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Milky Way

Did you know that Earth is inside a galaxy called the Milky Way? The Milky Way is made of billions of stars. Readers learn about this galaxy in Milky Way.

Galaxies

Did you know that galaxies are huge groups of stars? There are three different kinds of galaxies. Find out more about these space objects in Galaxies, part of the Deep in Space series.

Investigating the Milky Way and other galaxies with Velma

When you gaze up at the night sky, all the stars you see are part of our own Milky Way galaxy. The Milky Way holds 100 to 400 billion stars! Learn about how galaxies form, the perplexing mysteries of black holes, and how galaxies can differ from one another with science expert Velma and the rest of the Scooby-Doo gang.
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Exoplanets

a guide to the worlds outside our solar system
2023
"A visually packed guidebook to the exoplanets of our universe. You'll learn the four main types of exoplanets, techniques scientists use to discover them, the probability of finding life as we know it beyond Earth, plus detailed information about dozens of some of the most fascinating exoplanets discovered so far"--Provided by publisher.

The Milky Way

an autobiography of our galaxy
2022
"After a few billion years of bearing witness to life on Earth, of watching one hundred billion humans go about their day-to-day lives, of feeling unbelievably lonely, and of hearing its own story told by others, the Milky Way would like a chance to speak for itself. All one hundred billion stars and fifty undecillion tons of gas of it. It all began some thirteen billion years ago, when clouds of gas scattered through the universe's primordial plasma just could not keep their metaphorical hands off each other"--Provided by publisher.

To the Milky Way and beyond

exploration outside the solar system
2021
"Takes readers through the history of space exploration and into the final frontier of human travel--space beyond the Milky Way. They'll learn key scientific concepts about the universe, such as the different types of galaxies and how we measure space travel"--Provided by publisher.

Explore the Milky Way galaxy

"Earth lies in the Milky Way galaxy. This galaxy is home to billions of stars and their planets. [This book] reveals the . . . details of our galaxy"--Provided by publisher.

The Milky Way and other galaxies

What is a galaxy? How many galaxies are there? How many stars and planets are in the Milky Way? Readers will love getting the answers to all their questions about the Milky Way and other galaxies. Includes sidebars and infographics.

To the Milky Way and beyond

exploration outside the solar system
"The first artificial satellite launched on October 5, 1957, forever changing humanity's relationship with the mysterious galaxy we call home. Since then, we have ventured farther into the Milky Way, making incredible scientific discoveries. This fascinating, interdisciplinary volume takes readers through the history of space exploration and into the final frontier of human travel-space beyond the Milky Way. They'll learn key scientific concepts about the universe, such as the different types of galaxies and how we measure space travel. Vivid photographs and graphic organizers provide captivating visuals. Fun fact boxes and informative sidebars provide smaller, easy-to-digest chunks of amazing data"--.

A trip through the Milky Way

Explores the Milky Way galaxy, explaining what it is, when galaxies formed, and more.
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