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Author
Publisher
Tumblehome, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Fascinating astronomy facts delivered in a lighthearted, illustrated, Q & A format. Space facts from an astrophysicist, brought down to earth by a middle school teacher -- these are answers to kids' real, wacky, smart questions. Light, space, stars, galaxies, planets and more, all explained with accuracy and humor, and accompanied by images from across the Universe.
Author
Publisher
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Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"[An] entertaining romp Scudder has a knack for homing in on bizarre cosmic phenomena explained in accessible prose. Armchair astronomers will come away with a renewed sense of wonder at the strangeness of the universe." Publishers Weekly From a brilliant young female professor at Oberlin College, Ohio, comes a quirky guided tour of the Universe, focusing on weird and wonderful facts. Astrophysicist Jillian Scudder knows more than most of us what...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This book covers the planets in our solar system and galaxies beyond the Milky Way, including stories about astronauts life in space, the exoplanets, and the search for life on other planets; it features fun facts, games, hands-on activities, jokes, and more"--
This brand-new series from National Geographic Kids is a one-stop shop for everything kids want--fun facts, photos, and all things awesome about space. A winning combination of running text...
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Series
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"How likely is it that humans aren't alone in the universe? Reports of strange lights, UFO sightings and alien encounters abound-and some (like recent accounts from U.S. Navy pilots) even sound credible. And in recent years, armed with state-of-the-art technology and better information, the search for extraterrestrials overflows with exciting possibilities. Within our own solar system, astrobiologists search for the biochemical building blocks that...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Beloved science commentator Bob McDonald takes us on a tour of our galaxy, unraveling the mysteries of the universe and helping us navigate our place among the stars. How big is our galaxy? Is there life on those distant planets? Are we really made of star dust? And where do stars even come from? In An Earthling's Guide to Outer Space, we finally have the answers to all those questions and more. With clarity, wisdom, and a great deal of enthusiasm,...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
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"--
Author
Publisher
Blackstone Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Merlin, a fictional timeless visitor from Planet Omniscia in the Andromeda Galaxy, has observed firsthand many of the major scientific events of Earth's history. In this journey through the cosmos, Merlin responds to popular questions asked by adults and children alike.
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