astronomy

"From the creators of A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu, and You comes an encyclopedic glance at all things outer space and makes a hilarious and informative guide for curious young readers. Blast off for a day in the life of space and the people (and animals!) who have explored it. From hilarious comics to secret diaries and detailed diagrams, there are tons of things to discover and fantastic facts to learn.".

This book discusses how moons were created, what they're made of, how many there are in our solar system and what they do.

Did you know that stars last for billions of years? Some stars shrink and turn white when they are very old. Find out more in this book.

"Historical photographs combined with . . . narration bring the story of the first photograph of a black hole to life. Kids will learn why it was so hard to take a photo of something so dark it does not reflect light, and so far away it could barely be reached. Primary source quotations bring the . . . accomplishment to life"--Provided by publisher.

"How did the universe form? What's the relationship between time and space? What scientific principles and natural forces rule our universe and how do we know about them? Answer these and many more questions in this . . . guide to our universe! In-depth text, . . . facts, and full-color photographs will guide readers through an exploration that mingles history, science, biographies, and more to examine the universe--and ponder the mysteries we're still learning about today"--Provided by publisher.

Determined to be an astrophysicist one day, Oliver explains everything he learns-like how the sun burps, how ghost particles fly through you, and the uncanny similarities between Mercury and cafeteria meatballs. Oliver finally feels like he's starting to figure things out . . . but can he stay out of the principal's office, or catch a break from his annoying sister?.

"Solar and lunar eclipses have been a source of fascination since ancient times. Early cultures created myths to explain what was happening, ranging from animals eating the celestial bodies to the sun leaving the sky in anger. Today, thanks to advancements in science, we understand the principles behind these astronomical events. However, this understanding has not diminished our awe and fascination. Through engaging, age-appropriate text, augmented by informative sidebars and detailed graphic organizers, this volume introduces readers to the science behind solar and lunar eclipses"--Provided by publisher.

A trivia book of space that provides information about amazing galaxies, stars, planets, and space exploration.

Over the course of five decades evidence has been gathered by NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and other space programs around the globe. Using such evidence, astronomers and other scientists have learned a great deal about the Solar System, as well as what lies beyond it.

"Do you know what's weird about space? From inside our solar system to deep in outer space, readers will love exploring the odd but true facts of our universe"--Provided by publisher.