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Author
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.
3) The planets
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A new edition of a nonfiction favorite for more than 20 years from science writer Gail Gibbons, updated with the latest discoveries in space exploration. From the burning surface of Venus to the freezing darkness of Neptune, Gail Gibbons takes children on a tour of our solar system—which are very different from each other in size, shape, orbit, and even weather."--
4) 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
Series
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Takes readers on an interplanetary tour from the sun to the ever-mysterious Mars, and then, thanks to the Voyager missions, to the planets beyond.
7) 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."--
Author
Series
Our universe (McAnulty) volume 3
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the formation and history of the moon and its history in relation to earth--told from the perspective of the moon itself!"--
Author
Series
Let's investigate with Nate volume 2
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Author
Publisher
EarthAware Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Bright, bold and scientifically accurate illustrations, fascinating facts, and an interactive "Spot It" game combine to present an out-of-this-world introduction to the Solar System and beyond that will thrill aspiring astronauts and space explorers.
13) The solar system
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The perfect introduction for young readers who want to learn about our local star the Sun and the planets that orbit it. The Solar System covers space in thrilling detail and is the perfect book for space lovers everywhere. Packed with mind-blowing facts, this incredible book of the solar system is perfect for space lovers everywhere"--
14) The planets are very, very, very far away: a journey through the amazing scale of the solar system
Author
Publisher
The Experiment
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The solar system unfolds before your eyes in this cheeky, myth-busting book (grounded in real math)!"--
15) Everything space
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Get ready to blast off into space to explore planets, stars, and beyond! This fun book will pull you in like gravity, full of fun facts, reports from explorers, maps and infographics, and more than 100 pictures."-- provided by publisher.
16) The moon book
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Shining light on all kinds of fascinating facts about our moon, this simple, introductory book includes information on how the moon affects the oceans' tides, why the same side of the moon always faces earth, why we have eclipses, and more. This newly revised edition, available in time for the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, incorporates new, up-to-date information based on recent discoveries, and includes an updated map of the moon's surface....
19) Space
Author
Series
Nerdy babies volume 2
Publisher
Roaring Book Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"In Nerdy Babies: Space, follow our intrepid infants into the great unknown. Check out the moon and the sun and all the planets in our solar system. Plus, learn about gravity and orbits in this simple text written in question and answer format."-- provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Big deal volume 1
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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,...
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