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Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
With Astronomy You Can Nibble kids will learn about what astronomers do and what they have discovered. Then they will explore astronomy further by making delicious science-themed snacks. Step-by-step instructions and full-color photos make the recipes easy for kids to prepare. Infographics provide additional explanation of some concepts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles....
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"Since the first space mission in 1957, there have been many pivotal missions that have made new discoveries and pushed the boundaries of our knowledge. This book revisits 50 milestone missions including Voyager's Grand Tour, Apollo 8 and the first crewed mission to orbit the moon, Valentina Tereshkova (the first woman in space), the first weather satellite, the first communication satellite that brought live television to the world, and even spy...
44) Living in space
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"What's it like to be an astromaut in space? Learn from the men and women who actually have traveled in space. Find out what it is like to work, cook, and sleep in zero gravity. Hold on tight!" --Back cover.
45) Our solar system
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the origins, characteristics, and future of the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets.
46) The solar system
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Our solar system is full of planets, moons, comets, asteroids, and more. Let's explore our solar system and Earth's place in it.
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Have you ever stared into the night sky, full of stars and planets? As a kid, Neil deGrasse Tyson was star-struck when he first visited a planetarium. The universe was calling him. Tyson pursued his interest in astronomy and studied to be an astrophysicist. In 1996, he became the director of New York's Hayden Planetarium. He is passionate about teaching people about the universe. Known for making science fun and easy to understand, he has hosted...
48) Neptune
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The eighth planet from the Sun, Neptune is a cold, giant planet in the farthest reaches of the solar system. Neptune is known for its blue color, strong storms, and deep atmosphere. Learn these facts and more in Neptune, an Exploring Our Solar System book.
49) Mercury
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book explores Mercury's orbit, name origin, physical description, and location in space.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
On February 20, 1962, John Glenn strapped himself into the seat of the Friendship 7. He was about to become the third American in space and the first American to orbit Earth. Find out more in NASA and the Astronauts, one of the titles in the Space Exploration series.
51) Earth
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book explores Earth's orbit, name origin, physical description, and location in space.
52) Saturn
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The sixth planet from the sun, Saturn is known for its rings. These rings can be seen from Earth using a telescope. Saturn also has dozens of moons, including the only moon in the solar system known to have an atmosphere. Learn these facts and more.
53) The sun
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Photographs and simple text introduce the sun and its features.
54) The milky way
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Full-color photographs and simple text provide a brief introduction to the Milky Way galaxy"--Provided by publisher.
55) The planets
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Photographs and simple text introduce the planets in our solar system.
56) Jupiter
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The fifth planet from the sun, Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. Jupiter is a giant planet made up of swirling gases and powerful winds. Learn these facts and more.
57) Uranus
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The seventh planet from the sun, Uranus is known for its mysterious liquid ocean and gases that give it a blue-green glow. Uranus has faint rings and 27 known moons. Learn these facts and more.
58) The sun
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces the sun as a star, its physical make-up, Earth's revolution of it, its temperature, estimated age, and its critical support to life on our planet.
59) Mars
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book explores Mars' orbit, name origin, physical description, and location in space.
60) Rockets
Author
Series
Description
This book tells the story of rockets, from their humble beginnings as toys one thousand years ago to their initiation as fearsome weapons of war. Most recently, rockets have enabled human beings to escape the bounds of Earth, travel into space, and explore other worlds.
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