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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
"From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe clearly--and with Tyson's characteristic wit, there's a lot of fun thrown in, too.This adaptation by Gregory Mone includes full-color...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 690L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Introduces the big bang theory, describing how the universe began and how elementary particles combined to form our solar system and eventually Earth's simplest organisms, which in turn evolved to becomes complex forms of life and human beings.
6 yrs+
3) The universe
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
Description
Describes the expansion of the universe as a result of the Big Bang.
4) Deep field
Author
Language
English
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Description
"Explores how the James Webb Space Telescope is able to follow light back to its source and can take deep field images of the sky"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Early humans turned what they could see above them into rich creation myths. Later philosophers created cosmologies that pushed myth closer toward empiricism. The flat disc universe yielded to celestial spheres, and the stationary Earth at the center of it all yielded to a spinning planet in a heliocentric solar system that was one of only untold hundreds of billions of solar systems in hundreds of billions of galaxies. This expansion of the cosmos...
6) Our universe
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Your readers will take a thrilling and mind-boggling voyage of discovery throughout the universe with this information-packed and gorgeously illustrated volume. And when we say "the universe," we mean all of space and time and all that is contained within them, including planets, moons, stars, galaxies, matter, and energy. So this is a grand tour indeed, encompassing the birth of the universe with the Big Bang, hypotheses on its eventual demise, and...
8) Stars
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Series
Lexile measure
640L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Offers readers a captivating look into stars, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'Out of This World' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index."--Provided by publisher.
9) The sun
Author
Series
Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Offers readers a captivating look into the sun, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'Out of This World' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index--Amazon.com.
11) Dark matter
Author
Series
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. What is dark matter? How does it move our galaxy? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Dark Matter title using considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance reading comprehension....
13) The big bang
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Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explains how scientists' observations of the stars led to the development of the big bang theory, a theory of how our universe was formed.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
850L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Beyond The Stars: In Reaching for the Stars: Investigating Space Mysteries, 4th-9th graders learn about some of the marvelous mysteries and fascinating discoveries of outer space.
Learning About Space: What is a black hole? Do aliens exist? Young readers learn about some of the unsolved mysteries of space, and some of our greatest discoveries. Learn about planet types, what the universe is made of, and more!
15) The universe
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
370L
Language
English
Formats
Description
The Universe explores the science of what we see in the night sky. Kids will learn about the life cycle of a star, find out how our universe was created, explore nebulae, galaxies, black holes, giant stars and more. Engaging photos, exciting graphics, and a fun quiz at the end of each book will keep them learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO....
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"What's inside a black hole? What are the sounds we hear from the depths of space? How did the moon form? When it comes to the realm beyond our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we're still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how scientists are working to solve the mysteries of our universe"--Provided by publisher.
17) The universe
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Provides an in-depth, comprehensive look at the universe with a unique integration of words and pictures. Topics covered include: black holes, galaxies, the solar system, asteroids, meteors, meterorites, stars, quasars and more. Features an accompanying clip-art CD and wall chart.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
800L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Did you know that hundreds of years ago, the sun orbited Earth? Actually, this isn't true, but people thought it was! Discover other missteps and odd theories in physics and astronomy."--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
840L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Stephen Hawking was one of the greatest minds of our time. His theories about the universe have changed the way we think about black holes and the Big Bang. Learn more about the physicist on wheels who traveled the world"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
700L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Offers an introduction to the universe that looks at its characteristics, its origin, what it is made of, how it may end, how people have studied it, and some of the clues scientists have used to form their theories about it.
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