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Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
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Description
Advance praise for Philip Plait s Bad Astronomy
"Bad Astronomy is just plain good! Philip Plait clears up every misconception on astronomy and space you never knew you suffered from." —Stephen Maran, Author of Astronomy for Dummies and editor of The Astronomy and Astrophysics Encyclopedia
"Thank the cosmos for the bundle of star stuff named Philip Plait, who is the world s leading consumer advocate for quality science in...
"Bad Astronomy is just plain good! Philip Plait clears up every misconception on astronomy and space you never knew you suffered from." —Stephen Maran, Author of Astronomy for Dummies and editor of The Astronomy and Astrophysics Encyclopedia
"Thank the cosmos for the bundle of star stuff named Philip Plait, who is the world s leading consumer advocate for quality science in...
Author
Series
Language
English
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Description
"Calling all space cadets! Are you ready to explore the solar system, see the stars, and experience life in a world beyond ours?! Blast off with bestselling authors Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the mega-popular podcast Wow in the World, as they take you on an intergalactic tour of outer space. Jam-packed with eye-popping illustrations, jaw-dropping facts, jokes, quizzes, comics, and everything else that makes up our universe, this is your one-stop...
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[1991]
Language
English
Description
For anyone who has ever looked up at the stars and wondered what it all means, Isaac Asimov's Guide to Earth and Space is indispensable. In this audio, Asimov's gift for popular and entertaining exposition has never been better deployed, with his succinct answers to the most intriguing questions about planets, stars, and galaxies. What are quasars? How was the Earth formed? Puzzled by pulsars? Perplexed by the Big Bang? Bewildered by black holes?...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The Kepler space telescope searches for planets outside of our solar system. So far, it's found more than 100. Scientists have tried to find out whether any of these planets could be habitable, a possible second home for us. Readers of this fascinating topic will find out what we'd need to live on another planet. They'll learn the latest theories about creating another Earthlike world. Imaginative images will help them picture themselves as one of...
10) Sky and earth
Publisher
Time-Life Books
Pub. Date
[1990]
Language
English
Description
Provides answers to questions about the seasons, rivers, deserts, volcanoes, oceans, icebergs, moon, stars, planets, and space.An activities section is included.
Author
Publisher
Tumblehome, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Fascinating astronomy facts delivered in a lighthearted, illustrated, Q & A format. Space facts from an astrophysicist, brought down to earth by a middle school teacher -- these are answers to kids' real, wacky, smart questions. Light, space, stars, galaxies, planets and more, all explained with accuracy and humor, and accompanied by images from across the Universe.
15) Space & planets
Publisher
Time-Life
Pub. Date
[1992]
Language
English
Description
Questions and answers explore various aspects of astronomy, including the planets, stars, and space exploration.
Author
Series
Publisher
12-Story Library
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Exposes 12 of the most enduring myths about space. Full-color spreads give readers essential information about each myth, including why it exists, the key players who proved it wrong, and what the truth really is."--
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