Author:
Publisher: Twirl
ISBN: 9782408029166
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Why is the sky blue? How do astronauts breathe in space? What is a lunar eclipse? The Do You Know?(tm) books provide an in-depth look at a wide range of popular subjects. Appealing to children who want to know everything, each thought-provoking book features: * 80 pages of informative content and answers to many popular questions * Hundreds of labeled, full-color illustrations * An index to key terms * And a "More to Know" section that motivates children to explore further Fans of Do You Know?(tm): Space and Sky will also enjoy other books in the series, including Dinosaurs and the Prehistoric World, Oceans and Marine Life, and Vehicles and Transportation. * Great family and classroom read-aloud book * Educational books for kids 5 to 8 * Nonfiction books for kids An indispensable resource for any child's library!
Do You Know?: Space and Sky
Author:
Publisher: Twirl
ISBN: 9782408029166
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Why is the sky blue? How do astronauts breathe in space? What is a lunar eclipse? The Do You Know?(tm) books provide an in-depth look at a wide range of popular subjects. Appealing to children who want to know everything, each thought-provoking book features: * 80 pages of informative content and answers to many popular questions * Hundreds of labeled, full-color illustrations * An index to key terms * And a "More to Know" section that motivates children to explore further Fans of Do You Know?(tm): Space and Sky will also enjoy other books in the series, including Dinosaurs and the Prehistoric World, Oceans and Marine Life, and Vehicles and Transportation. * Great family and classroom read-aloud book * Educational books for kids 5 to 8 * Nonfiction books for kids An indispensable resource for any child's library!
Publisher: Twirl
ISBN: 9782408029166
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Why is the sky blue? How do astronauts breathe in space? What is a lunar eclipse? The Do You Know?(tm) books provide an in-depth look at a wide range of popular subjects. Appealing to children who want to know everything, each thought-provoking book features: * 80 pages of informative content and answers to many popular questions * Hundreds of labeled, full-color illustrations * An index to key terms * And a "More to Know" section that motivates children to explore further Fans of Do You Know?(tm): Space and Sky will also enjoy other books in the series, including Dinosaurs and the Prehistoric World, Oceans and Marine Life, and Vehicles and Transportation. * Great family and classroom read-aloud book * Educational books for kids 5 to 8 * Nonfiction books for kids An indispensable resource for any child's library!
Sky to Space
Author: Steve Fentress
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781546431244
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Sky to Space: Astronomy Beyond the Basics with Comparisons, Ratios and Proportions gets you started as a space explorer. This book shows you how to follow the clockwork motions of Earth's sky, then how to predict what you would see from our moon, other planets and moons in our solar system and other solar systems. It also gives you above-average insight into what's happening during the solar eclipses of 2017, 2020, 2023 and 2024. You'll get scientifically accurate results using pencil, paper and easier-than-you-think math. When you're done, you'll know: If you were on Jupiter, how large would Jupiter's moons appear compared to our moon in our sky? When asteroid Apophis comes near Earth in 2029, how close will it be compared to the distance to our moon? When space artist Chesley Bonestell painted his famous image of Saturn as seen from its moon Titan, how did he decide how big Saturn should appear in the frame of the picture? An extensive chapter on eclipses explains the movements of the moon and its shadow and shows you how to predict eclipses using the Saros cycle. Additional moon chapters include "Giant Moon," "Red Moon" and "Why Does the Moon Seem to Follow Your Car?" This book contains many project ideas. With a pencil, a ruler, and two coins, accurately draw the phase (crescent, quarter, or gibbous) of any moon or planet as seen from anywhere in a solar system. Figure out how far you must fly from Earth for our home planet to appear as a point of light. Use real data to predict how big one of the TRAPPIST-1 exoplanets would appear in the sky of one of its neighbors. The author is a planetarium director who brings you the benefit of many years' experience creating science activities for homeschoolers, out-of-school groups, adult enthusiasts, and public school enrichment programs. Science students looking for project topics, families looking for homeschool curriculum enrichment, amateur astronomers and model rocket flyers, adults learners and space cadets of all ages will find exciting new ideas in this book.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781546431244
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Sky to Space: Astronomy Beyond the Basics with Comparisons, Ratios and Proportions gets you started as a space explorer. This book shows you how to follow the clockwork motions of Earth's sky, then how to predict what you would see from our moon, other planets and moons in our solar system and other solar systems. It also gives you above-average insight into what's happening during the solar eclipses of 2017, 2020, 2023 and 2024. You'll get scientifically accurate results using pencil, paper and easier-than-you-think math. When you're done, you'll know: If you were on Jupiter, how large would Jupiter's moons appear compared to our moon in our sky? When asteroid Apophis comes near Earth in 2029, how close will it be compared to the distance to our moon? When space artist Chesley Bonestell painted his famous image of Saturn as seen from its moon Titan, how did he decide how big Saturn should appear in the frame of the picture? An extensive chapter on eclipses explains the movements of the moon and its shadow and shows you how to predict eclipses using the Saros cycle. Additional moon chapters include "Giant Moon," "Red Moon" and "Why Does the Moon Seem to Follow Your Car?" This book contains many project ideas. With a pencil, a ruler, and two coins, accurately draw the phase (crescent, quarter, or gibbous) of any moon or planet as seen from anywhere in a solar system. Figure out how far you must fly from Earth for our home planet to appear as a point of light. Use real data to predict how big one of the TRAPPIST-1 exoplanets would appear in the sky of one of its neighbors. The author is a planetarium director who brings you the benefit of many years' experience creating science activities for homeschoolers, out-of-school groups, adult enthusiasts, and public school enrichment programs. Science students looking for project topics, families looking for homeschool curriculum enrichment, amateur astronomers and model rocket flyers, adults learners and space cadets of all ages will find exciting new ideas in this book.
If I Were an Astronaut
Author: Eric Braun
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1404855343
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Discusses activities astronauts do while they're in space.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1404855343
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Discusses activities astronauts do while they're in space.
See It with a Small Telescope
Author: Will Kalif
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1612437745
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 604
Book Description
Have fun exploring the stars with close-up views of space objects right from your own backyard! Take the mystery and struggle out of discovering new worlds. With hands-on tips, tricks, and instructions, this book allows you to unleash the full power of your small telescope and view amazing space objects right from your own backyard, including: • Saturn’s Rings • Jupiter’s Moons • Apollo 11's Landing Site • Orion Nebula • Andromeda Galaxy • Polaris Double Star • Pegasus Globular Cluster • and much, much more! “An observation guide, mentor, and historical tour all in one.” —Space.com
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1612437745
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 604
Book Description
Have fun exploring the stars with close-up views of space objects right from your own backyard! Take the mystery and struggle out of discovering new worlds. With hands-on tips, tricks, and instructions, this book allows you to unleash the full power of your small telescope and view amazing space objects right from your own backyard, including: • Saturn’s Rings • Jupiter’s Moons • Apollo 11's Landing Site • Orion Nebula • Andromeda Galaxy • Polaris Double Star • Pegasus Globular Cluster • and much, much more! “An observation guide, mentor, and historical tour all in one.” —Space.com
What Do You Know?
Author: Aracelis Girmay
Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books
ISBN: 9781592703210
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Love asks different creatures, objects, and ideas what they know and each responds with quiet observations of how they shape and view their world.
Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books
ISBN: 9781592703210
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Love asks different creatures, objects, and ideas what they know and each responds with quiet observations of how they shape and view their world.
Space
Author: Rebecca Smethurst
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1841883832
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
'Bite-sized, cutting edge science delivered with enormous enthusiasm - all you need to travel the cosmos' CHRIS LINTOTT 'A lot of astrophysics is packed into this neat little book . . . I guarantee you will come away knowing your dark matter from your supermassive black holes' JIM AL-KHALILI This book is for anyone who wants to easily understand the mind-blowing fundamentals of our extraordinary, expanding universe. Written by Oxford astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst and composed of ten captivating, simple essays, it guides you swiftly through the galaxies, explaining the mysteries of black holes, dark matter and what existed before the Big Bang, presenting the evidence as to whether we really are alone, illuminating what we still don't know, and much more besides. If you have big questions about Space, this book will provide you with the answers in an engaging and succinct way.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1841883832
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
'Bite-sized, cutting edge science delivered with enormous enthusiasm - all you need to travel the cosmos' CHRIS LINTOTT 'A lot of astrophysics is packed into this neat little book . . . I guarantee you will come away knowing your dark matter from your supermassive black holes' JIM AL-KHALILI This book is for anyone who wants to easily understand the mind-blowing fundamentals of our extraordinary, expanding universe. Written by Oxford astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst and composed of ten captivating, simple essays, it guides you swiftly through the galaxies, explaining the mysteries of black holes, dark matter and what existed before the Big Bang, presenting the evidence as to whether we really are alone, illuminating what we still don't know, and much more besides. If you have big questions about Space, this book will provide you with the answers in an engaging and succinct way.
The Backyard Astronomer's Guide
Author: Terence Dickinson
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9780228103271
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
The touchstone for contemporary stargazers. 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 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 are evolving at a breathtaking clip, and to reflect the latest information about observing techniques and equipment, this massively revised and expanded edition has been completely rebuilt (an additional 48 pages brings the page count to 416). Illustrated throughout with all-new photographs and star charts, this edition boasts a refreshed design and features five brand-new chapters, including three essential essays on binocular, telescope and Moon tours by renowned astronomy writer Ken Hewitt-White. With new content on naked-eye sky sights, LED lighting technology, WiFi-enabled telescopes and the latest advances in binoculars, telescopes and other astronomical gear, the fourth edition of The Backyard Astronomer's Guide is sure to become an indispensable reference for all levels of stargazers. New techniques for observing the Sun, the Moon and solar and lunar eclipses are an especially timely addition, given the upcoming solar eclipses in 2023 and 2024. Rounding out these impressive offerings are new sections on dark sky reserves, astro-tourism, modern astrophotography and cellphone astrophotography, making this book an enduring must-have guide for anyone looking to improve his or her astronomical viewing experience. The Backyard Astronomer's Guide also features a foreword by Dr. Sara Seager, a Canadian-American astrophysicist and planetary scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an internationally recognized expert in the search for exoplanets.
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9780228103271
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
The touchstone for contemporary stargazers. 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 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 are evolving at a breathtaking clip, and to reflect the latest information about observing techniques and equipment, this massively revised and expanded edition has been completely rebuilt (an additional 48 pages brings the page count to 416). Illustrated throughout with all-new photographs and star charts, this edition boasts a refreshed design and features five brand-new chapters, including three essential essays on binocular, telescope and Moon tours by renowned astronomy writer Ken Hewitt-White. With new content on naked-eye sky sights, LED lighting technology, WiFi-enabled telescopes and the latest advances in binoculars, telescopes and other astronomical gear, the fourth edition of The Backyard Astronomer's Guide is sure to become an indispensable reference for all levels of stargazers. New techniques for observing the Sun, the Moon and solar and lunar eclipses are an especially timely addition, given the upcoming solar eclipses in 2023 and 2024. Rounding out these impressive offerings are new sections on dark sky reserves, astro-tourism, modern astrophotography and cellphone astrophotography, making this book an enduring must-have guide for anyone looking to improve his or her astronomical viewing experience. The Backyard Astronomer's Guide also features a foreword by Dr. Sara Seager, a Canadian-American astrophysicist and planetary scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an internationally recognized expert in the search for exoplanets.
Pillar to the Sky
Author: William R. Forstchen
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0765334380
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
"A towering epic to rank with Douglas Preston's Blasphemy and Michael Crichton's Prey... Pandemic drought, skyrocketing oil prices, dwindling energy supplies and wars of water scarcity threaten the planet. Only four people can prevent global chaos. Gary Morgan--a brilliant, renegade scientist is pilloried by the scientific community for his belief in a space elevator: a pillar to the sky, which he believes will make space flight fast, simple and affordable. Eva Morgan--a brilliant and beautiful scientist of Ukrainian descent, she has had a lifelong obsession to build a pillar to the sky, a vertiginous tower which would mine the power of the sun and supply humanity with cheap, limitless energy forever. Gunther Rothenberg--the ancient but revered rocket-scientist who labored at Peenemunda with von Braun to create the first rockets and continued on to build those of today. A legend, he has mentored Gary and Natalia for two decades, nurturing and encouraging their transcendent vision. Franklin Smith--the eccentric Silicon Valley billionaire who will champion their cause, wage war with Congress and government bureaucracy and most important, finance their herculean undertaking. This journey to the stars will not be easy--a tumultuous struggle filled with violence and heroism, love and death, spellbinding beauty and heartbreaking betrayal. The stakes could not be higher. Humanity's salvation will hang in the balance"--
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0765334380
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
"A towering epic to rank with Douglas Preston's Blasphemy and Michael Crichton's Prey... Pandemic drought, skyrocketing oil prices, dwindling energy supplies and wars of water scarcity threaten the planet. Only four people can prevent global chaos. Gary Morgan--a brilliant, renegade scientist is pilloried by the scientific community for his belief in a space elevator: a pillar to the sky, which he believes will make space flight fast, simple and affordable. Eva Morgan--a brilliant and beautiful scientist of Ukrainian descent, she has had a lifelong obsession to build a pillar to the sky, a vertiginous tower which would mine the power of the sun and supply humanity with cheap, limitless energy forever. Gunther Rothenberg--the ancient but revered rocket-scientist who labored at Peenemunda with von Braun to create the first rockets and continued on to build those of today. A legend, he has mentored Gary and Natalia for two decades, nurturing and encouraging their transcendent vision. Franklin Smith--the eccentric Silicon Valley billionaire who will champion their cause, wage war with Congress and government bureaucracy and most important, finance their herculean undertaking. This journey to the stars will not be easy--a tumultuous struggle filled with violence and heroism, love and death, spellbinding beauty and heartbreaking betrayal. The stakes could not be higher. Humanity's salvation will hang in the balance"--
Did You Know? Space
Author: Sarah Cruddas
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465470743
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Discover the wonders of space through 200 curious questions. Did You Know? Space takes you on a journey through our galaxy and beyond. Get familiar with the stars. This ebook is made for kids aged 5-9 interested in otherworldly facts about space. Follow along with the easy-to-read question and answer format on a wide range of subjects, helping kids to learn new information as they turn each page. There is so much to learn, and this collection will get you on your way. Did You Know? Space answers all the exciting questions about space that kids ask. Delve deep into the universe and discover where space begins through topics relating to the atmosphere, space travel and over 200 questions like: What are shooting stars? Why is Jupiter striped? When was the first space exploration mission? What was the name of the first animal in space? And so much more. Learn the answers to all the burning questions that your little one often thinks about. Each subject is structured around a problem that inquiring young minds ask. Your child will broaden their knowledge and enjoy learning about things in manageable chunks designed for providing young readers with a reassuring and fantastic route into space. Flip The Page And Explore Outer Space. Ever wondered what space truly looks like when you're in it? The ebook features images of real space exploration missions by NASA, as well as the latest space news and astronomy. Did You Know? Space is a ebook perfect for young space fans as well as children new to the subject. This fantastic ebook about space explains exciting, fun facts about lunar landings, gas giants, dwarf stars, spacewalks, and so much more! Get your children learning about a variety of subjects with our space ebook. This ebook is packed from cover to cover with lots of facts for curious minds, helping your child to understand all sorts of new information. This educational ebook takes you on a journey through: - The Universe - The Solar System - Deep Space - Space Exploration - And much, much more! Did You Know? Space: Amazing Answers to More than 200 Awesome Questions is part of the educational series of Did You Know? encyclopedias. Complete the collection and learn more about the world around you and the questions you ask, science, and space.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465470743
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Discover the wonders of space through 200 curious questions. Did You Know? Space takes you on a journey through our galaxy and beyond. Get familiar with the stars. This ebook is made for kids aged 5-9 interested in otherworldly facts about space. Follow along with the easy-to-read question and answer format on a wide range of subjects, helping kids to learn new information as they turn each page. There is so much to learn, and this collection will get you on your way. Did You Know? Space answers all the exciting questions about space that kids ask. Delve deep into the universe and discover where space begins through topics relating to the atmosphere, space travel and over 200 questions like: What are shooting stars? Why is Jupiter striped? When was the first space exploration mission? What was the name of the first animal in space? And so much more. Learn the answers to all the burning questions that your little one often thinks about. Each subject is structured around a problem that inquiring young minds ask. Your child will broaden their knowledge and enjoy learning about things in manageable chunks designed for providing young readers with a reassuring and fantastic route into space. Flip The Page And Explore Outer Space. Ever wondered what space truly looks like when you're in it? The ebook features images of real space exploration missions by NASA, as well as the latest space news and astronomy. Did You Know? Space is a ebook perfect for young space fans as well as children new to the subject. This fantastic ebook about space explains exciting, fun facts about lunar landings, gas giants, dwarf stars, spacewalks, and so much more! Get your children learning about a variety of subjects with our space ebook. This ebook is packed from cover to cover with lots of facts for curious minds, helping your child to understand all sorts of new information. This educational ebook takes you on a journey through: - The Universe - The Solar System - Deep Space - Space Exploration - And much, much more! Did You Know? Space: Amazing Answers to More than 200 Awesome Questions is part of the educational series of Did You Know? encyclopedias. Complete the collection and learn more about the world around you and the questions you ask, science, and space.
Do You Know?: Dinosaurs and the Prehistoric World
Author: Pascale Hedelin
Publisher: Twirl
ISBN: 9782408024673
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
When did dinosaurs roam the earth? How are dinosaur bones put together? What are fossils, and how do they teach us about the prehistoric world? The Do You Know?(TM) books provide an in-depth look at a wide range of popular subjects. Appealing to children who want to know everything, each thought-provoking book features - 96 pages filled with informative content and answers to many popular questions - Hundreds of labeled illustrations - An index to key terms - And a "More to Know" section that motivates children to explore further Fans of the Do You Know(TM) series will also enjoy Do You Know: Oceans and Marine Life. - Great family and classroom read-aloud book - Educational books for kids ages 5 to 8 An indispensable resource for any child's library
Publisher: Twirl
ISBN: 9782408024673
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
When did dinosaurs roam the earth? How are dinosaur bones put together? What are fossils, and how do they teach us about the prehistoric world? The Do You Know?(TM) books provide an in-depth look at a wide range of popular subjects. Appealing to children who want to know everything, each thought-provoking book features - 96 pages filled with informative content and answers to many popular questions - Hundreds of labeled illustrations - An index to key terms - And a "More to Know" section that motivates children to explore further Fans of the Do You Know(TM) series will also enjoy Do You Know: Oceans and Marine Life. - Great family and classroom read-aloud book - Educational books for kids ages 5 to 8 An indispensable resource for any child's library