Our solar system is a part of the Milky Way, but how much do we really know about our galactic home? Young readers build a solid foundation of knowledge about our galaxy with the help of this accessible guide. Early learners and struggling readers develop confidence in navigating nonfiction texts as they explore the achievable language and simple, straightforward sentences found throughout this volume. Their journey into space is enhanced with the use of stunning photographs of the Milky Way and other examples of space photography.