3... 2...1... BLAST-OFF! This deck of 36 wordless cards features more than 30 games to build storytelling, problem-solving and writing skills in children ages 3 - 10. The 12 characters, 12 object and 12 setting cards feature fantastical spaceships, planets, astronauts and aliens, sure to spark each child's curiosity and imagination. The cards also present problems to solve and tools for creative solutions, encouraging critical thinking skills and laying the building blocks for lifelong STEM learning. With quirky, colorful illustrations by celebrated artist Christiane Engel, this new addition to the Mideer Books Build-a-Story Cards series will captivate budding sci-fi fans and future astronomers alike.