planets

"A book of fun facts about planets, stars, space ships, and more!"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the movements, location, and characteristics of the eight planets and one dwarf planet in Earth's solar system.

In Artificial Satellites, early fluent readers learn about the construction and function of a variety of artificial satellites.

Learn about the roles and opportunities available to women in Earth and space exploration.

Zack and his father are invited to join the Nebulon Navigators as they set out to return a lost baby pterosaur to the Prehistoric Planet, where Zack sees animals and plants he had only read about in books.

The author presents his case for life on Mars and how it will happen.

"Our modern understanding of the heliocentric universe developed five hundred years ago. Since the time of Copernicus and Galileo, scientists have made major strides in understanding how gravity, stars, and planets interact. 'Gravity, Orbiting Objects, and Planetary Motion' explains how early ideas have given way to sophisticated, proven theories about the universe. The book aligns with Next Generation Science Standards and also presents a look at what is next in the cutting-edge field of astronomy"--Amazon.com.

"How do the planets compare to one another? What about stars and galaxies? How do the differences in celestial bodies affect life here on Earth? ... [This book presents] information about the universe while also looking at how scientists built upon the research and theories of earlier generations. The book covers Next Generation Science Standards, includes the history of space travel, and discusses how these important missions have allowed astronomers to make accurate models of the planets, moons, suns, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"The reclassification of Pluto in 2006 not only decreased the number of planets in our solar system by one but also introduced the new category of dwarf planet. Readers will come to understand what separates a dwarf planet from a planet, or for that matter from any of the other bodies found within the solar system. They'll learn about Pluto itself, as well as its fellow dwarf planets, Ceres, Makemake, Haumea, and Eris"--Provided by publisher.

"Eleven-year-old Elara from the planet "Nowhere" begins school at the Academy of Terraforming Arts, where she befriends Clare, a mute intergalactic sponge, and learns how to farm in space without blowing up planets"--OCLC.