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Author
Publisher
Laurence King Publishing
Language
English
Description
"If you look up at the sky on a dark night, what do you see? There's a whole universe staring back at you. In the company of Felicity the cat, discover the phases of the moon, the constellations, and how to spot the Northern Lights and the Milky Way"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
39 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"People, children especially, have been baffled, bewildered, and even outraged by the fact that Pluto is no longer called a planet. Through whimsical artwork and an entertaining dialog format, this book explains why this is so. Providing a history of the small, icy world from its discovery and naming to its recent reclassification, this book presents a fascinating look at how scientists organize and class our solar system as they gain new insights...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
viii, 149 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"An illustrated exploration of the principles, laws, and wonders that rule our universe, our solar system, our world, and our daily lives from the bestselling creator of Lost in Translation"--
7) Light speaks
Author
Publisher
Tilbury House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24x27 cm
Language
English
Description
An enchanting picture book about the joyful, mysterious, awe-inspiring messages of light, whether emanating from a firefly or the sun, fireworks or the Big Bang, boats at sea or a bolt of lightning, a movie projector or a rainbow.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explore the science behind a trip to Mars, from launch to landing on the Red Planet. Set to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell," this jaunty journey follows five adorable, bobble-headed astronauts as they learn how to bathe in zero gravity, grow veggies in space, and entertain themselves on the six-month trip.
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
English edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"This humorous informational picture book about the history of the universe answers some of the biggest questions humans have ever asked - like how the universe began and where we came from. Young readers will learn all about the Big Bang theory, how our solar system and planet were formed, how life began in the oceans and moved to land, what happened to the dinosaurs and how humans evolved from apes to explore, build communities all over the world...and...
Author
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
36 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Pluto is the smallest planet in our solar system, but how small is small? Join two curious kids as they explore their backyard, and contemplate their place within our vast universe."--
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 x 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"From Neil Armstrong's first small step to Gene Cernan's last footprint, award-winning author Suzanne Slade captures the experiences of the twelve astronauts who walked on the moon. The book reveals how the Apollo moon missions (1969-1972) built upon one another and unveiled important new discoveries about our nearest neighbor in space."--
Author
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"A biography of famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and awe-inspiring facts about our universe"--
15) Exoplanets
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
40 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Introduces exoplanets, examining the planets outside of our solar system, discussing what makes them habitable, and exploring the efforts to discover new life.
Author
Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2020
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
256 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"This beautifully illustrated, oversized guide to the people and technology of the moon landing by award-winning author/illustrator John Rocco is a must-have for space fans, classrooms, and tech geeks"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Activities such as mazes are great ways to encourage learners to have fun while using their minds and problem-solving skills. As readers explore mazes that take them through the stars, they will discover fun facts and important information. The accessible and age-appropriate narrative is supported by helpful fact boxes and a detailed glossary. Bright, full-color photographs and charming illustrations create an engaging and educational journey among...
18) 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,...
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
"Journey Around the Sun is the story of Halley's Comet, as told by the comet itself, as it returns to Earth approximately every 75 years. At the same time that we learn about the comet, we also learn about the history of human culture and technology, evolving as it has toward a greater understanding of our universe. Amazingly, although people in early civilizations did not know about the return orbit of Halley's Comet, documentation of the comet has...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
This stellar book introduces kids to outer space through in-depth info and comic book adventure. Along the way, kids follow explorer Bethany Ehlmann, a member of the NASA Mars Rover Curiosity mission, and her lovable robo-dog, Rover, as they study and protect our amazing solar system.
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