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83) Space scientists
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
This book examines the human explorers who are uncovering new information about space, whether they launch into space themselves or explore the cosmos through telescopes and sophisticated scientific instruments.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
Description
Presents a history of the universe, from the Big Bang to the formation of Earth, in the form of a letter written by the thirteen-billion-year-old universe itself to an Earth child.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1997]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Discusses various beliefs about the origin and nature of the universe and the studies of such scientists as Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, and Einstein, who have advanced our understanding of the universe.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"This engaging volume guides readers into the hearts of massive stars on a journey toward understanding one of the universe's most fascinating occurrences--a supernova event that signifies the end of a star's life. By exploring the origins of star formation and stellar evolutionary paths, students will come to understand the conditions that lead to the explosive deaths of massive stars, including an in-depth look at the groundbreaking detection of...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Dark energy is a mysterious force causing the universe to expand in an accelerating manner. Although Edwin Hubble discovered observational proof of expansion in 1929, the first direct evidence for dark energy came from supernova observations in the late 1990s. Untangling complex physics theories with accessible language, informative sidebars, and captivating imagery, this text explores the development and evaluation of scientific theories behind...
92) The universe
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Bang! Scientists think the universe started with the Big Bang, an explosion that created the universe about 13.7 billion years ago. The universe is still expanding. It's spreading out faster as it ages. It is everything that's anywhere! Where do you live in it? And what else is out there? Learn all about the Sun and our nearby neighbors, galactic clusters, superclusters, and cosmic voids.-- Provided by publisher.
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Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
With stunning photos of outer space and easy at-home experiments, this is the only guide kids need on their journey of learning about all things astronomy: the stars, the planets, the moon, and so much more! Buckle up and let Jenny Marder, a senior writer for NASA, be your guide to the universe! First stop: the moon! A perfect read for kids, just in time for the April 2024 total solar eclipse!
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1080L
Language
English
Description
"Travel back in time to the big bang, and learn about the formation of the universe. Explore the baffling world of black holes, and find out how scientists are searching for alien life. Discover the strangest sights of the universe, from quirky quasars to clouds that smell like raspberries."--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"According to many science fiction books and movies, antimatter is dangerous stuff--stuff that would blow up if it comes into contact with normal matter. Antimatter and normal matter will annihilate one another in a burst of energy, and if that burst could be captured, antimatter would provide vast amounts of power. Enhanced by detailed diagrams and illuminating sidebars, this engaging text uses comprehensible analogies to everyday experiences to...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Space is all around us, but how much do we know? Where do we even begin? Space Kids is the building block upon which children can learn about our universe. Covering topics such as stars, planets, moons and rockets as well as the basics of gravity and how astronauts eat and sleep in space, Space Kids moves through complex ideas with an accessibly fresh and original style.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"On December 26, 2015, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) detected gravitational waves generated from merging black holes for the first time in human history. But why is this significant? Through an engaging, easily accessible approach, the origins, dynamics, and ultimate fate of black holes are thoroughly unraveled so that students without a scientific background can grasp complex physics theories. This text supports the...
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