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Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
c2006
Physical Desc
96 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Each night, millions of stars light up the dark skies. Galaxies throughout the universe encompass thousands of stars. The appearance of stars in the sky have intrigued and enthralled humans since ancient time. From constellations to the big bang theory, Stars and Galaxies explores the complex world of astronomy and scientific discovery.
23) Night wonders
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"You are here: Universe - Milky Way Galaxy - Solar System - Third Planet from the Sun, Earth. Our place in the universe determines what we see in the night sky and the length of every day. Help students learn how the patterns they see fit into the grand scheme of the universe. Connect directly to the Next Generation Science Standards to answer this big question: What is the universe, and what is Earth's place in it?"--
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"During the night, as a child sleeps in her bedroom, the reader is taken on an exploration of our solar system, galaxies beyond, and finally the universe as a whole"--
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces stars and galaxies, describing how stars form constellations and the Earth's place in the galaxy, and provides tips for stargazing.
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
64 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"An introduction to galaxies and the universe for primary and intermediate grade students, with information about their formation and features. Includes a list of highlights for each chapter, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--
29) Creation machine
Author
Series
Publisher
Tor
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
327 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Creation Machine is a fast-paced, whip-smart science fiction debut from Andrew Bannister introducing the stunning galaxy called the Spin.
In the vast, artificial galaxy called the Spin, a rebellion has been crushed.
Viklun Hass is eliminating all remnants of the opposition. Starting with his daughter.
But Fleare Hass has had time to plan her next move from exile to the very frontiers of a new war.
For hundreds of millions of years, the planets...
Publisher
World Book
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
2nd ed.
Physical Desc
63 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Introduction to Galaxies and the Universe, providing to primary and intermediate grade students, information on their features and exploration. Includes fun facts, glossary, resource list and index"--Provided by publisher.
31) Galaxies
Author
Series
Publisher
Barron's Educational Series
Pub. Date
c1994
Physical Desc
31 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the Milky Way and other galaxies and discusses such topics as why the sky is dark at night, the "Big Bang" theory, the future of the universe, and the search for intelligent life. Includes an activity on the most distant visible objects in the sky.
32) The Milky Way
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
This title will cover how our galaxy got its start billions of years ago, what it's been doing since then, its size, and everything that is a part of it.
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
335 p. : color ill. ; 32 cm
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Filled with lavish illustrations, this book is a grand tour of the universe. Three ever widening domains are presented--the planets, the stars, and the large scale universe itself--each including the ones before it and extending outward"--
34) 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 ABDO....
35) 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...
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (275 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"In distant realms far beyond the familiar solar system, an epic drama is playing out, with a cast list featuring rogue planets, colliding galaxies, and black holes more massive than a billion suns, and each character has its own extraordinary story to tell."
Author
Publisher
Enchanted Lion Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
"How many stars are in the sky? How did the universe begin? Where did it come from? This is the story of Edwin Hubble, a boy fascinated by the stars who surmounted many hurdles to follow his dreams of becoming an astronomer. Using the insights of great mathematicians and endlessly observing the sky, he succeeded in confirming two things that altered human life forever: that there are more galaxies than our own, and that the universe is always expanding....
Author
Publisher
Del Rey/Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
c2013
Edition
First Edition.
Physical Desc
307 p. : bibl. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
When their homeland is destroyed, the survivors of a proud and aloof alien society struggle to reach out to the rest of the galaxy for aid and understanding while striving to preserve their cherished way of life.
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