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Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Go on an outer space adventure to discover amazing stories of objects, matter, and mysteries that make up the universe. This fascinating space book will take you above the clouds and beyond the Earth's atmosphere to show you the vast expanse of space that stretches above us. This fascinating space book for kids offers: Surprising stories that go beyond the normal facts and figures of typical children's space books ; Out of this world photography...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Language
English
Description
"The updated and expanded edition of the hit Space Encyclopedia presents the most up-to-date findings on space exploration and research and breathtaking views of the universe, as captured by the latest and greatest technology, including the recent first ever image of a black hole. This complete reference contains everything kids need to know about our sun and planets including the new dwarf planets, the formation of the universe, space travel, the...
3) Outer space
Author
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 3
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
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Sometimes it takes a rocket scientist to offer young readers the most engaging introduction to space travel, the solar system, and the universe. Earths gravity keeps our feet on the ground, and also prevents us from soaring into space. So how do we explore that vast frontier? We use rockets! Discover how rockets workfrom staging to orbits to power generation, from thermal control to navigation and more. Learn how rockets and other spacecraft travel...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore, an imprint of Sourcebooks Kids
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From the #1 bestselling science author for kids comes a hilarious new take on the universe and everything in it. Using the familiar rhythm of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly," follow along as the black hole swallows up everything that exists, from the biggest to the smallest pieces of matter. The silly, vibrant artwork is sure to make stargazers of all ages smile. Included in the book will be instructions for revealing secret, invisible...
6) Planets
Author
Publisher
Pushkin Children's Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
This book will blow your child's mind! Big Science explained simply: How fast does the Earth spin? Why don't we all float up into space? What would happen if you tried to eat spaghetti on Mars? Planets takes you on a fun-filled adventure through space, from little Mercury and terribly stinky Venus all the way to Neptune, where you hardly ever get to have a birthday party! Along the way you'll discover the amazing worlds that make up the solar system...
Author
Series
Publisher
University of New Mexico Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"UFOhs! Mysteries in the Sky is the first book to explore the strange, exciting, and unknown world of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena for kids. UFOhs! cuts through speculation and pseudo-science to describe real phenomena as observed and documented by pilots, ship captains, scientists, and ordinary men, women, and children from around the world. Playful, probing, and beautifully illustrated, UFOhs! Mysteries in the Sky prompts kids and their parents...
Author
Publisher
Carlton Kids
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
This stunning book takes you on a beautifully illustrated journey into space, from the Earth's surface to the edge of the universe. Once you have completed your journey to the outer limits of the universe, make your return trip with fascinating infographics explaining facts and statistics about the universe in a simple and beautiful way.
9) Outer space
Author
Series
Publisher
Little Bee Books, an imprint of Bonnier Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
This is is a lively introduction to the world of outer space, where children can lift the flaps to learn about all about what's beyond our earth. Young readers will be amazed as they find out how black holes work, the environments of planets in different universes, how we landed on the moon, and much, much more. This book features over 30 sturdy flaps to lift, along with charming, kid-friendly artwork that introduces new concepts and vocabulary in...
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Send kids on an out-of-this-world seek-and-find adventure. Planets, moons, shooting stars, and countless other celestial objects make finding the hidden items in the full-color photo puzzles a blast. Pictographs and word labels are included in each to-find list."--
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
A guide to some of the most extraordinary places, objects and sights in the cosmos, from the amazing worlds of our olar system to distant galaxies and glowing nebulae--and almost everything in between. Includes 100 objects from throughout the universe, arranged from closest to our planet to farthest away. Discover the best-kept secrets of space.
12) Glow
Author
Series
Publisher
Magic Cat Publishing, an imprint of ABRAMS
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Get ready to explore the night sky! Observe the phases of the moon, navigate by the North Star, and peer into outer space from your own backyard."--
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"This fun, fact-filled book is brimming with exciting outdoor experiments to help budding astronomers aged 9+ explore the secrets of space. Using household items, combine astronomy with art and craft by launching your own rocket, build a moon lander to learn how astronauts touch down safely on the moon's surface, and make a pinhole camera to observe a solar eclipse. Packed with photography, easy-to-follow instructions, and attention to detail, Space...
Author
Publisher
Creston Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"If you could go anywhere beyond our galaxy for the perfect picnic, where would you go? Asa Stahl, an NSTA award-winner for his previous book The Big Bang Book, introduces readers to some of the fascinating exoplanets we know about it. This is science at its most fantastical. What other worlds are out there, and will the young person reading this book grow up to discover even more?"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Usborne Publishing Limited
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"With over 60 flaps to lift, this delightful book answers questions such as “Where have people visited in space?”, “What’s a cosmonaut?”, “Why can’t I see stars in daytime?” and lots more what, where, how, why, and yes or no questions with answers beneath the flaps. Internet links take children to carefully selected websites to find out more."--
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021].
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"For as long as people have stared up to the stars, we've wondered if there could be life on other planets. But the truth is that life can't survive anywhere else in our solar system. Venus is way too hot. Neptune is w-a-a-a-ay too cold. And don't even get us started on Uranus. But there's more to Earth than just having the perfect temperature that makes it the best place in the known universe to live. What makes Earth so special? Join Goldilocks...
18) Everything space
Series
Publisher
Time for Kids Books, an imprint of Time Inc. Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Provides over two hundred fifty facts about space, including what is the biggest known star in the universe, what is the largest moon in the solar system, and the difference between a comet and an asteroid.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Bursting with fascinating facts and the latest breathtaking images, this space book for children brings the wonders of the Solar System to life. Find out about the never-ending storms on Jupiter. Learn about the towering volcanoes of Venus -- all 1,600 of them, and see the Valles Marineris on Mars -- a canyon that is ten times longer than Earth's Grand Canyon. Find out many more fascinating "super" facts about the cosmos with Super Space Encyclopedia....
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