Publisher's Synopsis
Girls can be astronauts too!! Jeannie's Space Adventure is a STEM book which is part of the Glass Slipper Series written by Robin Rotenberg, author of the award-winning books Charlie and the Purple Roses, and Pound On!! From the Glass Slipper to the Glass Ceiling. The Glass Slipper Series is meant to embolden children to overcome their fears, appreciate and respect the wonder of our world and our environment, and accept ourselves and others with happiness and pride.
In Jeannie's Space Adventure, Jeannie dreams about going to the moon, and imagines blasting off on her space flight. While she prepares for her mission, Jeannie learns about outer space, the wonder of space travel, and the excitement of scientific learning and discovery. She learns that the moon is much different than where she lives, and that our planet Earth is beautiful and should be appreciated. Jeannie's dreams come true when she experiences the joys of seeing our beautiful planet Earth from outer space. The story engages the reader in scientific discovery, and showcases the excitement and wonder of our planet as well as the thrill of space travel. It also speaks to overcoming our fears so that we can enjoy exciting new adventures.
Jeannie's Space Adventure is a must-read for all 7-9 year olds, with beautiful illustrations of characters that appear throughout the Glass Slipper Series. The book includes an instructional activity guide for parents and educators. Instructional guides are in the book, and are also available for free at: TheGlassSlipperSeries.com
