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Author
Language
English
Description
"The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist. What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson. But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly,...
6) Seeing stars
Author
Publisher
Phaidon Press, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Presents a guide to the eigthy-eight internationally recognized constellations, discussing the stories and legends behind them and providing location descriptions and sky maps of where they can be found in the night sky.
Author
Publisher
Feiwel & Friends
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 4
Physical Desc
180 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents the true story of one of the Event Horizon Telescope team's reveal of the first image of a super massive black hole"--Provided by publisher.
10) Exploring Space
Author
Publisher
Copper BeechBooks
Pub. Date
1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
40p; color photos & illus
Language
English
Description
Describes the sun, moon, stars, and solar system, our explorations of space, the equipment and spacecrafts we have used, and the dis--coveries we have made.
Author
Publisher
Rosen YA
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
For thousands of years, the general consensus among learned people was that Earth was the center of the universe. This belief system remained unchallenged until a quiet, unassuming man wondered if his predecessors had gotten it wrong. The father of modern astronomy, Nicolaus Copernicus was a doctor, church canon, and protector of lands. In his free time, he studied the night sky, spending over thirty years observing and recording the heavens. In this...
Author
Series
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
The genre of science fiction has given us UFOs and dramatic alien creatures. But is life on other planets possible? Earthling readers are about to find out. While humans have not yet discovered extraterrestrial beings, space exploration has given us a lot of information about our solar system and how life exists in general. Out-of-this-world photography and interesting space facts make this book perfect for young space explorers.
14) Venus
Author
Series
Publisher
Bullfrog Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Vibrant photos and carefully leveled text take beginning readers on a trip to Venus, exploring its composition, features, and place in the solar system. Includes picture glossary and index."--
15) Mars
Author
Series
Publisher
Bulldog Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Vibrant photos and carefully leveled text take beginning readers on a trip to Mars, exploring its composition, features, and place in the solar system. Includes picture glossary and index."--
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books
Edition
First edition.
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,...
17) Earth
Author
Series
Publisher
Bullfrog Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 21 x 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Vibrant photos and carefully leveled text give beginning readers an overview of Earth, exploring its composition, features, and place in the solar system. Includes picture glossary and index."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book explores the problem of space junk that clutters outer space and details the ways in which NASA and other organizations are trying to deal with and solve this problem. --
Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
88 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Learn about the planets that exist outside of our solar system, and the actions scientists are taking to learn more about them. --
20) Isaac Newton
Author
Series
Publisher
Raintree
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"This book traces the life of Isaac Newton, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the work on gravity and light for which he is best known. A timeline at the end of the book summarizes key milestones and achievements of Newton's life."--
