Astronomy
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Galaxies, Galaxies! (New & Updated Edition)Planet Earth is in the Milky Way Galaxy, the cloudy band of light that stretches clear across the night sky. How many galaxies are there in the universe? For years astronomers thought that the Milky Way was the universe. Now we know that there...
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Nature Guide: Stars and PlanetsThank your lucky stars for this completely comprehensive guide to our Universe. From asteroids and constellations to galaxies and planets, this star-studded look at space is the perfect package for space cadets and amateur astronomers. Part of DK's best-selling Nature Guide series, Stars and...
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Strange New Worlds: The Search for Alien Planets and Life Beyond Our Solar SystemAn insider's look at the cutting-edge science of today's planet hunters In Strange New Worlds, renowned astronomer Ray Jayawardhana brings news from the front lines of the epic quest to find planets--and alien life--beyond our solar system. Only in the past two decades, after...
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Our Universe: An Astronomer's GuideJo Dunkley combines her expertise as an astrophysicist with her talents as a teacher and writer in this lively and exceptionally clear introduction to the structure and history of the universe and its enduring mysteries. Most of us have heard of black holes and...
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Discovering Mars: The Amazing Story of the Red Planet: The Amazing Story of the Red PlanetRecognized as an exemplar text by the Common Core State Standards, this updated version of DISCOVERING MARS features a new cover and the latest information and discoveries about the red planet.Featuring incredible photos and new information about the latest research into Mars, this updated...
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Principles of Planetary ClimateThis book introduces the reader to all the basic physical building blocks of climate needed to understand the present and past climate of Earth, the climates of Solar System planets, and the climates of extrasolar planets. These building blocks include thermodynamics, infrared radiative transfer,...
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Atmospheric Evolution on Inhabited and Lifeless WorldsAs the search for Earth-like exoplanets gathers pace, in order to understand them, we need comprehensive theories for how planetary atmospheres form and evolve. Written by two well-known planetary scientists, this text explains the physical and chemical principles of atmospheric evolution and planetary atmospheres,...
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The Restless UniverseThis highly readable introduction to modern physics was written by a giant of quantum mechanics. Gifted with a rare ability to explain complicated scientific concepts to lay readers, Nobel laureate Max Born presents a step-by-step guide to the understanding of molecules, atoms, subatomic particles,...
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The Very First Light: The True Inside Story of the Scientific Journey Back to the Dawn of the UniverseIn a revised and updated edition, the story behind the most important cosmological finding of our generation.Author: John Boslough, John MatherPublisher: Basic BooksPublished: 09/30/2008Pages: 384Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.10w x 1.00dISBN: 9780465005291About the AuthorJohn C. Mather, Ph.D., is a Senior Astrophysicist in...
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Sidereus Nuncius, or the Sidereal MessengerGalileo Galilei's Sidereus Nuncius is arguably the most dramatic scientific book ever published. It announced new and unexpected phenomena in the heavens, "unheard of through the ages," revealed by a mysterious new instrument. Galileo had ingeniously improved the rudimentary "spyglasses" that appeared in Europe...
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Planets: A Very Short IntroductionFrom the rings of Saturn to the "canals" of Mars and the Great Red Dot of Jupiter, the planets of our Solar System have long fascinated humanity. Featuring many striking photos, this Very Short Introduction offers a fascinating portrait of the unique world of...
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Fandex Kids: Space: Facts That Fit in Your Hand: 49 Galactic Wonders Inside!Launch out of this world with an exciting adventure into the unknown that includes 52 die-cut, full-color fact cards featuring bright illustrations of planets, galaxies, stars, space missions, and more. Fandex Kids: Space takes readers on a journey to explore the Universe, from its...
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Texas Solar Eclipses: The upcoming celestial spectacle coming to TexasSolar eclipses in a single location on earth are quite rare, but the state of Texas is about to have two within a year! Find out more about the unforgettable experience of witnessing a solar eclipse, the amazing history of eclipses within the state,...
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DK Super Readers Level 2 Stars and GalaxiesShine 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...
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Astronomy: The Human Quest for UnderstandingSince humans first looked up at the stars, astronomy has had a particular ability to stir the imagination and challenge the thinking of scientists and non-scientists alike. Astronomy: The Human Quest for Understanding is an introductory astronomy textbook specifically designed to relate to non-science...
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CometsThis fascinating book offers young readers an up-close look at comets. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a That's Amazing! special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level,...
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Finding Life in the UniverseWe're not alone in the universe; Earth is just one tiny planet in the vast cosmos. Biologists are searching the skies for signs of life, from tiny microbes to supersmart sci-fi societies, discovering what else is out there lies just beyond the stars. Space...
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Sending Signals Into SpaceSearching for signs of alien life is nothing new. Since the first believer, people have wanted to communicate with whatever might be out there. Learn about the satellites and observatories being used today to send and receive signals from space and find out if...
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The History of Space Weather: From Babylon to the 21st centuryThis book covers the history and science behind solar storms and space weather and how it has impacted human technology and thinking since the time of the ancient Babylonians. Using newspaper accounts and historical records, the many ways that space weather have impacted humans...
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Mars: A First LookWhat do you know about Mars? Give curious kids a first look into space. Diagrams, photos, and illustrations introduce readers to our solar system and space exploration. Combined with easy-reading text and SEL connection questions, these books provide a learning experience that is out...
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