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"In this groundbreaking book, world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's thorniest philosophical conundrums, armed with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science. Together with distinguished physicist James Trefil, Tyson presents questions that have preoccupied humanity for millennia. Then, using the latest theories, from the Big Bang to string theory and the multiverse, he explores the answers, bolstered with stunning images...
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Series
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore, an imprint of Sourcebooks Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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"From the #1 bestselling science author for kids comes a simple and colorful introduction to the first 100 space words every baby should know. Each spread in this space primer focuses on 8 to 12 out-of-this-world words-from shuttle to eclipse to galaxy, and so much more! Chris Ferrie's latest offering is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest space explorers. After all, it's never too early to learn about our universe!"--...
5) Space jobs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Did you know that astronauts train for spacewalks by going underwater in their spacesuits? Or what about that engineers have programmed robots to explore space on their own? And did you know that astronomers work with huge telescopes often built on mountaintops? Astronauts, robotics engineers, and astronomers are just a few of the many people working to help us travel into space and learn more about the universe. Discover extreme facts about space...
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Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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...
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Magnificent makers volume 5
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Pablo loves everything outer space, but as he, Violet, and Deepak go through the levels of the Maker Maze to learn about space he keeps making mistakes, and his friends keep correcting him, so he begins to wonder whether he will ever know enough to become an astronaut
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"What jobs does an astronaut have? What kind of work needs to be done on a spacecraft? Readers will learn all about the work an astronaut does. Low-leveled, chunked text alongside stunning photographs will engage the youngest space enthusiasts."--Provided by publisher
10) Space!
Publisher
DK Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
From the origin of the universe to the future of space rockets, this book about space for kids has it all. Did you know that the moon was once a piece of the Earth, and that a day on Venus is longer than one year? First published in 2015, Knowledge Encyclopedia: Space! has been completely revised and updated for 2020, with new images and information on all things space-related to send you rocketing to the furthest reaches of the cosmos. Newly updated...
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