Author: Rosie Dickins
Publisher: See Inside
ISBN: 9781474998871
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An out-of-this-world tour of our Sun and its planets Blast off to explore our Solar System - from the fearsome heat of the Sun to the freezing distant planets, plus moons, asteroids and more. Discover how humans are planning to visit Mars, what you would weigh on Jupiter and what makes Venus so deadly.
See Inside the Solar System
Author: Rosie Dickins
Publisher: See Inside
ISBN: 9781474998871
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An out-of-this-world tour of our Sun and its planets Blast off to explore our Solar System - from the fearsome heat of the Sun to the freezing distant planets, plus moons, asteroids and more. Discover how humans are planning to visit Mars, what you would weigh on Jupiter and what makes Venus so deadly.
Publisher: See Inside
ISBN: 9781474998871
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An out-of-this-world tour of our Sun and its planets Blast off to explore our Solar System - from the fearsome heat of the Sun to the freezing distant planets, plus moons, asteroids and more. Discover how humans are planning to visit Mars, what you would weigh on Jupiter and what makes Venus so deadly.
The Planets in Our Solar System
Author: Franklyn M. Branley
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 006445178X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Where is it partly cloudy and 860°F? Venus. Read about the eight planets in our solar system and Earth's special place in it. This book also includes instructions for making your own solar system mobile, and on the new "Find Out More" page learn how to track the moon and visit the best plant web sites.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 006445178X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Where is it partly cloudy and 860°F? Venus. Read about the eight planets in our solar system and Earth's special place in it. This book also includes instructions for making your own solar system mobile, and on the new "Find Out More" page learn how to track the moon and visit the best plant web sites.
Journey Through Our Solar System
Author: Mae Jemison
Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade
ISBN: 9780531240618
Category : Outer space
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Dr. Mae Jemison and 100 Year Starship"--P. [1] of cover.
Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade
ISBN: 9780531240618
Category : Outer space
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Dr. Mae Jemison and 100 Year Starship"--P. [1] of cover.
The Solar System
Author: Emily Bone
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9780794528126
Category : Solar system
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark? How do scientists explore faraway planets? In this book, you'll find out the answers and lots more fascinating facts about he Solar System.
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9780794528126
Category : Solar system
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark? How do scientists explore faraway planets? In this book, you'll find out the answers and lots more fascinating facts about he Solar System.
13 Planets
Author: David A. Aguilar
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426307713
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Profiles each of the planets in Earth's solar system, including Pluto, Ceres, Eris, Haumea, MakeMake, the sun, the Oort cloud, comets, and more.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426307713
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Profiles each of the planets in Earth's solar system, including Pluto, Ceres, Eris, Haumea, MakeMake, the sun, the Oort cloud, comets, and more.
Encyclopedia of the Solar System
Author: Lucy-Ann McFadden
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080474985
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 987
Book Description
Long before Galileo published his discoveries about Jupiter, lunar craters, and the Milky Way in the Starry Messenger in 1610, people were fascinated with the planets and stars around them. That interest continues today, and scientists are making new discoveries at an astounding rate. Ancient lake beds on Mars, robotic spacecraft missions, and new definitions of planets now dominate the news. How can you take it all in? Start with the new Encyclopedia of the Solar System, Second Edition.This self-contained reference follows the trail blazed by the bestselling first edition. It provides a framework for understanding the origin and evolution of the solar system, historical discoveries, and details about planetary bodies and how they interact—and has jumped light years ahead in terms of new information and visual impact. Offering more than 50% new material, the Encyclopedia includes the latest explorations and observations, hundreds of new color digital images and illustrations, and more than 1,000 pages. It stands alone as the definitive work in this field, and will serve as a modern messenger of scientific discovery and provide a look into the future of our solar system.· Forty-seven chapters from 75+ eminent authors review fundamental topics as well as new models, theories, and discussions· Each entry is detailed and scientifically rigorous, yet accessible to undergraduate students and amateur astronomers· More than 700 full-color digital images and diagrams from current space missions and observatories amplify the chapters· Thematic chapters provide up-to-date coverage, including a discussion on the new International Astronomical Union (IAU) vote on the definition of a planet· Information is easily accessible with numerous cross-references and a full glossary and index
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080474985
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 987
Book Description
Long before Galileo published his discoveries about Jupiter, lunar craters, and the Milky Way in the Starry Messenger in 1610, people were fascinated with the planets and stars around them. That interest continues today, and scientists are making new discoveries at an astounding rate. Ancient lake beds on Mars, robotic spacecraft missions, and new definitions of planets now dominate the news. How can you take it all in? Start with the new Encyclopedia of the Solar System, Second Edition.This self-contained reference follows the trail blazed by the bestselling first edition. It provides a framework for understanding the origin and evolution of the solar system, historical discoveries, and details about planetary bodies and how they interact—and has jumped light years ahead in terms of new information and visual impact. Offering more than 50% new material, the Encyclopedia includes the latest explorations and observations, hundreds of new color digital images and illustrations, and more than 1,000 pages. It stands alone as the definitive work in this field, and will serve as a modern messenger of scientific discovery and provide a look into the future of our solar system.· Forty-seven chapters from 75+ eminent authors review fundamental topics as well as new models, theories, and discussions· Each entry is detailed and scientifically rigorous, yet accessible to undergraduate students and amateur astronomers· More than 700 full-color digital images and diagrams from current space missions and observatories amplify the chapters· Thematic chapters provide up-to-date coverage, including a discussion on the new International Astronomical Union (IAU) vote on the definition of a planet· Information is easily accessible with numerous cross-references and a full glossary and index
Exploring the Solar System
Author: Mary Kay Carson
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
ISBN: 1613740425
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
In this stellar activity book, kids delve into the rich history of space exploration, where telescopes, satellites, probes, landers, and human missions lead to amazing discoveries. Updated to include the recent discovery of Eris which, along with Pluto, has been newly classified as a &“dwarf planet&” by the International Astronomical Union, this cosmic adventure challenges kids to explore the planets and other celestial bodies for themselves through activities such as building a model of a comet using soil, molasses, dry ice, and window cleaner; or creating their own reentry vehicle to safely return an egg to Earth's surface. With biographies of more than 20 space pioneers, specific mission details, a 20-page field guide to the solar system, and plenty of suggestions for further research, this is the ultimate guidebook to exploring the solar system.
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
ISBN: 1613740425
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
In this stellar activity book, kids delve into the rich history of space exploration, where telescopes, satellites, probes, landers, and human missions lead to amazing discoveries. Updated to include the recent discovery of Eris which, along with Pluto, has been newly classified as a &“dwarf planet&” by the International Astronomical Union, this cosmic adventure challenges kids to explore the planets and other celestial bodies for themselves through activities such as building a model of a comet using soil, molasses, dry ice, and window cleaner; or creating their own reentry vehicle to safely return an egg to Earth's surface. With biographies of more than 20 space pioneers, specific mission details, a 20-page field guide to the solar system, and plenty of suggestions for further research, this is the ultimate guidebook to exploring the solar system.
The Last Machine in the Solar System
Author: Matthew Isaac Sobin
Publisher: Inkshares
ISBN: 1942645201
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Nearly three billion years into the future, the solar system is a very different place. Earth is long gone, and the sun is a gray, shrunken dwarf. All that remains of humanity and conscious thought is Jonathan—the last machine. Created to survive Earth’s destruction by our ever-expanding sun, Jonathan witnessed the end of life on Earth. This is his story and that of his creator, Nikolai. It is also the story of the human race, which failed to disentangle its destiny from the star that gave rise to all life-forms on Earth.
Publisher: Inkshares
ISBN: 1942645201
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Nearly three billion years into the future, the solar system is a very different place. Earth is long gone, and the sun is a gray, shrunken dwarf. All that remains of humanity and conscious thought is Jonathan—the last machine. Created to survive Earth’s destruction by our ever-expanding sun, Jonathan witnessed the end of life on Earth. This is his story and that of his creator, Nikolai. It is also the story of the human race, which failed to disentangle its destiny from the star that gave rise to all life-forms on Earth.
Barefoot Books Solar System
Author: Anne Jankéliowitch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782858232
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Blast off to the solar system! Get ready for a breathtaking journey through our cosmic community. In this interactive guide, you will: Travel through richly illustrated pages featuring the eight planets that orbit the Sun; Spark curiosity with extra facts about stars, telescopes, galaxies and more; Delve into details about the latest advances in space exploration; Explore a glossary of scientific terms; Lift the flaps for extra knowledge.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782858232
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Blast off to the solar system! Get ready for a breathtaking journey through our cosmic community. In this interactive guide, you will: Travel through richly illustrated pages featuring the eight planets that orbit the Sun; Spark curiosity with extra facts about stars, telescopes, galaxies and more; Delve into details about the latest advances in space exploration; Explore a glossary of scientific terms; Lift the flaps for extra knowledge.
Planet Earth
Author: Jen Green
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781626860087
Category : Earth (Planet)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781626860087
Category : Earth (Planet)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description