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2019
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How do you prove an impossible idea?
With courage, perseverance, and a lot of luck!
In 1915, British astronomer Arthur Stanley Eddington was fascinated with Einstein's new theory of general relativity. The theory talks about how forces push and pull objects in space. Einstein said that the sun's gravity could pull and bend light.
To test this, astronomers decided to photograph a solar eclipse. The eclipse would allow
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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...
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Let's investigate with Nate volume 2
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English
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The PBS television host and his team of young scientists enter the museum an hour early and board an imaginary spaceship to investigate the solar system, exploring such elements as asteroids, gravity, mass, The Milky Way, and the Kuiper Belt.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
790L
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English
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"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.
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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.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Did you know that the planet Jupiter has at least fifty moons? Did you know that Albert Einstein's brain was stolen after he died?! Learn more weird-but-true science facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman's My Weird School series. Whether you're a kid who wants to learn more about science or simply someone who wants to know how many million times the earth could fit into the sun, this is the book for you!
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610L
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Explore the science behind a trip to Mars, from launch to landing on the Red Planet. Set to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell," this jaunty journey follows five adorable, bobble-headed astronauts as they learn how to bathe in zero gravity, grow veggies in space, and entertain themselves on the six-month trip.
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1150L
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Publisher Annotation: What do you see when you look up into the sky at night? The moon, stars, maybe even a comet or asteroid? You can also see other planets! In Planetary Science: Explore New Frontiers, readers ages 12 to 15 embark on a journey through the solar system and beyond, exploring planets, moons, dwarf planets, exoplanets and everything in-between.
10) Explore Neptune
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850L
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"Did you know that Neptune is the windiest planet in the solar system? Discover more about Neptune in this exciting look at the farthest planet from the sun."--
11) The moon
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
710L
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English
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"Engaging images accompany information about the Moon. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
12) Explore Venus
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"See how Venus compares to all the neighboring planets. Cool facts and scientific information will help young readers explore the hottest planet in our solar system" --
13) Explore Saturn
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710L
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"Learn about Saturn's vast and beautiful network of rings, and see how it is similar to or different from other planets. Updated scientific discoveries accompany this lively text for beginning readers"--
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"Scan the skies for 40 incredible signts with Telescopes for Kids. You'll learn how to choose a telescope, set it up, and use it to find the wonders of the Nothern Hemisphere--from the Big Dipper, to the Whirlpool Galaxy, to the planet Neptune. You'll even find out why, when you look at the night sky, you're actually looking back in time! Beautiful illustrations and photos of each object make them easier to find, and once you've learned to identify...
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"Since 1992, astronomers have been discovering exoplanets at an astonishing rate. As of 2022, more than 5,000 have been identified. This has sparked humanity's collective imagination. Could any of those planets be hospitable to human life? What characteristics would these planets require if this were to become a reality? Is terraforming a viable option? This volume examines these questions and more, with informative fact boxes and enlightening graphic...
16) Our solar system
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Describes the origins, characteristics, and future of the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
740L
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English
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"Engaging images accompany information about Pluto and the dwarf planets. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
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