The astronauts are traveling to the moon. They are taking the first moon car with them. What is it like to drive a moon car? What will it help the astronauts do?

Repeated sentence patterns and the use of natural language and repeated sentence patterns help early readers gain fluency and bridge the gap between natural spoken language and the language of books. Illustrations provide context to help the young reader predict successfully. In addition, semantic and syntactic cues in the language work together with the pictorial information to help the young reader predict successfully as they extend their sight vocabulary.

“Moon Buggy” is one of four space-themed books in Rigby Education’s Early Fluent/Fluent Core set. It uses actual NASA photographs for its illustrations and is perfect for young readers interested in lunar exploration or space exploration. It could also serve as a supplement for the lower elementary classroom.

Highly recommended. ( )

The astronauts are traveling to the moon. What will they see? What will they do? How will they get home again?

The use of natural language and repeated sentence patterns help early readers gain fluency. Illustrations provide context to help the young reader predict successfully. In addition, semantic and syntactic cues in the language work together with the pictorial information to help the young reader predict successfully as they extend their sight vocabulary.

“First on the Moon” is one of four space-themed books in Rigby Education’s Early Fluent/Fluent Core set. It is perfect for young readers interested in lunar or space exploration. It could also serve as a supplement for the lower elementary classroom.

Highly recommended. ( )