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82) The solar system
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Covers 180 features of Earth's solar system, including every major body and phenomenon, offering detailed basic information on all major aspects.
Author
Language
English
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"A magical, intoxicating debut novel, both intimate and epic, that intertwines the past, present, and future of two lovers bound by the passing of great comets overhead and a coterie of remarkable ancestors. Roisin and François are immediately drawn to each other when they meet at a remote research base on the frozen ice sheets of Antarctica. At first glance, the pair could not be more different. Older by a few years, Roisin, a daughter of Ireland...
84) Space
Author
Language
English
Description
Describes the solar system and its planets; discusses the science of studying space; includes "fact files, " "amazing facts, " and glossary.
86) Blast off
Author
Series
Amelia Bedelia and friends volume 6
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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Description
"Amelia Bedelia and her friends learn about the solar system and their place in the universe"--
Author
Language
English
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Description
"Today, it's possible to see deep into the universe. In order to achieve this, scientists had to work hard understanding complicated ideas about how things work in space. Readers of this book get to practice being scientists while taking part in 12 investigations that will not only teach then why a planet's spin and orbit matter but also how scientists think about questions they want to answer."--
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Language
English
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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.
89) The planets
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Among the stars in the night sky wander the eight-plus worlds of the solar system, each home to truly awe-inspiring sights. Volcanoes are three times higher than Everest, geysers erupting with icy plumes, cyclones larger than Earth lasting hundreds of years. Each of our celestial neighbors has a distinct personality and a unique story. In this five-part series, Nova will explore the awesome beauty including Saturn₂s 175,000-mile-wide rings, Mars₂...
Author
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
"Orbiting at the edge of the outer Solar System, Pluto is an intriguing object in astronomy. Since the fascinating events surrounding its discovery, it has helped increase our understanding of the origin and evolution of the Solar System, and raised questions about the nature and benefits of scientific classification. This is a timely and exciting account of Pluto and its satellites. The author uses Pluto as a case study to discuss discovery in astronomy,...
91) The Moon
Series
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
In THE MOON, learning about Earth's natural satellite is an out-of-this-world experience as loony Bill Nye illuminates the orbit and phases of the moon.
96) Space
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Examines the nature of outer space, our solar system, and our universe, including descriptions of the sun, moon, and planets, as well as constellations, nebulas and black holes.
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