Astronomy
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Interstellarum Deep Sky AtlasThe interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas heralds a new era of celestial cartography. It is an innovative, practical tool to choose and find stars, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. Usually, deep sky objects are shown with just a standard symbol in the star charts. This...
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Everything Space (Time for Kids Big Book of What)TIME For Kids The Book of What: Everything Space presents kids 8-12 years old with answers to the kinds of intriguing questions that appeal to their sense of curiosity. Colorful graphics, spectacular photos and clear, engaging diagrams will help answer questions such as: What...
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Diamonds Everywhere: Awe-Inspiring Astronomy DiscoveriesAnswers to the mysteries of the cosmos for inquiring minds. Explore the entire cosmos in 101 fascinating topics - from mind-blowing numbers, astonishing sights, to strange-but-true discoveries and everything in between. Feed your cosmic curiosity with this comprehensive guide to the Universe, featuring 101...
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Clouds in Space: Nebulae, Stardust, and UsReal space science meets beautiful images in this lyrical nonfiction introduction to one of the most alluring wonders of our universe--the nebula. Nebula means "cloud" in Latin, but these little-known astronomical phenomena are different from Earth's clouds. They can be the last breaths of...
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An Introduction to AstrobiologyHow did life on Earth begin? How common is it elsewhere in the Universe? Written and edited by planetary scientists and astrobiologists, this undergraduate-level textbook provides an introduction to the origin and nature of life, the habitable environments in our solar system and the...
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The Dawn of Modern Cosmology: From Copernicus to NewtonNew to Penguin Classics, the astonishing story of the Copernican Revolution, told through the words of the ground-breaking scientists who brought it about A Penguin Classic In the late fifteenth century, the earth stood motionless at the center of a small, ordered cosmos. Around...
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Sky and Ocean Joined: The US Naval Observatory 1830-2000This volume is, first and foremost, a story of the relations between space, time and navigation, from the rise of the chronometer in the U.S. to the Global Positioning System of satellites, for which the Naval Observatory provides the time to a billionth of...
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Robots Exploring SpaceOut in space, robots are on the rise! From discovering planets to searching for extra-terrestrial life, robots are making it possible for us to explore space like never before. In this exciting high-tech series, readers will discover how robots are revolutionizing how we understand,...
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Ka-Boom!: The Science of ExtremesDavid Darling travels through space and time to find the largest, smallest, stickiest, loudest, quietest, fastest, slowest, heaviest and brightest... What's the brightest light on Earth? The coldest corner of the universe? The blackest material ever made? The most poisonous substance in nature? 'You...
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Changemakers in Space: Women Leading the WayWomen take charge in all areas of space exploration and study. Learn more about Katherine Johnson making calculations for the first moon landing and Sally Ride becoming the first woman from the United States in space. Then discover women taking spacewalks and controlling spacecraft....
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A Field Guide to the MoonHere's a first--a travel guide to the ultimate destination: the Moon.For all of human history, the Moon has captured the world's imagination. In this tribute volume, Wildsam explores the shared wonder of our celestial neighbor via archival storytelling, astronomical insight, essays, interviews and more....
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What Are Planets? (¿Qué Son Los Planetas?) Bilingual Eng/SpaTrue planets, dwarf planets, and exoplanets--what's the difference? Learn the three rules scientists use to decide what makes something a planet. Discover how the search continues outside our solar system to find a planet like Earth. Notes to caregivers and teachers provide question prompts...
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Thousand Year Canon of Solar Eclipses 1501 to 2500The Thousand Year Canon of Solar Eclipses 1501 to 2500 contains maps and data for each of the 2,389 solar eclipses occurring over the ten-century period centered on the present era. The eclipse predictions are based on the Jet Propulsion Lab's DE406 - a...
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The SunOur planet's closest star has captivated humans throughout history. A contradictory force, the sun sustains life on Earth but can also cause devastating damage through intense heat and UV radiation. Technological advances have allowed astronomers to learn more about the sun, including its magnetic...
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Systems Medicine for Human SpaceflightThis edited volume makes the case that a systems approach is needed for long-term spaceflight missions. Due to distance from Earth and the impossibility of resupply or rapid return, these flights will entail unprecedented autonomy on the part of the crew. This autonomy includes...
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Space StationsIn this eye-grabbing book, readers learn all about space stations. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an...
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Satellites and Space ProbesFrom the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, to the cutting-edge technology of today's Mars rovers, this volume explores the history of unmanned space exploration. Readers discover how these fascinating machines orbit our planet and beyond, collecting invaluable data and imagery that help us better understand...
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Rovers and LandersIn this eye-grabbing book, readers learn all about rovers and landers. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary,...
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RocketsIn this eye-grabbing book, readers learn all about rockets. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index,...
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Ray's Big Day: A Journey at the Speed of LightFollow one little ray of light as she embarks on an exciting journey through the solar system and beyond! When Ray launches from the sun into outer space, she knows she's destined for adventure. But who knew everything in space was so far apart?...
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