions bring space down to an attainable level, and the bite-sized text is perfect for young users. As a note, the book does promote some evolutionary theories. 128 pgs, hc. Zach
First Space Encyclopedia
Description
Sassafras Science Adventures is a fun, Charlotte Mason-inspired, hands-on science program from the publisher of Elemental Science. It follows the Sassafras Twins on exciting around-the-world adventures with their eccentric Uncle Cecil and his lab assistant, a prairie dog named President Lincoln. Through an engaging story, children discover that science is anything but boring!
The premise is simple: read a story, perform experiments,
and keep a log. This living books approach combines rich narration, real
experiments, notebooking, copywork, and discussion to help students develop a
genuine love for science while building strong observation and thinking skills.
It works especially well for multi-age learning.
Sassafras Science Curriculum Components
Each semester-long Adventure requires three core components:
- Reader: The heart of the program, it is a lively story that carries the science lessons as the twins travel and explore.
- Guide: Provides chapter summaries, discussion questions, vocabulary, encyclopedia suggestions, experiment instructions, copywork & dictation, additional activities, and more. Includes an appendix with reproducible pages for family use.
- Scidat Logbook: A consumable student notebook where children record observations, color maps, draw illustrations, complete copywork/dictation, and document experiments and projects. The Logbook becomes a beautiful record of your child’s journey!
The Scidat Logbook is not reproducible, so you’ll need one per child. A fair amount of writing is involved, making this program slightly more intensive than some other Charlotte Mason-style science curricula. Younger children may need parental help.
Available Adventures by Volume
- Volume 1: Zoology
- Volume 2: Anatomy
- Volume 3: Botany
- Volume 4: Earth Science
- Volume 5: Geology
- Volume 6: Astronomy
- Volume 7: Chemistry
- Volume 8: Physics
Sassafras Science is an excellent choice for families who want living-books science that is engaging, memorable, and gently rigorous. It’s perfect for fostering a true love for science in a multi-age homeschool!
Browse all Sassafras Science Adventures, including Readers, Guides, Scidat Logbooks, and complete Sets below!
| Product Format: | Hardcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 1-6 |
| Brand: | Dorling Kindersley |
| ISBN: | 9781465443434 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 9 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.8 |