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Ten read-aloud, 5-minute stories invite young readers to embark on a journey into space in this out-of-this-world addition to the bestselling 5-Minute Discovery Stories This collection of 10 read-aloud stories is a celebration of our solar system—from the mighty sun to planets, comets, and asteroids—and perfect for bedtime or any time kids want to reach for the stars! At the end of each story, kids are invited to explore an informative “All About” page to discover additional facts on the topic. They’ll find out how the moon glows, why Earth has seasons, what’s inside a comet, and more. The 5-minute read-aloud stories include: “Earth’s Silver Satellite” “Our Living, Breathing Rainbow Planet” “In the Swirl of the Solar System” “The Four Rocky Worlds” “The Four Giants of Gas and Ice” “The Remnants’ Roundabout Journey” “The Starry Carousel of the Milky Way” “Our Amazing, Blazing Super Star” “The Five Dwarf Planets” “A Star-Spangled Nursery” Praise "Personable planets and animated astronomical bodies introduce themselves in spirited verse. Aspiring astronauts will be starstruck." —Kirkus Reviews Size: 7 3⁄4 x 10 1⁄2 ISBN: 9781419779688 Page Count: 112 Illustrations: Full-color illustrations throughout