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5) Night sky
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National Geographic
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[2017]
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"Information about the stars in the sky for very young children"--
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"Vera Rubin was one of the astronomers who discovered and named dark matter, the thing that keeps the universe hanging together. Throughout her career she was never taken seriously as a scientist because she was one of the only female astronomers at that time, but she didn't let that stop her. She made groundbreaking and incredibly significant discoveries that scientists have only recently been able to really appreciate-and she changed the way that...
9) The sun
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Introduces the sun, including information on its composition, the solar cycle, sunspots, and how it has been studied through history.
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Blast off with Douglas Florian's new high-flying compendium, which features twenty whimsical poems about space. From the moon to the stars, from the Earth to Mars, here is an exuberant celebration of our celestial surroundings that's certain to become a universal favorite among aspiring astronomers everywhere. Includes die-cut pages and a glossary of space terms.
11) Earth
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Learn basic facts about the planet Earth and its place in the solar system.
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"The Sun never stops working to keep things on Earth running smoothly. (That's why it's been Employee of the Month for 4.5 billion years.) So why does the Sun get to be center of attention? Because it's our solar system's very own star! This funny and factual picture book from Awkward Yeti creator Nick Seluk explains every part of the Sun's big job: keeping our solar system together, giving Earth day and night, keeping us warm, and more. In fact,...
13) Los planetas
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Did you know that Venus is the hottest of all the planets? The tallest mountain in the solar system is on Mars. Discover these and more intriguing facts in “Planets”.
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How old are you?--Older than you think. In a way, we are all as old as the universe itself. In fact, every bit of every one of us was created in the Big Bang, billions of years ago. Stunning illustrations and lively verse tell the story of the cosmic connections that tie human beings to the beginning of the universe. Simple, informative prose provides additional facts.
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What's the windiest planet in the solar system? Neptune! The winds on Neptune can be up to ten times stronger than the most powerful hurricanes on Earth! That isn't the only thing that's extreme about this giant, icy planet, though--it's also the farthest planet from our Sun. Early readers will be taken on a journey through outer space as they learn these and other fascinating facts about Neptune. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate...
16) Asteroids
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We may not be able to see asteroids without a telescope, but there are thousands of these space rocks circling the sun. Readers learn about asteroid formation, size, shape, and orbits. They are also introduced to the methods that scientists use to track asteroids. Fast facts and a hands-on activity expand the reader's learning experience, while full-color images enrich the narrative with additional details and examples. This book supports English...
17) Outer Space
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Readers begin to explore the vastness of our universe with fun facts. The subjects of stars, comets, meteors, and planets are discussed.
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What has one head, sometimes has tails, and orbits the Sun? A comet! These giant balls of ice, mixed with rock and dust, orbit the Sun. When they are very far from it, they have no tails. When they get closer to the Sun, they heat up and give off a cloud of gases and dust--and form tails. Early readers will be taken on a journey through outer space in simple yet captivating text as they learn these and other fascinating facts about comets. Each 24-page...
19) Los arcoíris
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Did you know that rainbows are named after their shape? It takes millions of water droplets to make a rainbow. Discover these and more intriguing facts in “Rainbows”.
20) Venus
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In Venus, early readers learn about the planet's unique characteristics and composition. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover the solar system.
A labeled diagram further explores the makeup of Venus, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Venus online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Venus also features...
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