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41) Astronomy
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
Thrilling new discoveries in science and technology are announced almost daily. Cutting-Edge Science and Technology keeps readers at the forefront of new research. Astronomy covers the hottest topics in deep space, including exoplanets, black holes, and dark matter, as well as the amazing telescope technology that makes this work possible. High-impact photos and explanatory graphics and charts bring scientific concepts to life. Features include essential...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 2
Description
From our solar system neighbors to the mysteries of deep space, this remarkable book explores the planets and stars of our galaxy and beyond. Will interplanetary travel become routine? Why do stars explode? KFK Stars & Planets will motivate avid young astronomers and aspiring astronauts to consider all the biggest questions.
44) The planets
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces the planets of our solar system, including such information as their basic characteristics and their position relative to the sun.
45) The solar system
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents an introduction to the solar system, describing the Sun, the eight planets, and its other bodies such as dwarf planets and asteroids, and the history of the study of the solar system.
Author
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Author David Aguilar uses brilliant photo-realistic illustration and fascinating up-to-date facts straight from the latest astronomy news to bring you a comprehensive look at our solar system as you've never seen it before.
47) 8 little planets
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
"To the tune of "Ten Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" comes a new bedtime story from bestselling author Chris Ferrie that's sure to get little ones excited about the solar system while learning new facts about each planet!"--
49) Space
Author
Series
Nerdy babies volume 2
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Nerdy babies explore what makes the moon, the sun, and all the planets unique on a trip around our solar system.
50) Jupiter
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Provides information about the planet Jupiter, including the length of its year, its size, and its composition.
Author
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An exploration of the solar system that discusses what the solar system is made of, why planets look so different, what different bodies, such as comets, asteroids, and dwarf planets, can be found, and other related topics.
52) Neptune
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An introduction to the planet Neptune's surface, surroundings, interior, and more.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Blast off into space with Ms. Frizzle and explore our solar system. It's out of this world! The magic School bus Presents our Solar System is packed with incredible photographs,amazing facts, and everthing you ever wanted to know about all eight planets, the Sun, comets, meteors, asteroids, and much, much more." -
54) Saturn
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Provides information about the planet Saturn, including the length of its year, its many moons, and its composition
55) What if the Earth had two moons?: and nine other thought-provoking speculations on the solar system
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Description
An astronomer and author explores ten examples of what Earth would be like if conditions in the universe were slightly altered, in a fascinating journey into scientific scenarios.
56) Night sky atlas
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Featuring up-to-the-minute discoveries and state-of-the-art space photography, an atlas illustrates all that science has revealed about constellations, the evolution of stars and galaxies, and the planets in the solar system.
57) Mercury
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Provides information about the planet Mercury, including the length of its year, its size, and its composition
58) The solar system
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"The sun, planets, moon, and other space objects are all part of our solar system. In this fact-filled book, readers learn what a solar system is and what it contains, such as asteroids, comets, the Kuiper Belt, and the Oort Cloud. Full-color photos and fast facts illuminate this fascinating topic, while Words to Know and an entertaining activity reinforce the knowledge. The book correlates directly with the Next Generation Science Standards' expectation...
Author
Description
In this guided tour of our planetary neighborhood, the Milky Way and other galaxies, and beyond, detailed maps and fascinating imagery from recent space missions partner with clear, authoritative scientific information. Starting with the sun and moving outward into space, acclaimed science writer and physicist James Trefil illuminates each planet, the most important moons, significant asteroids, and other objects in our solar system. Looking beyond,...