space sciences

Did you know that the International Space Station is the largest human-made space object? Something that big might seem like it can't move fast-but the ISS cruises through space at about 5 miles (8 km) per second! Spend some time on this massive, speedy space station to learn about how ISS crew members work on incredible science experiments and stop their food from floating away in low gravity. Discover extreme facts about the International Space Station in this fun and kooky book.

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 with the latest scientific discoveries and innovation in space engineering, this new title will answer all your questions about what lies beyond the night sky. Discover how stars and galaxies are formed, take a trip through the Milky Way, and explore the innards of the International Space Station in this incredible book that uses the latest computer-generated 3-D imagery, eye-catching photographs, gripping information, and explanatory diagrams to bring the wonders of the cosmos to life.

Could there be life on other planets? How close is the nearest black hole? Will humans ever set foot on Mars? Find out the answers in this . . . reference guide.

"[This book] answers all the . . . questions children have about space, from stars and planets to rockets and aliens. This . . . book is packed with . . . pictures and . . . facts about moons, black holes, meteorites, and much more!"--Back cover.

"Ever wonder what it'd be like in space? It's sillier than you'd think! Stretched spines, poop on the moon, and planets that rain diamonds are just a few things readers will learn about"--Provided by publisher.

Text, illustrations, and diagrams provide answers to questions about outer space, covering constellations, eclipses, telescopes, observatories, great astronomers, the Sun and planets, and more.

Provides information about space through the format of riddle clues and answers.

A first "person" account of the first spider to spin a web in space, and why the 1973 experiment, suggested by a high school student, was important. Includes a fact sheet.

Provides intriguing questions and information related to space and prompts readers to pick one choice or the other.

Explores topics in space science.