galaxies

"A book for teens all about stars and nebulae"--Provided by publisher.

"Most young astronomers know that Earth is located in the Milky Way galaxy, but they might not know what that means or what lies beyond . . . readers will discover many . . . facts about galaxies, including their differing shapes, numbers of stars, and constant movement"--Provided by publisher.

What is a galaxy? How many galaxies are there? How many stars and planets are in the Milky Way? Readers will love getting the answers to all their questions about the Milky Way and other galaxies. Includes sidebars and infographics.

"The first artificial satellite launched on October 5, 1957, forever changing humanity's relationship with the mysterious galaxy we call home. Since then, we have ventured farther into the Milky Way, making incredible scientific discoveries. This fascinating, interdisciplinary volume takes readers through the history of space exploration and into the final frontier of human travel-space beyond the Milky Way. They'll learn key scientific concepts about the universe, such as the different types of galaxies and how we measure space travel. Vivid photographs and graphic organizers provide captivating visuals. Fun fact boxes and informative sidebars provide smaller, easy-to-digest chunks of amazing data"--.

Eye-catching, full-color design elements transport readers to the visually stunning world beyond Earth's atmosphere.

Presents an illustrated biography of twentieth-century American astronomer Edwin Hubble who determined that there are other galaxies in the Universe beyond the Milky Way.

Explores the Milky Way galaxy, explaining what it is, when galaxies formed, and more.

Provides an introduction to galaxies, answering questions about what they are, where they come from, the Milky Way, the galactic halo, galaxy collisions, and related topics.

An illustrated introduction to galaxies, discussing their physical characteristics and the methods used to observe them.

Provides information about the Milky Way.