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Have you ever wondered how stars are born? Or what happens inside a black hole? Or how to safely view a solar eclipse? This book tells you the answers-and much more. See what astronomers and space scientists have discovered about the amazing wonders of the stars.
2) To the moon!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
550L
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English
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Neil's imagination takes him on a trip to the moon. Join him as he explores mountains and hills, spots a famous astronaut's footprints, and collects space rocks. Find out more about that big round object in the night sky!
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Big deal volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
560L
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English
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Oh hey, guess what? 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 the 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...
5) The sun
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
870L
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English
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Describes the nature of the sun, its origin, source of energy, layers, atmosphere, sunspots, and activity.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Discusses all the reasons why such conditions on Earth as its temperature, energy from the Sun, and water supply make it an ideal place for human beings to live and all the more reason why each person should do what he or she can to preserve its resources.
7) The sun
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
590L
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English
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A basic introduction to the sun, its size, composition, and place within our solar system. The universe is a vast and endlessly intriguing place, and our own little corner--the solar system--offers enough mystery and wonder to delight any youngster. This stunning series takes young readers on a tour of our closest Space Neighbors--the sun, the planets, and the dwarf planets. Packed with great photos, diagrams, and fascinating facts, these books will...
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Read and find out about the sun and the moon in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.
The sun is out in the day and always has a circle shape. The moon's shape seems to change, and you can sometimes see it in the daytime and at night. What are the sun and the moon? How are they the same and how do they differ? Hop into your spaceship and find out!
With beautiful illustrations and engaging text, The Sun
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"The stars in the sky are part of our galaxy, the Milky Way. Scientists have tried to map the Milky Way for centuries, but it is hard! It is so large, we cannot simply take a picture of it. Discover how scientists study the Milky Way, and learn about the galaxy that we call home."--
11) Mercury
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
620L
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English
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A basic introduction to the planet Mercury, its size, composition, and place within our solar system. The universe is a vast and endlessly intriguing place, and our own little corner--the solar system--offers enough mystery and wonder to delight any youngster. This stunning series takes young readers on a tour of our closest Space Neighbors--the sun, the planets, and the dwarf planets. Packed with great photos, diagrams, and fascinating facts, these...
12) Saturn
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
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A basic introduction to the planet Saturn, its size, composition, and place within our solar system. The universe is a vast and endlessly intriguing place, and our own little corner--the solar system--offers enough mystery and wonder to delight any youngster. This stunning series takes young readers on a tour of our closest Space Neighbors--the sun, the planets, and the dwarf planets. Packed with great photos, diagrams, and fascinating facts, these...
13) Mars
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
670L
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English
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Introduces the planet Mars, describing its weather, atmosphere, rotation, orbit around the Sun, and such physical characteristics of its surface as canyons, mountains, and craters.
14) Uranus
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
700L
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English
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Describes the history, unique features and exploration of Uranus.
15) Earth
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
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English
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Introduces the planet Earth, including its position in the solar system, how it spins on its axis and travels around the Sun, and how its atmosphere helps foster animal, plant, and human life.
16) Jupiter
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
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Description
Very basic information on the biggest planet in our solar system.
17) The planets
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
140L
Language
English
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Description
Photographs and simple text introduce the planets in our solar system.
18) Neptune
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
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Very basic information about the most distant planet in our solar system.
19) Venus
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
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Introduces the planet Venus, including its position in the solar system, how long it takes to orbit the Sun, and the planet's unique topography and atmosphere.
20) The moon
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
130L
Language
English
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Photographs and simple text introduce the features of the moon, Earth's only natural satellite.
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