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Arezu Sarvestani is a professional writer and lifelong storyteller. She’s a first-generation Iranian immigrant who loves dogs, learning, doing crafts, reading, and rainy days. She works at NASA as a science communicator. She and her husband got engaged at the final launch of NASA’s space shuttle program in 2011. They live in San Francisco with their super senior rescue dog, Watson.

Victoria Stebleva is an illustrator from Russia. She graduated from Moscow State University of Printing Arts as a graphic artist and currently lives in Moscow. The variety of her work is quite large, from illustrations for children’s books to editorial illustrations on socially important topics for media. Victoria is fond of motorbike traveling, nonfiction literature, rock music, and cats.

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Blast into the solar system with some of the coolest facts about planets, moons, and stars—for kids ages 5–7

How does the sun light up the sky? Why is Neptune blue? What’s inside of a black hole? If your kids have ever wondered about amazing space facts, then you’re in the right place! For kids ages 5–7, this educational activity book is jam-packed with science learning fun—count Venus’s volcanoes, follow a supernova letter maze, unscramble rocket words, search for sun explosions, color comets, and more! More than 100 activities take kids to every planet (including the dwarf ones!) discovering the wonders of space and our place in it.  

Solar System Activity Book for Kids features:

• 90+ educational activities: On-page games and cool facts about our solar system and beyond allow for fun, independent learning  
• Simple stargazing projects: Learn how to find Saturn’s rings, spot a total lunar eclipse, find the International Space Station, and more—with eyes, binoculars, or a small telescope   
• Easy and exciting to read: Beautiful space photos and illustrations with age-appropriate explanations written for early readers
• NASA-affiliated author: Written by a NASA science communicator who brings space science to life for young readers
  For even more space adventures, check out our companion title Astronomy Activity Book for Kids!