Astronomy
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Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic QuandariesLoyal readers of the monthly "Universe" essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with clarity and enthusiasm. Bringing together more than forty of Tyson's favorite essays, Death by Black Hole...
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A Little Book of Coincidence: In the Solar SystemVenus draws a beautiful pentagram around Earth every eight years. Jupiter's two largest moons draw a perfect four-fold flower. The Planets grandly play out the slow Music of the Spheres. Is there a secret structure hidden in the Solar System? Packed with great illustrations...
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The Cambridge Star AtlasThis classic star atlas is ideal for both beginning astronomers and more experienced observers worldwide. The clear, full-color maps show stars, clusters and galaxies visible with binoculars or a small telescope. The atlas also features constellation boundaries and the Milky Way, and lists objects...
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Constellations of the Night Sky Coloring BookReady-to-color, double-page illustrations introduce stargazers of all ages to 22 major constellations, among them Aquarius, the water bearer; Orion, the hunter; Gemini, the twins; and Aries, the Ram; as well as Canis Major, Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Virgo, and more.An informative accompanying text relates the...
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Lonely Planet Under the Stars USA 1From wild camping to curling up in a cabin, discover 200 amazing places to sleep under the stars in the USA. Lonely Planet's experts have scoured the nation to recommend the best campsites, wild camping spots, huts, cabins and refuges across the country, providing...
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I Wonder Why Stars Twinkle: And Other Questions about SpaceCurious young astronomers who ask, What are stars made of? and Why do astronauts float in space? will find the answers here.Author: Carole StottPublisher: KingfisherPublished: 03/01/2011Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.41lbsSize: 10.75h x 9.17w x 0.16dISBN: 9780753465202Audience: Ages 4-8Review Citation(s): Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2011...
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Astronomy: A Self-Teaching GuideNow with a full-color insert and thoroughly revised, this perennial bestseller is the most comprehensive and successful beginner's astronomy books in the market. "One of the best ways by which one can be introduced to the wonders of astronomy." --The Strolling Astronomer For a...
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What Is Nasa?Find out all about NASA in this out-of-this-world addition to the What Was? series. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA, began in 1958. With its creation, the United States hoped to ensure it won the space race against the Soviet...
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Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei"If they had seen what we see, they would have judged as we judge." -- Galileo Galilei In every age there are courageous people who break with tradition to explore new ideas and challenge accepted truths. Galileo Galilei was just such a man--a genius--and...
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Where Is Our Solar System?Readers will want to grab a telescope and explore the night skies after finishing this overview of our solar system. Our solar system consists of eight planets, as well as numerous moons, comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. For thousands of years, humans believed that Earth...
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EarthLearn all about planet Earth in the third book in this nonfiction Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about the universe that's perfect for kids who love science and space! Our home planet is a lucky one. It's unlike any other planet in space! Earth gives...
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The Moon Is More Than a Night-LightThe moon does so much more than shine at night. Have you ever wondered how the moon was formed or why it changes shape in the sky? The moon's story began 4.5 billion years ago, but it continues to affect everything we do today,...
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The Pop-Up Guide: SpaceWhat's out in space? Can we travel to other planets? What do astronauts do? Children can find out the answers to these questions and more in this accessible and superfun interactive guide. The multilayered 3-D scenes leap off every page, allowing young readers to...
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Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond EarthNew York Times Bestseller Wall Street Journal Bestseller Publishers Weekly Bestseller Publishers Marketplace 2020 Buzz Book Amazon Best Book of the Year Longlisted for the 2022 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing AwardHarvard's top astronomer lays out his controversial theory that our solar system was...
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How to Bake a UniverseTo bake a universe, you'll need a heaping pile of nothing. That's right, not a single thing! Just make sure you have enough . . . Alec Carvlin breaks down the Big Bang into the steps of a recipe, from the formation of quarks...
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How Do You Go to the Bathroom in Space?Have you ever wondered what it's really like for an astronaut in outer space? From the exciting moments to the day-to-day details, from the serious to the humorous, you'll find answers to every question you've ever had about living in space What does it...
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My Best Pop-Up Space BookDesigned for toddlers ages 3-5, My Best Pop-Up Space Book is a child's first guide to the universe. Starting with a blast-off sound button featured on the cover -- and embedded on each spread throughout the book -- youngsters will dive into the pages...
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Team Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon2007 Sibert Medal Winner "This excellent book will walk the reader step by step through man's first landing on the moon. With photos and text, Catherine Thimmesh accurately portrays the accomplishments of those 'unsung heroes, ' the mission control team that assured success of...
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The Boy Whose Head Was Filled with Stars: A Life of Edwin HubbleThis beautifully illustrated biography of Edwin Hubble explores the curiosity that he possessed from a young age, and the many questions that he asked about our universe. This book invites children to ponder these questions as well: How many stars are in the sky?...
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Under Alien Skies: A Sightseer's Guide to the UniverseHave you ever wondered what it would be like to travel the universe? How would Saturn's rings look from a spaceship sailing just above them? If you were falling into a black hole, what's the last thing you'd see before getting spaghettified? While traveling...
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