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1) The planets
Author
Language
English
Description
Explores the creation and evolution of the solar system's planets through a lens of popular culture, drawing on sources from astrology, science fiction, the fine arts, and other genres to chronicle planetary history in an accessible format.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
©2018.
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.
4) Solar system
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Take a trip across Mars, find out what the weather is like on Jupiter, and visit the International Space Station. See how the planets move, learn about the asteroid belt, and read up on the history of astronomy. Discover once and for all why Pluto is a dwarf planet.
5) Planets
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
From way up high, our planet looks like a floating marble of blue, white, and green. But we know that it's so much more. Earth has giant oceans and tiny ponds, towering mountains and rolling hilltops, warm sunshine, fluffy snowflakes, stormy showers, and falling autumn leaves. There are other planets as well with many interesting characteristics.
6) The planets
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Featuring all-new 3D models built using data gathered by NASA and the European Space Agency, The Planets is an awe-inspiring journey through the Solar System, from Earth to Mars and beyond. Viewed layer by layer, planets and other objects in the Solar System are taken out of the night sky and presented on a white background, revealing every detail of their surface and internal anatomy in astonishing detail. Looking at planets, the Sun, hundreds...
7) Outer space
Author
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Now you can become a junior genius with Ken Jennings' first children's series! With this book you'll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with out-of-this-world facts: Did you know that Mars has a volcano bigger than the state of Arizona? Or that there's a star with a diamond the size of our moon at its core? With great illustrations, cool trivia, and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid...
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Combining art, mythology, and science, What We See in the Stars gives readers a tour of the night sky through more than 100 magical pieces of original art, all accompanied by text that weaves related legends and lore with scientific facts. This beautifully packaged book covers the night sky's most brilliant features--such as the constellations, the moon, the bright stars, and the visible planets--as well as less familiar celestial phenomena like the...
10) Planets
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Journey through space into the farthest reaches of our Solar System. Guided by astronauts and expert space engineers, learn all about the planets, how they formed, and how scientists study them."--
11) Earth
Author
Series
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
©2017.
Language
English
Author
Series
Big deal volume 1
Publisher
Orchard Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"The Sun never stops working to keep things on Earth running smoothly. (That's why it's been Employee of the Month for 4.5 billion years.) So why does the Sun get to be center of attention? Because it's our solar system's very own star! This funny and factual picture book from Awkward Yeti creator Nick Seluk explains every part of the Sun's big job: keeping our solar system together, giving Earth day and night, keeping us warm, and more. In fact,...
14) Space
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Explores space including planets, galaxies, the universe, stars, meteors and comets, and space exploration.
16) The night sky
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Look up and see the wonders of our night sky. Explore the stars, planets, and more that we see in our night sky in this stellar book!"--Page [2] of cover.
Author
Publisher
Britannica Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Description
"Pluto has not been a planet since 2006. But this tiny world still inspires people of all ages while sparking controversy. In this delightfully witty book, astronomer Dean Regas teaches you how to educate your grown-up about the cutting-edge science of space, most crucially the reason why Pluto is NOT a planet anymore. Delving into the history of space discoveries, the key players who have helped our understanding of the universe (including the 11-year-old...
19) Solar system
Author
Publisher
Chartwell Books, an imprint of of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Explore the wonders of our solar system--a corner of the universe that astronomers understand more fully every day. Starting at the sun, the center of it all, we move outward, planet by planet, and then beyond. From Mercury's prehistoric cataclysm to Uranus's uncommon axial tilt, the superb research and stunning images will captivate both keen stargazers and newcomers alike. The gorgeous photographs--which include newly taken photos of Mars from...
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