Learn about some of the billion galaxies. Learn about their shapes and sizes, and what they consist of.

"Introduces readers to galaxies and how they form. Learn about what is found in galaxies and different galaxy shapes. Includes step-by-step instructions to make a galaxy in a jar. Additional features include fun facts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research"--Provided by the publisher.

"Our solar system is just one small part of our galaxy, and there are thousands of galaxies besides our own. In this accessible and straightforward volume, readers are introduced to the marvels of galaxies. Formation, sizes, and shapes of galaxies are discussed, including the Milky Way. Galactic movement and how scientists study galaxies are also revealed. Color photographs, fast facts, and Words to Know sections increase the reader's learning experience,...

"During the night, as a child sleeps in her bedroom, the reader is taken on an exploration of our solar system, galaxies beyond, and finally the universe as a whole"--

"Many young readers will be familiar with the phrase 'In a galaxy far, far away...' With this book, your space explorers will travel far away from Earth to examine the Milky Way and beyond. They'll be surprised to learn there are so many galaxies that we haven't been able to count them all. Eye-catching photographs and accessible language make knowledge of deep space accessible for all Earthlings. Readers will gain an understanding of our place in...

Twenty-five years ago, NASA launched one of the most ambitious experiments in the history of astronomy: the Hubble Space Telescope. This single telescope has helped astronomers pinpoint the age of the universe, revealed the birthplace of stars, and uncovered black holes lurking at the heart of galaxies. In honor of its anniversary, Nova tells the remarkable story that forever changed our understanding of the cosmos and our place in it.

In distant realms far beyond the familiar solar system, an epic drama is playing out, with a cast list featuring rogue planets, colliding galaxies, and black holes more massive than a billion suns, and each character has its own extraordinary story to tell.

"People have been sending rockets into space since World War II, and there is still much to be learned about our solar system, but what lies beyond it is an even bigger mystery. This stimulating book helps readers explore the possibilities that exist in the galaxies beyond our solar system. Colorful images and thought-provoking text encourage readers to look for answers to questions professional scientists might face. High-interest information supports...

From the origin of the universe to the future of space rockets, this book about space for kids has it all. Did you know that the moon was once a piece of the Earth, and that a day on Venus is longer than one year? First published in 2015, Knowledge Encyclopedia: Space! has been completely revised and updated for 2020, with new images and information on all things space-related to send you rocketing to the furthest reaches of the cosmos. Newly updated...

"¿Qué forma tiene el universo? ¿Hay algo que pueda escapar de un agujero negro? ¿Sabías que el róver Perseverance tardó siete meses en llegar a Marte? A partir de los últimos descubrimientos de las misiones espaciales y de los nuevos telescopios, este libro te cuenta todo lo que debes saber, desde las ondas gravitacionales hasta los vacíos cósmicos. Con unos gráficos muy claros y muchísimos datos que te sorprenderán, Cómo funciona el...