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1) Asteroids
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about asteroids. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
2) Asteroids
Author
Series
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Grounded in historical studies of asteroids from the nineteenth century, Asteroids is a fully up-to-date view of these remarkable objects. Without resorting to any technical diagrams or mathematics, Clifford J. Cunningham shows that asteroids are not just rocks in space, but key to understanding the life and death on Earth of both animals and humans. From space missions to the asteroids’ starring role in literature and film, Cunningham precisely...
Publisher
Filmhub, Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Italiano
Description
At the confusing age of 19, Pietro and his friend Ivan wander the provincial flatlands accented by abandoned factories, limited possibilities and petty crimes, until an asteroid threatening to destroy the Earth ends up revolutionizing their lives. Nominated for Best Film at the **Locarno International Film Festival**.
Author
Series
Publisher
QEB Pub
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Up in space really rocks! There are band groups up there, really! There are lots of asteroids (rocks in space), in the solar system. Most of them are found in groups. There is a band of asteroids between Mars and Jupiter called the asteroid belt. It has millions of asteroids. Come and find out about other rocks in space.
Publisher
Espresso Media International
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Witness how asteroids, those rocky, mysterious celestial bodies, could become a new frontier for humanity in the near future. We are at the forefront of the modern day gold rush and Asteroids hold the key for private companies to launch into deep space. This mini-series looks at the science and engineering behind the companies leading that race.
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press, a division of Nomad Communications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Provides an introduction to comets and asteroids and gives step-by-step directions for interactive projects, including creating models of various celestial objects, experimenting with gravity, and building a refracting telescope.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Asteroids come in all shapes and sizes--and hit our planet in them, too. But what happens if a catastrophically large one approaches earth? By looking on the ground at historical asteroid craters and present-day falls, and up into space for the big ones yet to come, a wide variety of scientists are trying to figure out how to track asteroids--and how to avoid devastating impacts in the future.
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"An historical survey about asteroid hits sustained by Earth and the defenses being prepared against future asteroid-caused catastrophe"--
"Combining history, popular science, and in-depth reporting, here is a fascinating account of asteroids and other space objects that hit Earth long ago and those streaming toward us even now--as well as a look at the preparations humanity is making against asteroid-caused catastrophe. Journalist Gordon L. Dillow...
14) End times: a brief guide to the end of the world : asteroids, supervolcanoes, rogue robots, and more
Author
Publisher
Hachette Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
End Times is a compelling work of skilled reportage that peels back the layers of complexity around the unthinkable-and inevitable-end of humankind. From asteroids and artificial intelligence to volcanic supereruption to nuclear war, 15-year veteran science reporter and TIME editor Bryan Walsh provides a stunning panoramic view of the most catastrophic threats to the human race. In End Times, Walsh examines threats that emerge from nature and those...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Core, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Asteroids zip through space. These space rocks follow paths around the Sun. Explore Asteroids reveals the amazing details of asteroids. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a...
Author
Series
Space Odyssey series volume 3
Language
English
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Description
Centenarian Heywood Floyd, survivor of two encounters with the mysterious monoliths, once again confronts Dave Bowman, an independent HAL, and an unseen alien race.
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Do you know what lies in the asteroid belt? This nonfiction title takes curious readers on a journey to this rocky part of the solar system. Narrative text combines with vibrant illustrations to teach about asteroids and the other objects in the belt. Fun facts and features add bonus information, while questions encourage readers to think about what they have learned and connect more with the text. This title is sure to be a hit for kids wanting...
Author
Series
Very short introductions volume 450
Language
English
Formats
Description
Proving to be both varied and fascinating, moons are far more common than planets in our Solar System. Our own Moon has had a profound influence on Earth, not only through tidal effects, but even on the behaviour of some marine animals. Many remarkable things have been discovered about the moons of the giant outer planets from Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, and other spacecraft. Scientists have glimpsed volcanic activity on Io, found oceans of water
...Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Delivering almost six hours of scientific exploration, the collection covers planets, weather, energy, magnetism, orbits, comets, and other elements that make up this space that people call home. These eight episodes will help viewers understand the intricacies of the wonders of the world, as well as what each can teach them about their own lives.
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