astronomy

" . . . combines the . . . travels of . . . astronomer Emily Levesque with the misunderstood antics of a scrappy (and shrinking) crew of scientists working with stars and telescopes. She dissects both the romance and the real human curiosity that is so important to our exploration of space. Amidst the lonely quiet of stargazing to wild bears loose in the observatory, these love stories of astronomy show how scientists are going beyond the machines to infuse important creativity and intimate passion into the stars, inspiring future generations to peer skyward in pursuit of the universe's secrets"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to wormholes, discussing how fast light can travel, the possiblity of wormholes being used to travel from one galaxy to the next and more.

In this book, meet a meteor and learn what makes it special.

An illness cursing the land forces seventeen-year-old Vega, the Last Astronomer, to venture across the wilderness to discover the stars message that will save her people.

"In 1876, Ellen Harding Baker begins stitching a quilt that accurately depicts the solar system, demonstrating to her daughters that they can dream bigger and look farther"--OCLC.

Equipped with a telescope and space book while on a picnic under the stars with her family, a little girl looks into the great beyond, in this expansive bedtime story told in cumulative rhyme.

A collection of poems for children about the universe around them.

"This field guide highlights 100 objects that can be seen in the night sky. Readers will gain a greater understanding about how to spot these things, including constellations and objects in our solar system"--OCLC.

"A visual guide to space and the Universe for complete beginners to astronomy. The book starts with an explanation of our view of the Universe from Earth, then takes a tour of the Solar System, the stars and galaxies, and the furthest reaches of space. The last chapter looks at the technology we use to explore the Universe, from the International Space Station to Mars rovers and the new and revolutionary reusable rockets"--Adapted from OCLC.

Text and photographs look at the solar system, the stars and beyond.