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Space Case

Author: Stuart Gibbs

Think as you read:

Do you think that adults always know better ways to approach problems than kids do? Explain.

Imagine what it would be like to live on the moon. What would be the biggest challenges and what benefits would you get from living on the moon? Explain.

If you could explore another place in Earth’s solar system, where would you go? Why?

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I Am Neil Armstrong

Author: Brad Meltzer

 Think as you read:

What did you like best about this book?

How did the things Neil Armstrong did when he was young help him become an astronaut?

Would you call Neil Armstrong a scientist? Why or why not?

If you were an astronaut, where would you like to go in space? Why?

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sol

Word Builders Jr.
sol

What does it mean?

Practice Activities

Print a worksheet or try the activities below

Which pictures will help you remember what sol- means?

Tell which objects are in our solar system.

Draw a picture that will help you remember what sol- means. Share it in the comments below!

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re

re

Word Builders Jr.
re

What does it mean?

Practice Activities

Print a worksheet or try the activities below

Which words mean to do something again?

Click or tap the correct words.

Tell whether you should recycle or reuse each thing.

Make up a word that starts with re-. Tell us what it means in the comments below. Or, show us a picture!