universe

"This picture book showcases the unique beauty of our one-and-only universe--its galaxies, stars, and planets--as well as our one-and-only Earth, and the precious life it contains"--.

Looks at the knowledge of the universe since the late twentieth century and examines the proposed model for the forces within the universe. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Unrivalled in its breadth, Universe explores every aspect of the cosmos, from the big bang to planets in our solar system and beyond --.

". . . combines science and art to show how the world becomes transformed by shapes and colors that depict planets and stars, continents and islands, rivers and lakes, and volcanoes and hurricanes"--BTCat.

"Since the beginning, humans have created stories about the universe. From early mythology to modern-day science is a long journey, yet so much of our galaxy remains a mystery. What will we believe tomorrow? . . . [This book looks at] the complex and ever-evolving relationship between science and story"--Provided by publisher.

"With . . . photos of outer space and easy at-home experiments, this is the only guide kids need on their journey of learning about all things astronomy: the stars, the planets, the moon, and so much more"--Publisher.

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.

"This book explains the . . . science of the James Webb Space Telescope in an . . . accessible way, helping kids understand the big questions the telescope will help us answer. In this book, [readers will] find tons of beautiful photographs taken by the telescope, all with kid-friendly captions. . . Learn how the telescope works and how it was built, hear stories about the team behind it and the science that made it possible, discover fun facts about the telescope, and meet real NASA scientists"--Provided by publisher.

"Do we live in an alternative universe? Dive into the history behind the conspiracy. Analyze the evidence for and against it. Find out the truth"--Provided by publisher.

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.