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1) Exoplanets
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English
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Publisher Annotation: There are thousands of exoplanets scattered throughout the Milky Way galaxy, and scientists are on a constant quest to find one just like Earth. In Exoplanets, Simon examines the planets outside of our solar system and uncovers what makes them habitable, our efforts to discover new life, and more. With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will explore the farthest reaches of space and explore the answer...
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English
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Living on a world as vast as Earth, it can be easy to forget that our planet is just a tiny speck in a massive universe filled with planets, moons, stars, asteroids, comets, dark matter, and maybe even alien life! In this book, readers in grades 4-9 will learn about Earth's place in the Milky Way and the larger universe, and how humans are learning about the endless frontier of space. This series features a variety of science topics aligned to NGSS...
5) Seeing stars
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Publisher
Phaidon Press
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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A graphically stunning, comprehensive introduction to the constellations This artful and accessible introduction to constellations equips readers with the information they need to locate, name, and explain all 88 internationally recognized constellations. Each cluster of stars is featured alongside the "story" (mythological or historical) behind its naming, tips on how to find it, what times of year it is visible, and key stars and asterisms within...
6) Planetarium
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Big Picture Press
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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The newest title in the Welcome to the Museum series turns its focus to the heavens and explores the wonders of space. Welcome to the museum that is always open to explore. Step inside the pages of this beautiful book to discover galleries of galactic matter, expertly curated to bring you the experience of a fascinating exhibition in the comfort of your own home. Planetarium features all aspects of space, from the sun and our solar system to the lives...
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Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"Ancient people from many different cultures all looked up and imagined pictures in the sky by "drawing" a line from one star to another, like a connect-the-dots puzzle. These star pictures--constellations--represented myths and legends from the various cultures that still fascinate us today. Author Stephanie Sabol relates many of the most popular constellation stories and explains what stars actually are: how they formed, why they die, and how they're...
9) Space
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
Description
"Ready to go on an out-of-this world adventure? Travel across the Milky Way and into new galaxies to explore every corner of space so YOU can become an absolute expert. Get up close to the sun and moon, asteroids and comets. Learn about the Oort Cloud, supernovas, black holes, and rockets and other spacecraft. Discover the incredible work of astronauts, astronomers, physicists, and other cool space scientists. On this journey across the universe,...
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Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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"No matter how many times you've orbited the Sun, Astronomy for Kids is really for kids of all ages. Dr. Betts shows you how to become an astronomer-an observer of the stars. With this book, you can know the cosmos and your place within it. Read on, walk out, and look up!"-Bill Nye, science educator, author, and CEO of The Planetary Society One of the coolest things about outer space is that anyone can explore it. All you have to do is go outside...
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English
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Acclaimed science author Rod Pyle (Missions to the Moon) returns with a beautiful and insightful book commemorating Apollo 11. First on the Moon offers an exciting behind-the-scenes look at America's journey to the Moon-from the space race to the landing on the Sea of Tranquility to splashdown on Earth and the aftermath. Pyle spent years combing NASA archives and private collections for memorabilia from the mission, and the book includes everything...
13) Moon landings
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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Boost reading ability while learning about moon landings in this factual space book for children. Follow Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Apollo 11's third crew member, Michael Collins, as they set off on one of history's most important missions. Learn about the people and spacecraft that came before and have followed since, and discover what it takes to become an astronaut.
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Aladdin
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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Publisher Annotation: From the creators of A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu, and You comes an encyclopedic glance at all things outer space and makes a hilarious and informative guide for curious young readers. Blast off for a day in the life of space and the people (and animals!) who have explored it. From hilarious comics to secret diaries and detailed diagrams, there are tons of things to discover and fantastic facts to learn. 128pp.
17) The solar system
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Doubleday, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2016?]
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English
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Provides details about the appearances of all the planets and a little bit about other astronomical things.
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Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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Discover how Neil deGrasse Tyson became one of the world s most successful and well-known scientists in this new addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series. When he was nine years old, Neil deGrasse Tyson went on a trip that would change his life. While visiting the Hayden Planetarium at the Museum of Natural History in New York City, he discovered the world of astronomy and felt like the universe was calling to him. He answered that call...
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Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Every evening, from the time she was a child, Maria Mitchell stood on her rooftop with her telescope and swept the sky. And then one night she saw something unusual--a comet no one had ever seen before! Miss Mitchell's extraordinary discovery made her famous the world over and paved the way for her to become America's first professional female astronomer."--
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