Black Holes

by Virginia Loh-Hagan

Overview

Break down the science of black holes in this hi-lo scaffolded text. This title layers decoding strategies with comprehension skills to ensure students can access the text as they build content knowledge. With Weird Space Science: The Breakdown, older readers can explore the science of space while building foundational reading skills, acquiring vocabulary, and gaining fluency.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781668948637
Publisher:	45th Parallel Press
Publication date:	08/01/2024
Series:	Weird Space Science: The Breakdown
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.00(d)
Age Range:	7 - 8 Years

About the Author

Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan is an author and educator. She is currently the Director of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center at San Diego State University and the Co-Executive Director of The Asian American Education Project. She lives in San Diego with her very tall husband and very naughty dogs.

Table of Contents

Introduction What Is the Universe? 4

Chapter 1 What Are Black Holes? 6

Chapter 2 What Are the Types of Black Holes? 10

Chapter 3 What Do Black Holes Do? 14

Chapter 4 Are Black Holes Dangerous? 18

Chapter 5 Do Black Holes Die? 22

Chapter 6 Who First Studied Black Holes? 26

Glossary 30

Far-Out Facts / Learn More 31

Index / About the Author 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2020

Gr 4–8—This series details topics of interest written at a level to support struggling readers. Short chapters feature challenge words defined in the text. The engaging photos will hold the attention of readers as they explore the latest information about black holes or the search for extraterrestrial life. The "Women in Science" section features a different expert in each book, such as specialists at NASA or the director general of CERN. "It's (Almost) Rocket Science" highlights innovative technology, including the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope and the Mars Rover. Each title provides the directions for a science experiment using household items. VERDICT An excellent hi-lo series for intermediate and middle school readers.

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