Why do planets spin? How hot is the Sun? Why does the Moon orbit the Earth? What are Saturn's rings made of? Now kids can learn the answers to these and other basic astronomy questions with 101 fun and safe experiments that can be done at home or school.

With Astronomy for Kids, you will learn about constellations by creating a planetarium from a shoebox. You will observe the movements of the stars using just a piece of string, a marker, and a nail. And, with the help of a small magnet, you'll mimic the Earth's magnetic field.

Each experiment explains the purpose of the experiment and provides a list of materials, detailed instructions, a description of the results, and a scientific explanation of the experiment in a way that is understandable for children. Parents should know that all experiments have been tested by the author's students and can be safely conducted at school or at home.