Giles Sparrow
Author
Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
48 p. : b ill. (chiefly col.) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Stars and Galaxies examines how galaxies like the Milky Way and Andromeda work and the stars and planets within them. Detailed illustrations and clear charts help explain these complicated topics.
3) Universe
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Children's nonfiction book about the universe, our solar system, observations of the starry skies, and the mind-blowing wonders of outer space. Learn about icy planets and explosive stars, far-off galaxies that powerful telescopes looking deep into space have captured, observatories and astronomy, and whole new worlds discovered by space-exploring probes.
"Children will find out about the universe, our solar system, observations of the starry skies,...
4) Carbon
Author
Series
Publisher
Benchmark Books
Pub. Date
c1999
Physical Desc
32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the origin, discovery, special characteristics, and uses of carbon.
6) Iron
Author
Series
Publisher
Benchmark Books
Pub. Date
1999
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the origin, discovery, special characteristics, and uses of iron.
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
319 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 20 x 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Over 300 breathtaking images show, in unprecedented detail, the dramatic minutiae of the planet's geology, plants, and wildlife. With some of the closest views that technology has to offer, each close up provides an enlightening and often surprising picture of its subject.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
Second American edition.
Physical Desc
320 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
This compelling story of exploration charts and celebrates humankind in space, from Sputnik's launch in 1957 through the Apollo Moon landings and the International Space Station to future missions to Mars and beyond. Spaceflight chronicles how, in the half-century that followed Sputnik, the world was revolutionized by space travel and exploration. The opening up of Earth's orbit to satellites led to a revolution in communications, monitoring of the...
11) Cosmos close-up
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
320 p. : chiefly ill. (col.) ; 20 x 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents photographs of the Universe with close-ups of the planets, sun, and stars.
14) Mars
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020
Physical Desc
79 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
This beautiful non-fiction book is the ultimate guide to the fourth planet in our solar system. Has there ever been life on Mars? Will we be living there soon? HOW?! Discover the past, present, and future of the mysterious red planet in this beautiful non-fiction book for kids. The launch of Mars rovers by NASA, Europe, and China in 2020 will be the biggest science news of the year, and will reveal more about Mars than ever before. Get ahead with...
15) The stars
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
256 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
"The definitive visual guide to exploring all the marvels of the stars, the Milky Way, and the universe beyond. Chart the wonders of the cosmos in our own solar system and beyond with The Stars. Packed with 3-D artworks of each constellation and incredible new imagery from the Hubble Space Telescope, ground-based observatories worldwide, and more, this awe-inspiring guide features the most fascinating objects known to astronomy, from glittering star-birth...
16) How space works
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
223 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
How the Universe works - and how we explore it - explained in simple words and clever graphics. The clearest, most visual guide to space and the Universe for complete beginners to astronomy. Have you ever asked yourself how big the Universe is, how far it is to the nearest star, or what came before the Big Bang? Then this is the book for you. How Space Works shows you the different types of object in the Universe (so you'll know your pulsars from...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
288 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Breaking down the information into easy, manageable chunks, Super Simple Physics covers everything from atoms to astronomy and from forces to flotation. Each topic is fully illustrated to support the information, make the facts crystal clear, and bring the science to life."--
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
Revised updated new edition.
Physical Desc
297 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
A general pictorial reference guide covers topics arranged into such categories as nature, human body, science and technology, space, history, and art and culture.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
Revised edition.
Physical Desc
352 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Provides a comprehensive guide to the universe, from craters on the Moon to Jupiter's Great Red Spot, and includes maps of the night sky, profiles of constellations, and tips on using binoculars and telescopes.
