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 Aunon-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.
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