Destination: Jupiter by Seymour Simon

When the unmanned spacecraft  Galileo  landed on Jupiter in 1995, what mysteries did it uncover? Award-winning author Seymour Simon takes us on an incredible journey to Jupiter, offering magnificent photos and amazing facts about the largest planet in our solar system.  This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children. Seymour Simon knows how to explain science to kids and make it fun. He was a teacher for more than twenty years, has written more than 250 books, and has won multiple awards. This book includes an author’s note, glossary, and index and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.