Noises in Space

From the Set Out of This World

Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. Is outer space quiet? What did the "Big Bang" sound like? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Noises in Space title using considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance reading comprehension. Sidebars include hands-on experiments, spotlight biographies on women in science, tech connections, and far out facts.

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Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 2
Dewey 551.5/276
Lexile 500L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level X
Publisher 45th Parallel Press
Series Out of This World
Language English
Available Formats Reinforced book (9781534169241), Paperback (9781534170926), PDF (9781534172760), ePub (9781534178281), Hosted ebook (9781534174603), Kindle (9781534176447)
Copyright 2021
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 7 x 9
Graphics Full-color photographs

Author: Virginia Loh-Hagan

Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan was born in the luckiest of all years, the Year of the Dragon. She’s an author, university professor, curriculum designer, and former elementary school teacher. She was inspired to write this story after doing author visits. Her young audiences wanted to know more about Chinese New Year! She lives in San Diego with one well-trained husband and two very naughty dogs.

  • What Is the Universe?
  • Is There Sound in Space?
  • What Did the “Big Bang” Sound Like?
  • What Are Sounds from Jupiter?
  • What Happens When a Spacecraft and Comet Meet?
  • What Do Black Holes Sound Like?
  • Who First Studied Radio Astronomy?
  • Glossary
  • Far-Out Facts / Learn More
  • Index / About the Author
Activities for further learning
Author/Illustrator biography
Experiment
Glossary of key words
Index
Informative sidebars
Table of contents
Full-color photographs