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Author
Publisher
Flatiron Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
386 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Christophe Galfard's mission in life is to spread modern scientific ideas to the general public in entertaining ways. Using his considerable skills as a brilliant theoretical physicist and successful young adult author, The Universe in Your Hand employs the immediacy of simple, direct language to show us, not explain to us, the theories that underpin everything we know about our universe. To understand what happens to a dying star, we are asked to...
2) The universe
Author
Language
English
Description
Describes the expansion of the universe as a result of The Big Bang.
4) The universe
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustratins ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
The Universe explores the science of what we see in the night sky. Kids will learn about the life cycle of a star, find out how our universe was created, explore nebulae, galaxies, black holes, giant stars and more. Engaging photos, exciting graphics, and a fun quiz at the end of each book will keep them learning.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of...
Author
Publisher
Dawn Publications
Pub. Date
©2002
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents a history of the universe, from the Big Bang to the formation of Earth, in the form of a letter written by the thirteen-billion-year-old universe itself to an Earth child.
Author
Publisher
Creston Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
The Big Bang presents the mystery of how the universe began in a way we can all understand. Written by an astrophysicist, the pages describe what we know--and what we don't--in a compelling, accessible way.
10) Space
Author
Series
Publisher
Priddy Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 x 32 cm.
Language
English
Description
Take an interstellar journey of discovery into the universe with amazing facts and photographs in this introductory book on space.
11) Universe
Author
Publisher
Dempsey Parr
Pub. Date
c1999
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Series
Publisher
World Book
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
64 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"An overview of the structure and nature of objects that make up the universe. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
159 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Science with the squishy bits left in. This book is off on another planet. Are you spaced-out to discover: which astronomers killed people? why space makes the guts explode? what the moon smells like? If you think you can stomach the sick side of Science, then read on as we blast into outer space. Zoom around the planets with Oddblob the alien, find out which galaxies eat each other and see if you've got what it takes to be a staggering stargazer....
14) The ancient Maya
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
96 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A retelling of several important ancient Maya myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the people"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"On December 26, 2015, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) detected gravitational waves generated from merging black holes for the first time in human history. But why is this significant? Through an engaging, easily accessible approach, the origins, dynamics, and ultimate fate of black holes are thoroughly unraveled so that students without a scientific background can grasp complex physics theories. This text supports the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Questions about the universe are as popular as they are daunting to answer. Let this book help satiate young readers curiosity about outer space and the universe by answering this important question! Each page is written with accessible, age-appropriate language and paired with visual aids--including tons of photography from NASA--that bring the text to life. Fact boxes with "Out of this World!" tidbits add interest throughout the work, while graphic...
Author
Publisher
Carlton Kids
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
44 pages : colour illustrations ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
This stunning book takes you on a beautifully illustrated journey into space, from the Earth's surface to the edge of the universe. Once you have completed your journey to the outer limits of the universe, make your return trip with fascinating infographics explaining facts and statistics about the universe in a simple and beautiful way.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
224 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
A guide to some of the most extraordinary places, objects and sights in the cosmos, from the amazing worlds of our olar system to distant galaxies and glowing nebulae--and almost everything in between. Includes 100 objects from throughout the universe, arranged from closest to our planet to farthest away. Discover the best-kept secrets of space.
20) Only one
Author
Publisher
Anne Schwartz Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly illustrations ; 25 x 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This picture book showcases the unique beauty of our one-and-only universe--its galaxies, stars, and planets--as well as our one-and-only Earth, and the precious life it contains"--
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