Telescopes for Kids

“A well-organized stargazing primer designed specifically for younger audiences. Telescopes for Kids is easy to follow, provides analogies that will assist children in understanding basic astronomical concepts, and includes terrific illustrations helpful for locating several celestial gems in the night sky. The perfect gift for an aspiring stargazer!” –James M. Reynolds, M.Ed., MCP, planetarium director, Elizabeth City State University“First-time stargazers of all ages will find Telescopes for Kids an inspiring guide to exploring the solar system and beyond. Vanessa uses her passion for astronomy and experience in science writing to lead young explorers on an amazing journey through the universe.” –Bonnie Eisenhamer, educational psychologist“What a unique, informative, and helpful book! I’ve worked closely with Vanessa at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and know well of her ability to take astronomical facts and concepts and make them understandable and interesting. This book helps young readers connect with astronomy at an elementary level, like how to pronounce words and recognize basic objects and constellations, yet also gives them room to grow intellectually and experientially by indicating the difficulty level of a particular observation. This book is also perfect for fostering growth in young scientists by teaching them to develop the process and practice of studied observation.” –K. Hartnett, science operations manager, author, speaker, astrophotographer, and astronomical observer

VANESSA THOMAS

Vanessa Thomas fell in love with the stars on camping trips with her family and went on to study astronomy and science writing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Vanessa has worked as a science writer for the Hubble Space Telescope at NASA and is the public information officer for the National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory.