I am thrilled to announce that my graphic novel and chapter books for Stone Arch/ Capstone will be coming out in 2010!

See their site at www.stonearchbooks.com to check out all their wonderful titles.

Check out the latest review of Explore The Solar System! 25 Great Projects Activities Experiments

Here is what In The Hills: A Magazine of Country Living in the Headwaters Region had to say.

Check out the latest issue of Resource Links Volume 15, Number 1 p.22 to see a great review of Explore The Solar System.
"...useful for both teachers and students working on a 'space' unit of study."

Yesterday I had the pleasure of making and creating Mars Rovers at the Orangeville Public Library. How lucky I was to be in a room with such creative and enthusiastic children. Take a look at the pictures below to see the amazing designs inspired by my book-
Explore The Solar System! 25 Great Projects Activities Experiments (Nomad Press)

Check out the latest issue of My Light Magazine.




My craft 'Bible Verse Butterfly' is included in this issue.

Check out the September issue of Stories for Children Magazine.




My article 'Moon Viewing Festival' is on page 9.



To learn more about this festival visit the child friendly site --Kids Web Japan
http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/manga/0709/index.html

It has been a perfect weekend. And what better way to celebrate the start of a new school year then by going to the Fall Fair. Check out some of the pictures below. Congratulations to Emi who placed 2nd in the adult photography competition. She is only 10- not too shabby! Way to go Emi!

In autumn the full moon is especially beautiful. In Japan there is a traditional festival known as O-Tsukimi or Moon Viewing in which the moon is honored. If you would like to learn more about this festival check out the September issue of Stories for Children Magazine.

The following sites are also recommended:

Kids Web Japan--- http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/manga/0709/index.html

http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/explore/calendar/september/moon.html

It's that time of year again- Back To School!
Check out the latest issue of New Jersey Family Magazine!



My article
ASTRO-AMAZING!
wander the solar system with your child
is featured on pages 18 & 20.

See: www.njfamily.com

Explore The Solar System is reviewed in the latest issue of Edmonton's Child Magazine!



"Explore the Solar System! by Anita Yasuda. 25
Projects, Activities, Experiments, New Book
Highlights the Many Wonders of the Solar System.
Through fascinating and exciting writing, fun jokes,
interesting stories, and engaging activities, it
provides an in-depth look at the Solar System and
all of its bodies. Ages 6-9."


See http://www.edmontonschild.com/

Ted ventures into space!







To learn about the history of animals in space visit the NASA site at-- http://history.nasa.gov/animals.html

Check out the current issue of Homeschooler's Guide at http://www.homeschoolersguide.ca/hsguide_magazine_current.php



My article "The Night Sky: Explore Science & Technology," is in this latest issue. I look forward to hearing your comments!

If you aren't familiar with the magazine, the Homeschooler's Guide is published three times a year. It is a great resource for families in Canada.

The summer isn't over yet!
Check out the latest edition of Calgary's Child online.




Even though the sun has gone down, there is still time for fun! So why not get outside and play with your children. My piece '10 After Dusk Summer Activities' which is now posted at http://www.calgaryschild.com/content/view/563/6/ will give you some great ideas.

Calgary's Child Magazine is published 6 times a year. Check out the latest issue!

Attention all astronauts: I will be at the After School Club (Mill St. location of the Orangeville Public Library) on October 21st. From 4:00 to 5:00, we will be blasting off into space on our own space shuttles.
See you there!--Anita



For more information please contact the library directly at
Orangeville Public Library
1 Mill St.
519-941-0610

Olympus Mon is the largest volcano in the solar system. It is roughly the size of three Mount Everests! But it has been dead for hundreds of years. You have to look to Jupiter's moon Io, if you want to see active volcanoes.
Here my daughter created her own mini-version.
See http://www.sciencebob.com/experiments/volcano.php for directions.

Step 1- Add baking soda to your empty film canister.


Step 2- Add dish soap & food coloring.


Step 3- In goes the vinegar.


Step 4- Eruption!!!

We spent the day at a science center. The girls had a great time checking out the new spy exhibition and journeying into space. See what your local center is offering this summer--you'll probably find a night under the stars, amazing IMAX films and lots of interactive exhibits.

Demonstrate the power of the sun to your child by building this simple solar oven. This oven is courtesy of E and her summer science camp. It was used to make smores--yum yum--who needs dinner anyway?




Also, check out the great reviews of Explore The Solar System: 25 Great Projects Activities Experiments in Kahani Magazine and Children's Literature.

Keep up to date on all the Nomad Press news by becoming a fan of their facebook page!

Explore the Solar System
By Anita Yasuda Illustrated by Bryan Stone

"Basic information about our solar system is easily absorbed through the text, inset boxes that highlight words to know, and a variety of activities. There are even a few jokes scattered here and there. Readers learn that although the Greeks believed in an Earth centric system, today we know that the Sun not the Earth is the center of our solar system. The book presents a clever way to remember the planets. A game called The Galaxy Scavenger Hunt provides a chance to learn more about our solar system. The game can be expanded to include astronomers, astronauts and anything space related. Another interesting project is the creation of an origami solar system mobile. After reading this book kids will have obtained lots of facts, trivia to amuse family and friends, and projects for rainy or lazy summer days. An added bonus is an opportunity to increase vocabularies because in addition to the words called out in the text there is a glossary at the end of the book. For those who love computer resources there are web sites and for others there is a list of science museums and planetariums. The index identifies all the activities as well as other topics addressed in the book. It is a title that could be used by teachers in the elementary grades, scout leaders and homeschoolers." 2009, Nomad Press, Ages 6 to 9, $12.95. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot
ISBN: 978-1-934670-36-1
http://www.childrenslit.com/childrenslit/th_sp1209.html

Order Explore the Solar System at your local bookstore now!

I just heard that my article entitled

The Night Sky
Explore Science & Technology

will be appearing in Homeschooler's Guide Magazine Fall 2009!!!
Here is the link to the magazine http://www.homeschoolersguide.ca/

Here is a great variation of the mini planetarium craft from Explore The Solar System.

My daughter made this version using a battery and mini light which are attached to a styrofoam cup covered in black paper.

You could also try using a battery operated tealight.




My daughter named the constellation after our dog- Teddy Major