Education and Outreach

New Astrobiology Book for Young Readers

By Keith Cowing
August 9, 2007

Lerner Publishing Group has just released a new “Cool Science” title for 4-8th grade readers called “Astrobiology.” From early imaginings about life on the Moon to modern observations of Mars, Europa, and Titan, this book gives an easy to follow, historical context for the search for life elsewhere. http://tinyurl.com/38ase7 The book’s author, “Dr. Fred” Bortz, engages students directly through school visits and other events. Learn more at his website: http://www.fredbortz.com/ [Source: NAI Newsletter]

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