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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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English
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Have you ever looked up and wondered what's going on high up in the skies above your eyes? Take a journey up into the air, through the atmosphere, way out into space, and back down to Earth in this richly illustrated concertina book.
Zoom past the technology that fills our skies, from helicopters, fighter jets, weather balloons, to satellites, hang-gliders, and hot-air balloons. Discover the insects and animals that whizz through the skies, explore...
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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
Description
"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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Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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"From the #1 bestselling science author for kids comes a hilarious new take on the universe and everything in it. Using the familiar rhythm of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly," follow along as the black hole swallows up everything that exists, from the biggest to the smallest pieces of matter. The silly, vibrant artwork is sure to make stargazers of all ages smile. Included in the book will be instructions for revealing secret, invisible...
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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...
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Publisher
Enchanted Lion Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
"How many stars are in the sky? How did the universe begin? Where did it come from? This is the story of Edwin Hubble, a boy fascinated by the stars who surmounted many hurdles to follow his dreams of becoming an astronomer. Using the insights of great mathematicians and endlessly observing the sky, he succeeded in confirming two things that altered human life forever: that there are more galaxies than our own, and that the universe is always expanding....
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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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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Nonfiction picture book adventure through the solar system, the Milky Way, and the galaxies beyond. A child describes how the earth, sun, and planets are part of our solar system, which is just one small part of the universe.
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Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2016.
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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English
Description
"Travel back in time to the big bang, and learn about the formation of the universe. Explore the baffling world of black holes, and find out how scientists are searching for alien life. Discover the strangest sights of the universe, from quirky quasars to clouds that smell like raspberries."--
16) Space
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Priddy Books
Pub. Date
c2011
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1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 x 32 cm.
Language
English
Description
Take an interstellar journey of discovery into the universe with amazing facts and photographs in this introductory book on space.
17) 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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Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Questions about the universe are as popular as they are daunting to answer. Let this book help satiate young readers curiosity about outer space and the universe by answering this important question! Each page is written with accessible, age-appropriate language and paired with visual aids--including tons of photography from NASA--that bring the text to life. Fact boxes with "Out of this World!" tidbits add interest throughout the work, while graphic...
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Publisher
Penguin Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
viii, 149 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"An illustrated exploration of the principles, laws, and wonders that rule our universe, our solar system, our world, and our daily lives from the bestselling creator of Lost in Translation"--
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