"Explore the fascinating history of earth and space science! What are Earth's systems, cycles, and resources? What are the solar system, lunar phases, and gravity? Who first studied these concepts? And who later used those early theories to develop these ideas further?"--.
A history of major discoveries in Earth and space science, presented in a chronological tour that guides readers through the historical progression of how scientists viewed the world. Includes biographies of key figures, coupled with fact boxes and sidebars that highlight the later implications of each discovery.
The Milky Way, a galaxy about 100,000 light-years across, is our cosmic neighborhood. Scientists once thought the Milky Way was the only galaxy in the universe, but we now know it’s just one of billions. By studying galaxies and the stars and planets they contain, scientists have learned much about the universe and how it formed.
Contains articles from the online magazine "Science News for Kids" that provide information on happenings and discoveries in space and astronomy, discussing the stars, galaxies, solar system, planets and moons, missions to Mars, and the universe.
An introduction to space science that traces the history of the field, discusses how scientists observe space, and describes the scientific principles that form the basis of current theories about the cosmos.
Explains what dwarf planets are and where they are located in the solar system, and describes the characteristics of known dwarf planets, including Pluto, Eris, and Ceres.
As large as Earth seems to us, it is just one small planet among many. Readers will voyage across the Solar System to learn about each planet's distinct features with succinct information and vivid diagrams. Finishing with a fun quiz, readers will come away with a lasting fascination for space and its many wonders..
The Space Race of the mid-1900s took humankind where it had never gone before--the moon! This volume takes readers on their own moon mission as it outlines a contest of ultimate exploration, recounts the Apollo missions, and adds depth with stellar detail and stunning visual aids.
