outer space

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.

"The former host of PBS's Star Gazers and astronomer of the Cincinnati Observatory takes readers on an out-of-this-world journey to the farthest reaches of the universe where they will learn about space exploration, our solar system and galaxy, and beyond"--Provided by publisher.

"Revealing a new perspective into the world of space exploration and the daring astronauts who make it possible, Behind the Scenes at the Space Station takes [the reader] on a once-in-a-lifetime tour of the space station. Learn what the astronauts do once they make it to the space station, from experiments to repairs and so much more!"--Provided by publisher.

Read about the New Horizons spacecraft and its mission to gather more information about the distant dwarf planet, Pluto.

"Read about the tools that make space exploration possible--from the first telescope used by Galileo to SpaceX rockets, and the International Space Station"--Back cover.

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.

"Elliot Kruszynski (in the guise of the Prof) looks at how our understanding of our place within the universe has evolved from the days of Ancient Greece, to the discoveries of Copernicus and Gallileo, through to Newton and then to Einstein and Hawking"--OCLC.

"On this lively, immersive adventure through the cosmos, [the author] draws ingeniously on both the latest scientific research and his . . . imagination to transport you to ten of the most spectacular sights outer space has to offer"--Publisher.

After stumbling upon a strange, golden pyramid that imbues him with a legendary power, Zero is recruited to take part in a dangerous, intergalactic quest to track down the infamous Mask of the Shaman King.