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Presents an introductory look at space, including information on the solar system, the history of space exploration, and space in the future.

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Revised edition.

Description

159 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm

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"First published 2012 by Kingfisher" -- Title page verso.

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Observing space -- The solar system -- Stars and galaxies -- Space exploration -- Space in the future.

Summary

Presents an introductory look at space, including information on the solar system, the history of space exploration, and space in the future.

Solar system.

Added Title

Space encyclopedia

ISBN

9780753476642 (hardcover) : $21.99

0753476649 (hardcover)

9780753476659 (paperback)

0753476657 (paperback)

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Edition Revised edition. Description 159 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm text txt rdacontent still image sti rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier "First published 2012 by Kingfisher" -- Title page verso. Contents Observing space -- The solar system -- Stars and galaxies -- Space exploration -- Space in the future.

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Ready to go on an out-of-this world adventure? Travel across the Milky Way and into new galaxies to explore every corner of space so YOU can become an absolute expert.

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Description

112 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

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What's up? -- Beyond our solar system -- Journey to space -- Our universe.

Summary

"Ready to go on an out-of-this world adventure? Travel across the Milky Way and into new galaxies to explore every corner of space so YOU can become an absolute expert. Get up close to the sun and moon, asteroids and comets. Learn about the Oort Cloud, supernovas, black holes, and rockets and other spacecraft. Discover the incredible work of astronauts, astronomers, physicists, and other cool space scientists. On this journey across the universe, you'll make your way from our familiar home here on Earth to planets and solar systems that are many light-years away. Rub elbows with the stars on this cosmic adventure complete with special features, sidebars, wacky trivia, and more"-- Provided by publisher.

Audience

008-012 National Geographic Kids

4-6 National Geographic Kids

Outer space -- Exploration.

ISBN

9781426336690 (hardcover) : $14.99

1426336691 (hardcover)

9781426336706 (library binding)

1426336705 (library binding)

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Description 112 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. text txt rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier Contents What's up? -- Beyond our solar system -- Journey to space -- Our universe. Summary "Ready to go on an out-of-this world adventure?

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Hang on tight for a raucous bounce through the solar system and back -- propelled by funny, fanciful, factually sound poems and exuberant illustrations.

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1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 30 cm

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Creative nonfiction poetry combines humor, creative imagery, and illustrations to explain topics in astronomy and other space sciences.

Hang on tight for a raucous bounce through the solar system and back -- propelled by funny, fanciful, factually sound poems and exuberant illustrations. The universe poured into me. My brain was overloaded. It smoked and glowed red-hot. And then it actually exploded. Ever wonder what the sun has to say about being the closest star to Earth? Or what Pluto has gotten up to since being demoted to a dwarf planet? Or where rocket ships go when they retire? Listen closely, because maybe, just maybe, your head will explode, too. With poetry that is equal parts accurate and entertaining -- and illustrations that are positively out of this world -- this book will enthrall amateur stargazers and budding astrophysicists as it reveals many of the wonders our universe holds. Space travelers in search of more information will find notes about the poems, a glossary, and a list of resources at the end.

Contents

The Sun : a solar sunnet, er, sonnet -- The Sun did not go down today -- A Moon buffet -- Shooting stars : Perseid meteor shower (poem for three meteors) -- Meteorite : chaos in Chelyabinsk February 15, 2013 -- Mercury : given to extremes -- Venus (come live with me and be my lunch) -- Earth : your mother I'll be -- Mars : a Martian sonnet -- The Moons of Mars : fear and terror! (poem for two small moons) -- Jupiter : I'm Jupiter the giant -- Saturn : and the winner for best wardrobe is... -- Uranus : the planet behind the blue-green mask -- Neptune : the lonesome, on-my-own-some Neptune blues -- The moons of Neptune : roses are red, Neptune is blue -- Planet X -- Pluto and Charon : dancing with the stars (poem for a dwarf planet and its moons) -- Twinkle, twinkle little man -- Going the distance : (rap for two voices) -- Solar eclipse : (poem for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) -- Lunar eclipse : (poem for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) -- Black hole -- A Sputnik moment : first artificial satellite October 4, 1957 (poem for two scientists) -- Ivan Ivanovich : mannequin cosmonaut March 1961 -- The children of astronomy -- For those who light the candle : for the astronauts and cosmonauts who have given their lives to travel into space -- The rocket launch -- The rusty rockets retirement garden : Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, Florida (poem for four aging rockets) -- The day the universe exploded my head : (poem for one human, one heart, and one brain) -- Notes on the poems -- Glossary of selected space terms -- Internet resources -- Acknowledgements.

Outer space -- Poetry.

Solar system -- Poetry.

ISBN

9780763680251 (hbk.) : $17.99

0763680257 (hbk.)

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Description 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 30 cm text txt rdacontent still image sti rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier Summary Creative nonfiction poetry combines humor, creative imagery, and illustrations to explain topics in astronomy and other space sciences.

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A guide to some of the most extraordinary places, objects and sights in the cosmos, from the amazing worlds of our solar system to distant galaxies and glowing nebulae--and almost everything in between.

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Limited to: Words in the TITLE "The mysteries of the universe"

Edition

First American edition.

Description

224 pages : color illustrations, color portraits ; 29 cm

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Includes text and picture indexes.

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A guide to some of the most extraordinary places, objects and sights in the cosmos, from the amazing worlds of our solar system to distant galaxies and glowing nebulae--and almost everything in between. Includes 100 objects from throughout the universe, arranged from closest to our planet to farthest away. Discover the best-kept secrets of space.

Contents

The solar system -- The Kuiper belt -- The Oort cloud -- Nebula -- Galaxies.

Outer space.

ISBN

9781465499332 (hardcover) : $19.99

1465499334 (hardcover)

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Use this database to explore topic centers like astronomy, rockets, and space exploration!

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This database has a Space and Astronomy section where you can learn about topics like animals in space, the big bang, eclipses, and more!

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Take a virtual tour of the famous science center on the Space Coast before your field trip!

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See the visionary designs paving the way for human deep space travel while discovering the current cutting-edge space exploration innovations from NASA and commercial partners.
Enter the spaceport of the future and launch aboard one of four unforgettable journeys at Spaceport KSC.

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Next Giant Leap

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Incredible historic place. Wish my grandkids lived closer, this place would be so exciting for them. We only spent 4+ hours but even a full day won't be enough. Seeing the rockets and space shuttle were breathtaking. Go 😃...
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For a museum closer to home, check out the Orlando Science Center! Their website has a blog featuring science news and events, and maybe you could even visit in person one day!

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Blog * Latest Orlando Science Center News and Things to Do

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Get the latest news and updates from the Orlando Science Center blog! Enjoy experiments and maker projects you can try at home, science trends, and more!

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In this video, we look at some of Crash Course Kids' videos about Space. Sabrina talks to us about the Sun, stars, the universe, and how constellations work.

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It's a big day for Jessi and Squeaks because they've finally finished their brand new observatory! Join them as they try out their new telescope and take a look back at  a compilation of everything we've learned about space so far!

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Let's Explore Space! | Astronomy for Kids

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Play games, do activities, and get craft ideas all related to outer space!

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Game: The Sun, they Sky, and a Whole Lotta Pie

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Game: The Sun, they Sky, and a Whole Lotta Pie

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Explore the relationship between the Sun’s apparent path in the sky and changing shadows with this interactive game featuring PBS KIDS character Ruff Ruffman.

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Rewatch the video we watched in our Blue Marble in Space lesson that shows the Earth from the International Space Station.

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Further Up Yonder: A Message from ISS to All Humankind