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"Christophe Galfard's mission in life is to spread modern scientific ideas to the general public in entertaining ways. Using his considerable skills as a brilliant theoretical physicist and successful young adult author, The Universe in Your Hand employs the immediacy of simple, direct language to show us, not explain to us, the theories that underpin everything we know about our universe. To understand what happens to a dying star, we are asked to...
2) The universe
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English
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The Universe explores the science of what we see in the night sky. Kids will learn about the life cycle of a star, find out how our universe was created, explore nebulae, galaxies, black holes, giant stars and more. Engaging photos, exciting graphics, and a fun quiz at the end of each book will keep them learning.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of...
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Carlton Kids
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
44 pages : colour illustrations ; 31 cm.
Language
English
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This stunning book takes you on a beautifully illustrated journey into space, from the Earth's surface to the edge of the universe. Once you have completed your journey to the outer limits of the universe, make your return trip with fascinating infographics explaining facts and statistics about the universe in a simple and beautiful way.
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Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W.W. Norton
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
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"For readers too young for Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry, this whimsical and well-founded picture book takes a leaf from a cookbook to show readers how the universe came into being. To bake a universe, you'll need a heaping pile of nothing. That's right, not a single thing! Just make sure you have enough. When you are happy with your amount of nothing, gather it all up and pop it on a baking tray. Alec Carvlin's breaks down the Big Bang...
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English
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"This humorous informational picture book about the history of the universe answers some of the biggest questions humans have ever asked - like how the universe began and where we came from. Young readers will learn all about the Big Bang theory, how our solar system and planet were formed, how life began in the oceans and moved to land, what happened to the dinosaurs and how humans evolved from apes to explore, build communities all over the world...and...
11) The universe
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English
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Describes the expansion of the universe as a result of The Big Bang.
12) Universe
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English
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Provides an in-depth, comprehensive look at the universe with a unique integration of words and pictures. Topics covered include: black holes, galaxies, the solar system, asteroids, meteors, meterorites, stars, quasars and more. Features an accompanying clip-art CD and wall chart.
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English
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"Wherever you are in this world, in the Northern or Southern hemisphere, in the city or a remote region, Universal Guide to the Night Sky takes you through the remarkable features of planet Earth's starry sky. Receive a personal tour through the wonders of the universe from astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith. Explore comets and meteors, stars, planets, and moons. Find galaxies and glowing gas clouds. Spot supernovae and enjoy eclipses. Learn everything...
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Publisher
Dawn Publications
Pub. Date
©2002
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents a history of the universe, from the Big Bang to the formation of Earth, in the form of a letter written by the thirteen-billion-year-old universe itself to an Earth child.
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
224 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
A guide to some of the most extraordinary places, objects and sights in the cosmos, from the amazing worlds of our olar 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.
18) Universe
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Publisher
Dempsey Parr
Pub. Date
c1999
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
19) Only one
Author
Publisher
Anne Schwartz Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly illustrations ; 25 x 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This picture book showcases the unique beauty of our one-and-only universe--its galaxies, stars, and planets--as well as our one-and-only Earth, and the precious life it contains"--
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Publisher
World Book
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
64 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
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"An overview of the structure and nature of objects that make up the universe. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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