Take an adventure to learn about space with Sassafras Science!

The zip-lining science adventure blasts off for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras! On this leg of their journey, the twins (and you) will learn about planets, stars, telescopes, and more, as the Sassafras Twins zip around the globe.

You will visit locations like a Hawaiian observatory, a European museum, and even head out of this world! Along the way, Blaine and Tracey will meet a variety of local experts who help them learn about the different astronomical wonders found here on Earth and out in space. This adventure-style living book weaves information about astronomy into an action-packed story that is sure to inspire your students!

Read an excerpt from the book or see inside this novel in the peek inside our Sassafras Science Astronomy materials (Coming Soon).

If you are interested in purchasing a digital copy of The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6: Astronomy, please visit the Kindle page. 

Product Details 

The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6: Astronomy

• perfect bound book (black & white interior)
• 5.5 by 8.5 inches
• 374 pages
• 5th-grade reading level 
• ISBN: 978-1-935614-93-7
  

SKU: SSAV6N

Turn a science adventure into a full homeschool science curriculum with the Sassafras Science printed combo!

The zip-lining science adventure blasts off for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras! On this leg of their journey, the twins (and you) will learn about planets, stars, telescopes, and more, as the Sassafras Twins zip around the globe.

You will visit locations like a Hawaiian observatory, a European museum, and even head out of this world! Along the way, Blaine and Tracey will meet a variety of local experts who help them learn about the different astronomical wonders found here on Earth and out in space. This adventure-style living book weaves information about astronomy into an action-packed story that is sure to inspire your students! Read an excerpt from the book.

The Sassafras Guide to Astronomy has chapter summaries, SCIDAT logbook information, encyclopedia readings, additional book lists, experiments, copywork/dictation, activities, quizzes, and more! It gives you the tools to turn your astronomical journey into a complete science curriculum for your elementary students.

The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Astronomy Edition is authorized and approved by the Sassafras twins. This logbook gives the student space to record what they have learned as they follow the space adventures of Blaine and Tracey Sassafras. 

View a sample of The Sassafras Guide to Astronomy and The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Astronomy Edition or watch the video below to see inside these books.

Product Details 

This printed combo includes a copy of The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6: Astronomy, The Sassafras Guide to Astronomy, and The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Astronomy Edition. 

The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6: Astronomy

• perfect bound book (black & white interior)
• 5.5 by 8.5 inches
• 374 pages
• 5th-grade reading level 
• ISBN: 978-1-935614-93-7

The Sassafras Guide to Astronomy

• perfect bound book (black & white interior)
• 8.5 by 11 inches
• 164 pages
• ISBN: 978-1-935614-94-4

The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Astronomy Edition

• perfect bound book (black & white interior)
• 8.5 by 11 inches
• 98 pages
• ISBN: 978-1-935614-95-1

SKU: SSAV6PC

Complement your journey through astronomy with a lap-sized scrapbook!

Lapbooking through Astronomy with the Sassafras Twins is a unique and versatile program that leads you through a survey of space using a series of eight mini-lapbooks to document the journey. The program is centered around the living book, The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6: Astronomy. It includes:

• A reading plan for The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6: Astronomy broken into weekly lessons; 
• All the templates and pictures you need to create a beautiful lapbook for astronomy;
• Plus, each lesson also includes vocabulary, a list of additional books, and coordinating scientific demonstrations!

View a sample of Lapbooking through Astronomy with the Sassafras Twins or watch the video below to see inside the guide.

Additional Required Books

You will need to purchase the following book to complete the lapbook.

• The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6: Astronomy

Product Details

Digital Option 

• Digitally-delivered pdf file (The eBook will arrive in your inbox within 10 minutes of your order.)
• 112 Total pages 
• **Non-refundable**

SKU: SSAV6LAPE

Printed Option 

• Teacher pages are double-sided
• Templates are single-sided
• 8.5 by 11 Sheets Shrinkwrapped
• Media-mail shipping included

SKU: SSAV6LAPPR

Save time finding the homeschool science supplies you need for your adventures in geology and astronomy!

The Sassafras Science Adventures Year 3 Experiment Kit includes all the hard to find or difficult to get materials for the experiments for the Volume 5: Geology and Volume 6: Astronomy programs. Priority shipping is included to the continental US.

See inside this supply kit in the unboxing video below. 

Product Details 

This kit does NOT include the novels or the instructions! It does include the following:

• Aluminum foil
• Aluminum pans
• Baking soda 
• Balloon
• Balloon, globe
• Black construction paper
• Bolt and nut
• Borax 
• Chalk
• Cornstarch
• Cups
• Flashlight 
• Food coloring
• Gloves, dish
• Jar with lid
• Knife (plastic)
• Magnify glass
• Marbles
• Measuring tape
  
• Mirror
• Modeling clay
• Paperclips 
  
• Pencil sharpener 
• Permanent marker
• Pins
• Protractor
• Pumice rock
• Sandpaper
• Soap bar
• Solar car kit
• Spoon
• Straws
• String
• Tape 
• Thermometer
• Toothpicks
• Washers
• Wax paper
• Wooden dowel
• Yarn

SKU: SASSY3KIT

Eavesdrop on the Sassafras Twins as they zip around the world learning about planets and more!

In this audiobook, the zip-lining science blasts off for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras! The twins, and your students, learn all about the planets and more as they zip around the globe.

Listen as the talented Christine Myrick takes you on a journey to Hawaii, Poland, and out into space with the Sassafras Twins. You will learn about planets, stars, telescopes, and so much more from their fascinating local experts. 

Listen to an audio excerpt here:

Instantly turn your science adventure into a full homeschool science plan with these Sassafras Science eBooks!

The Sassafras Guide to Astronomy has chapter summaries, SCIDAT logbook information, encyclopedia readings, additional book lists, experiments, copywork/dictation, activities, quizzes, and more! It gives you the tools to turn your astronomical journey into a complete science curriculum for your elementary students.

The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Astronomy Edition is authorized and approved by the Sassafras twins. This logbook gives the student space to record what they have learned as they follow the space adventures of Blaine and Tracey Sassafras. 

View a sample of The Sassafras Guide to Astronomy and The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Astronomy Edition.

Additional Required Books

You will need to purchase the following book:

• The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6: Astronomy

Product Details 

**eBooks are non-refundable**

• pdf file (black & white)
• 8.5 by 11 inches
• 262 pages
• Combo includes: The Sassafras Guide to Astronomy, The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Astronomy Edition 

SKU: SSAV6EC

Make learning fun with the science activities found in The Sassafras Guide to Astronomy!

Use The Sassafras Guide to Astronomy to create a full science curriculum from The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6: Astronomy.

This guide has:

• Chapter summaries
• SCIDAT logbook information
• Optional encyclopedia readings
• Additional book lists
• Hands-on science activities
• Copywork/dictation
• Crafts and projects
• Plus quizzes and more 

It gives you the tools to turn your astronomy journey into a complete science curriculum for your elementary students.

View a sample of The Sassafras Guide to Astronomy or see inside this activity guide in the peek inside our Sassafras Science Astronomy materials in the video below.

Additional Required Books

You will need to purchase the following books to complete the logbook.

• The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6: Astronomy
• The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Astronomy Edition (optional, but recommended)

Product Details

The Sassafras Guide to Astronomy

• perfect bound book (black & white interior)
• 8.5 by 11 inches
• 164 pages
• ISBN: 978-1-935614-94-4

SKU: SSAV6G

Chronicle your living books journey through astronomy with the SCIDAT logbook.

The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Astronomy Edition will help your students document their journey through The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6: Astronomy.

It is the only SCIDAT logbook authorized and approved by the Sassafras twins. The logbook gives the student space to record what they have learned as they follow the out-of-this-world adventures of Blaine and Tracey Sassafras.

View a sample of The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Astronomy Edition or see inside this logbook in the peek inside our Sassafras Science Astronomy materials in the video below.

Additional Required Books

You will need to purchase the following books to complete the logbook.

• The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6: Astronomy
• The Sassafras Guide to Astronomy (optional, but recommended)

Product Details 

The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Astronomy Edition

• perfect bound book (black & white interior)
• 8.5 by 11 inches
• 98 pages
• ISBN: 978-1-935614-95-1

SKU: SSAV6SL

Go ahead and add a bit of art to your homeschool science plans!

Color your way through learning about different objects in space found in our universe with these astronomy coloring pages. 

The coloring pages provided in this eBook are meant to coordinate with The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6: Astronomy. There is one coloring page for the illustrations along with a coloring page for every SCIDAT topic covered in the book. Each topical coloring page has a large, black-line illustration along with a key fact sentence for the students to learn about the topic. 

Peek inside this coloring packet in the video below:

Product Details 

Digital Option 

• Digitally-delivered pdf file (The eBook will arrive in your inbox within 10 minutes of your order.)
• 56 Total pages 
• **Non-refundable**

SKU: SSAV6CPE

Printed Option 

• 56 Total pages
• Single-sided
• 8.5 by 11 Sheets Shrinkwrapped
• Media-mail shipping included

SKU: SSAV6CPPR

Planetary Bingo is a FREE printable game you can use to add a bit of fun to learning about the planets and space objects in our solar system!

This game can be used with:

• Earth Science & Astronomy for the Grammar Stage
• Earth Science & Astronomy for the Logic Stage
• Lapbooking through the Solar System 

If you want to use the game on its own, please check out the following post for more information on the topic:

• Want a free game about the beautiful planets? {Planetary Bingo}

Simply place this item in your cart and check out as normal. You will receive the free download link via email within 5 to 10 minutes of your purchase.

Product Details

• pdf file 
• 8.5 by 11 inches
• 16 pages

Get all you need for your third year with the Sassafras Twins!

The Sassafras Science Year 3 bundle includes what you need for your third year of science with the Sassafras Twins. You will study rocks and space and you zip around the world, meeting local experts and learning about science.

This bundle includes the following:

• The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 5 Printed Combo (This includes the novel, activity guide, and the logbook for geology.)
• The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6 Printed Combo (This includes the novel, activity guide, and the logbook for astronomy.)
• The Sassafras Science Year 3 Experiment Kit

To view samples click on the links above. To learn more about these volumes, visit the geology and astronomy pages.

If you need another logbook for an additional student, use the dropdown menu above to select the "Year 3 Bundle + Additional Logbooks" option.

SKU: SASSY3B