The sights in our Solar System are dynamic reminders of our planet's position as part of a larger neighbourhood. Study the ever-changing face of the Moon, watch the steady march of the planets against the stars, witness the thrill of a meteor shower, or the memory of a once-in-a-generation comet. In a few short generations, scientists have taken us from wondering about the nature of the Solar System to exploring every corner of it with advanced robotic probes, and inexpensive but power...
Out of this World Truths about the Solar System Astronomy 5th Grade Astronomy & Space Science
by Baby Professor
Cosmos, Earth and Mankind Astronomy for Kids Vol II Astronomy & Space Science
by Baby Professor
The Terrestrial Planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars (Our Solar System)
by Meg Thatcher
Moon Phases Introduction to the Night Sky Science & Technology Teaching Edition
by Baby Professor
Stars, Planets, Nebulae, and Black Holes Children's Science & Nature
by Baby Professor
Astronomy for Beginners: A Young Stargazers Guide to the Universe - Children Explore Outer Space Books
by Baby Professor
"This is a great guide to the night sky at a great price"Astronomy Now "A handy and straightforward guide ... attractive little booklet" British Astronomical Association's 'Journal' "an ideal Christmas stocking-filler" The Observatory From the Number One Astronomy publisher, the bestselling stargazing handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the northern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January-December 2021. An easy introd...
A Kid's Guide to Black Holes Astronomy Books Grade 6 Astronomy & Space Science
by Baby Professor
How Does a Star Die? Astronomy Book for Kids Children's Astronomy Books
by Baby Professor
Classifying the Solar System Astronomy 5th Grade Astronomy & Space Science
by Baby Professor
2019 Guide to the Night Sky Southern Hemisphere
by Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion
A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January-December 2019. This practical guide is both an easy introduction to astronomy and a useful reference for seasoned stargazers. Now includes a section on comets and a map of the moon. Diagrams drawn for the latitude of southern Australia, but including events visible from New Zealand and South Africa. Written and illustrated b...
Scientists have identified at least 100 million pieces of space debris from paint chips to nonoperational zombie satellites floating in Earth's orbit. And over 100 tons of those pieces enter Earth's atmosphere each year! Journey into outer space and learn about the dangers of space junk collisions, how scientists track them, and how space agencies are working to develop new technologies to clean up the space junk. Along the way, you'll hear from the scientists who are working to ensure that ou...
The Inner Solar System (Explorers Guide to the Universe) (Oxford Logic Guides; Oxford Science Publications)
by Britannica Educational Publishing
This is a clear, vivid text with charts and maps showing the positions of the constellations the year round. AGES: 12 up AUTHOR: Hans Augusto Rey was born in Hamburg, Germany in 1898. As a child, he spent much of his free time in that city's famous Hagenbeck Zoo drawing animals. After serving in the army during World War I, he married Margret Rey and they moved to Montmartre for four years. The manuscript for the first Curious George books was one of the few items the Reys carried with them on...
The Sun is incredibly dynamic and shrouded in mystery, despite its apparent unchanging appearance in the daytime sky. In this guide, Dr. Ryan French explores history, science and modern observations to uncover the mysteries of the Sun. From ancient astronomers who hailed the Sun as a deity, to new age space exploration, the way we observe the Sun has come a long way. Humanity’s scientific journey to understand the Sun has included many intriguing and humorous tales from over the centur...
The Characteristics and the Life Cycle of Stars (Contemporary Discourse in the Field of Astronomy)