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2) Starry sky
Author
Publisher
DK
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A beautifully designed reader that takes you on a journey into the night sky, to discover what stars are, the patterns they form known as constellations, stories about them through the ages, and the latest astronomy technology"--
3) Stars
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Looking up at the stars on a clear night can inspire many questions in young minds. This easy-to-follow text provides lots of answers about star formation, sizes, temperatures, colors, constellations, and the life and death of stars. A fun, hands-on-activity illustrates why stars shine only at night. Fast facts and Words to Know sections offer additional information, while colorful photographs bring each concept into splendid focus. This book correlates...
4) Stars
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Provides an introduction to stars.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Ancient people from many different cultures all looked up and imagined pictures in the sky by "drawing" a line from one star to another, like a connect-the-dots puzzle. These star pictures--constellations--represented myths and legends from the various cultures that still fascinate us today. Author Stephanie Sabol relates many of the most popular constellation stories and explains what stars actually are: how they formed, why they die, and how they're...
6) The stars
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"Luminous spheres of plasma held together by their own gravity, each star is born out of the collapse of gaseous nebula and develops a core that radiates astounding amounts of energy, the result of thermonuclear fusion of hydrogen into helium, through its interior and across outer space. Ever-expanding, the star throws off mass, which helps form new stars, while the core begins to collapse, becoming a white dwarf, a neutron star, or even a black hole....
7) Night sky
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Information about the stars in the sky for very young children"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"The tiny specs of light we see in the sky at night, called stars, are actually enormous objects made of gas. A very large system of stars is a galaxy. With the help of this informative book, readers will catch a glimpse of the many stars and galaxies that make up the universe. Colorful images and diagrams paired with accessible text and fact boxes will engage readers of many ages and abilities. Those with curious minds will enjoy learning about this...
9) The stars
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"There are around 70 billion trillion stars. In our galaxy alone, there are more than 300 billion stars. That's 40 times as many people as there are on Earth. With this illuminating book, readers will learn about stars, including how they're born and what they're made of. They'll learn how far away stars really are. Including relevant historical information about the contributions of famous astronomers such as Edwin Hubble, the informative narrative...
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
A story narrated by the Universe, this explains how the stars are born, about the cosmic objects and discover what stars are made of, what makes them twinkle, how many there are, and even how they will come to an end and what humans use them for. Two aliens provide fun facts about space. Includes activity time and glossary.
12) The solar system
Author
Series
Let's investigate with Nate volume 2
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Bill Nye the Science Guy meets The Magic School Bus! This is the second book in a new STEM-based picture book series from the Emmy Award-winning host of PBS's Design Squad and Design Squad Nation, Nate Ball. With a lively cast of characters and vibrant illustrations by Wes Hargis, it's an adventure in learning! Ever look up at the sky and wonder how many planets there are? Or want to know how many Earths could fit within the Sun? Take a ride 3.6 billion...
13) Espías del cielo
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Este libro nos explica los secretos de la luna y las estrellas, y cómo éstas forma patrones que se repiten una y otra vez en el cielo. El texto es de fácil comprensión para instruir y divertir al lector principiante.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Space: A Visual Encyclopedia is completely revised and updated for 2020, with new images and information to cover the latest developments in all things space-y. From Space travel and exploration, to the wonders of the Solar System such as the Moon and the Sun, and the mysteries of the Universe such as dark matter and black holes, this book covers all you need to know about the cosmos."--Provided by publisher.
16) The night sky
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Look up and see the wonders of our night sky. Explore the stars, planets, and more that we see in our night sky in this stellar book!"--Page [2] of cover.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Discover mysterious planets and distant galaxies on an amazing journey across the universe. Find out about the history and future of space exploration. See rockets, rovers, and telescopes up close. Become a solar system expert!" -- Back cover.
Discover mysterious planets and distant galaxies in this fact-filled guide to space.
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that comets are sometimes called "hairy stars?" Or that if you saw a sunset on the moon, the sun would look white because the moon doesn't have an atmosphere? You'll learn this and much more as you become an expert on the objects in the sky"--
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"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...
Author
Series
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Perfect for fans of Dog Man who love nonfiction, this is the definitive, go-to book about everything AWESOME you EVER wanted to know about all things outer space Uncover a wealth of weird, wacky, and wild facts about our universe, from planets to supernovas to space travel and everything in-between, told in Mike Lowery's signature, acclaimed comic style with bright and energetic artwork, fresh framing devices, and hilarious jokes. This is the go-to...
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