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English
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Sixty-six million years ago, an object the size of a city descended from space to crash into Earth, creating a devastating cataclysm that killed off the dinosaurs, along with three-quarters of the other species on the planet. What was its origin? Lisa Randall proposes it was a comet that was dislodged from its orbit as the Solar System passed through a disk of dark matter embedded in the Milky Way. In a sense, it might have been dark matter that killed...
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Overview: For anyone who's ever looked at the night sky and wanted to know more about the galaxy around them, The Practical Astronomer shows readers how to discover and understand the mysteries of the solar system and beyond. Illustrated throughout with detailed photographs and illustrations, and using clear, easy-to-follow text, The Practical Astronomer takes you on a step-by-step journey from the basics of what can be seen with the naked eye, to...
7) White holes
Author
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A mesmerizing trip to the strange world of white holes from the bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics and The Order of Time Let us journey, with beloved physicist Carlo Rovelli, into the heart of a black hole. We slip beyond its horizon and tumble down this crack in the universe. As we plunge, we see geometry fold. Time and space pull and stretch. And finally, at the black hole's core, space and time dissolve, and a white hole is...
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Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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"An astonishing exploration of planet formation and the origins of life by one of the world's most innovative planetary geologists. In 1959, the Soviet probe Luna 3 took the first photos of the far side of the moon. Even in their poor resolution, the images stunned scientists: the far side is an enormous mountainous expanse, not the vast lava-plains seen from Earth. Subsequent missions have confirmed this in much greater detail. How could this be,...
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Publisher
Wonderscape Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Divided into segments, this program is designed to reinforce and support a viewer2s comprehension and retention of these terms through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and labels. Kids will see and hear the terms used in a variety of contexts providing them with a model for how to appropriately use the words. Related words are also used and reinforced with visuals and text.
12) Jupiter
Author
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Offers a basic introduction to the planet Jupiter, discussing its size, composition, physical appearance, unique features, location in the solar system, and how scientists study it.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The universe is full of mysteries: How did it all begin and where might it end? Will we ever travel in time? Can we do it already? Space Mysteries Revealed throws light on these conundrums and answers many more puzzles, such as what would happen if you were sucked into a black hole, how you can drive on the Moon, and how we can see our own galaxy, even though we are inside it?
17) Astronomy
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Series
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Companies
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
A comprehensive overview of astronomy-related topics that covers the telescope, inner and outer planets, stars, nebulae, the sun, the moon, and other related topics.
Author
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Provides an introduction to astronomy, discussing how planets get their names, the best time to spot a "shooting star," and why the moon changes shape.
"This charming exploration of the night sky -- featuring a star finder and glow-in-the-dark stickers -- which has more than a quarter of a million young astronomers enjoying the night sky in countries around the world, is now completely revised and updated. A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky...
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Incorporated
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Perfect for fans of Dog Man who love nonfiction, this is the definitive, go-to book about everything AWESOME you EVER wanted to know about all things outer space. Uncover a wealth of weird, wacky, and wild facts about our universe, from planets to supernovas to space travel and everything in-between, told in Mike Lowery's signature, acclaimed comic style with bright and energetic artwork, fresh framing devices, and hilarious jokes. This is the go-to...
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