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241) Night sky
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Information about the stars in the sky for very young children"--
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Description
"This visual wellspring of the cosmos is the perfect companion for every stargazer. FILLED WITH PAGE AFTER PAGE OF MAGNIFICENT PHOTOGRAPHS, this book offers a deep dive into the past, present, and future of our home galaxy: the Milky Way. Embark on this dramatic journey by witnessing the stunning birth, life, and death of stars--including story of our own sun and the solar system it sustains. Continue on to discover our galaxy within the known universe...
244) Night sky
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
This fun, photo-filled, fact-packed night sky guide will encourage kids to stop and look up to spot stars and planets right from their own backyards. From Mars to meteor showers, Scorpius to satellites, kids will learn how, where, and when to spot these space-dwelling phenomena in the night sky at any time of year. With tons of info and interactivity prompts, it's the perfect companion for backyard or field trips, camping or vacation. Durable and...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Celebrates the moon, planets, stars, and meteorites that appear in the night sky, as well as activities that occur below, from flying bats and a family gazing at constellations to whales swimming in the Arctic and ships navigating by the stars.
"A beautifully illustrated collection of nonfiction stories featuring the many wonders that exist in the night sky. Beginning with a sunset and ending at dawn, Through the Night Sky shines a light on the...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
A beautifully illustrated exploration of the principles, laws, and wonders that rule our universe, our world, and our daily lives, from the New York Times bestselling creator of Lost in Translation. Have you ever found yourself wondering what we might have in common with stars, or why the Moon never leaves us? Thinking about the precise dancing of planets, the passing of time, or the nature of natural things? Our world is full of unshakable mystery,...
248) The secret galaxy
Author
Publisher
Tilbury House, Publishers
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"When you gaze into the sky at night, what do you see? Most of us see only the brightest stars because they are the only ones that can cut through the artificial light that overwhelms the night. But up there, beyond the haze of streetlights and buildings, lies the Milky Way--our home galaxy. The words and photos in The Secret Galaxy allow young readers to see the stars as never before."--
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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Description
A richly illustrated guide to the myths, histories, and science of the celestial bodies of our solar system, with stories and information about constellations, planets, comets, the northern lights, and more. 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...
250) Little black hole
Author
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A charming and funny space-based story about the power of friendship and memory, perfect for fans of Oliver Jeffers, Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug, and The Invisible String, from the senior correspondent at WNYC's Peabody Award-winning podcast and radio program Radiolab. There once was a little black hole who loved her universe, and especially her friends: the stars and the planets, the space rocks and the space fox, even the flying astronauts....
251) Stars and galaxies
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Shine bright in the night sky! Make reading your superpower with DK’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about stars, galaxies and the universe - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Stars and Galaxies is a beautifully designed reader all about space - Earth’s place in the solar system, and the stars and planets we share the vastness of space with. The...
Author
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times. Its vivid color and visibility to the naked eye, its geologic kinship with Earth, its potential as our best hope for settlement-Mars embodies everything that inspires us aboutspace and space exploration. In this book, National Air and Space Museum Curator Matthew Shindell captures the majesty of the red planet and the work done by people on Earth to explore it. He connects...
Author
Publisher
Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Traces the efforts of an elite scientific team who tested Einstein's theory of relativity during a historic mission to photograph a black hole, addressing key questions about time, space, and the nature of the universe.
Author
Series
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, andmore"--
"Blast off with the perfect combination of facts, stories, photos, and fun all about what lies beyond Earth's atmosphere―SPACE! This book has everything to captivate space enthusiasts:...
256) Space
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Introduces the basics of outer space, from the sun and planets of the solar system to shapes and patterns found in space.
257) Angelmass
Author
Publisher
Tor
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 25
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Presents a comprehensive full-color guide to the stars and planets, and contains maps of all eighty-eight constellations, detailed moon maps, and information on eclipses, comets, and meteors.
A practical and well-illustrated introduction to night sky observed by naked eye, binoculars or telescopes. Includes information on equipment, astrophotography, detailed maps of moon and constellations. A concise reference by best-selling astronomy author. The...
260) Solar system
Author
Publisher
Doubleday
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Presents the planets in the solar system and describes what makes them special.
"Learn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books! Every young child loves to look up at the moon in the night sky. Here’s a Hello, World! board book that can teach toddlers all about the sun, moon, stars, and planets—with colors, shapes, sizes, and super-simple facts. And each sturdy page offers helpful prompts for engaging with...
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