Priddy Explorers: Space by Roger Priddy

A young boy named Nick is the Priddy Explorer in the series Priddy Explorers as the author aims to teach young children about space. Nick guides the reader through some amazing facts and illustrations about space. Starting with a comprehensive but simple Contents page (What is space? What is the moon?), the reader is invited to explore the contents of the book, either from start to finish, or popping into a section that is of interest. Children will learn about the sun, moon and stars, the solar system and the planets and can check what they have learned with a quiz. A glossary and index are also included at the back of the book.

The book is a sturdy board book, full of colourful drawings. There are also photographs which illustrate topics like telescopes, artificial satellites, rovers, rocket ships and astronauts and the exploration of Mars. Each of the photographs has a caption with fascinating information which will intrigue readers, and Nick the Priddy Explorer is featured on each double page with a Did you know? question for the reader.

This is an ideal book for the young child who is curious about space and wants to learn more. It would be very useful in a classroomwhen learning about space.

Themes: Space, Planet, Space Travel.

Pat Pledger