astronomy

What are stars? What are planets? Why are some brighter than others? And which planets can we see from Earth? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this easy-to-read title and discover the science behind stars, planets, and their patterns.

You, the reader, must decide if you want to visit your school friend Janice in Paris for two weeks, or go on a space adventure with your talking dog and cat, Homer and Zoog.

Through simple sentences, emerging readers will learn technical facts about nebulae while also developing word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.

Through simple sentences, emerging readers will learn technical facts about asteroids while also developing word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.

"British astronomer Arthur Stanley Eddington photographed the 1919 solar eclipse to prove Einstein's theory of general relativity by demonstrating that the sun's gravity could pull and bend light"--Provided by publisher.

Seventeen-year-old Mormon girl Elizabeth is torn between becoming an astronomer and familial duties and faith when she navigates a whole new world of possibility, in this sweeping adventure set in Colorado in the late nineteenth century.

"It's time to explore space! Learn all about the history and science of humans making discoveries beyond Earth, from the first time humans looked into the sky to blasting beyond our solar system. Detailed diagrams and in-depth text along with backmatter comprehension questions will engage readers to explore everything our galaxy has to reveal"--.

The ancient Greeks loved learning, and they often applied what they'd learned to the world around them, which led to some amazing scientific and engineering achievements. Readers are introduced to some of the ancient Greeks who left their mark on our understanding of subjects such as math and medicine, including Archimedes, Pythagoras, and Hippocrates. As readers learn about their contributions to their specific fields of knowledge, they enhance their understanding of both history and STEM concepts. Informative sidebars, illustrations, and photographs supplement the main text in this exciting cross-curricular learning experience.

From planets to asteroids, Space explores the basic science concepts behind the solar system.

Containing star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky, this classic book makes H. A. Rey's passion for astronomy evident on every page. New updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information in the latter part of the book. Facts and figures for each planet have been revised, and new scientific information has been added, such as Pluto's reclassification as a dwarf planet. There's also a new online resource that allows readers to track the positions of the planets in the night sky till the year 2100.