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1) Astronomy
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Looks at the history of astronomy, identifies important astronomers, and summarizes what is known about the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In this groundbreaking book, world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's thorniest philosophical conundrums, armed with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science. Together with distinguished physicist James Trefil, Tyson presents questions that have preoccupied humanity for millennia. Then, using the latest theories, from the Big Bang to string theory and the multiverse, he explores the answers, bolstered with stunning images...
3) Space
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Words, photos, charts, and illustrations combine to explain the mysteries of space. All these are arranged in short bursts of information that will ease comprehension for learners of all kinds.
4) Outer space
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
What do you know about stars, galaxies, comets, planets, and the sun? Become a space explorer and take a trip to the ends of the universe.
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
Español
Description
Take a trip to the ends of the universe and introduce early elementary readers to beginning astrological ideas and concepts including galaxies, planets, asteroids, and the entire universe. This fascinating title features bright images, charts, diagrams, and informational, Spanish-translated text.
Author
Publisher
Capstone
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
How do we know that the Sun is at the center of our solar system? This scientific theory is know as heliocentrism. This fascinating book looks at the historical controversies that surround the theory of heliocentrism and tells the stories of the scientists who worked on the theory. It also examines how the theory of heliocentrism was arrived at, how it was tested, and what impact the theory has had on our understanding of science today.
8) Night sky
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Describes and illustrates the astronomical aspects of the sky, including constellations, planets, moons, and the astronomer's role in observing these.
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Language
English
Description
"This classic, groundbreaking guide has been the go-to field guide for both beginning and experienced amateur astronomers for nearly 30 years. The fourth edition, scheduled for release in 2021, brings Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer's invaluable manual completely up-to-date. Setting a new standard for astronomy guides, it will serve as the touchstone for the next generation of stargazers as well as longtime devotees. Technology and astronomical understanding...
11) Explore the sun
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Core, an imprint of ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
The Sun is the closest star to Earth. It makes life on Earth possible. Explore the Sun reveals the amazing details of the Sun. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject.
12) About space
Author
Series
Publisher
Treasure Bay
Language
English
Description
"This revised edition provides exciting new information and spectacular photographs of planets, moons, stars and galaxies..."--Cover back.
13) Mass & matter
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
Explores the history of scientific discovery and thought on matter and mass.
15) Black holes
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents facts about black holes, how they form and the different kinds.
Author
Series
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"In this newly updated and expanded edition of their classic work, Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion illuminate the night sky as never before, providing novice stargazers and professional astronomers alike with the most informative, user-friendly, comprehensive, and authoritative celestial field guide available. The product of a thirty-year collaboration between one of the world's leading astronomy writers and the world's foremost celestial mapmaker, Stars...
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The perfect starter astronomy guide to night viewing. 101 Objects to See in the Night Sky is a fun and practical guide to identifying and observing 101 of the most fascinating and exciting sights in the northern night sky. Designed for newcomers to astronomy, the book explains what can be seen using the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope. In the book, professional astronomer Robin Scagell shows the novice astronomer where to look in the sky to see...
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