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The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist. What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson. But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with...
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English
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"In Exploding Stars and Invisible Planets, Fred Watson, an award-winning astronomer, presents the most up-to-date knowledge on hot topics in astronomy and space science, providing a fascinating and entertaining account of the latest research. Watson explains how to find invisible planets around other stars, why dark matter matters, and the future of citizen space travel, all while recounting the seismic shifts in understanding that have taken place...
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Publisher
Bantam
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
xxiv, 313 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
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English
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"Stephen Hawking's closest collaborator offers the intellectual superstar's final thoughts on the cosmos--a dramatic revision of the theory that made him the heir to Einstein's legacy. Perhaps the biggest question Stephen Hawking tried to answer in his extraordinary life was how the universe could have created conditions so perfectly hospitable to life. Pondering this mystery led Hawking to study the big bang origin of the universe, but his early...
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Publisher
Sourcebooks Explore
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 x 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"From the #1 bestselling science author for kids comes a hilarious new take on the universe and everything in it. Using the familiar rhythm of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly," follow along as the black hole swallows up everything that exists, from the biggest to the smallest pieces of matter. The silly, vibrant artwork is sure to make stargazers of all ages smile. Included in the book will be instructions for revealing secret, invisible...
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Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
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English
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"Since the beginning, humans have created stories about the universe. From early mythology to modern-day science is a long journey, yet 95 percent of the world "out there" remains a mystery. What will we believe tomorrow? Marion Dane Bauer's glowing poetry combines with Hari & Deepti's intricate cut-paper illustrations, dazzling with light and shadow, to celebrate an active, vital, changing, and growing universe. They also show how we humans--the...
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Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
ix, 226 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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English
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A rising star in astrophysics presents an accessible and eye-opening look at five ways the universe could end, and the lessons each scenario reveals about the most important concepts in cosmology.
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
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224 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
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English
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"From planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies, every page will captivate young readers. Engaging storybook-style descriptions of each object allow readers to delve into myths, legends, trivia, and key discoveries about the solar system and beyond. Wonder at the rocky rings around Saturn, discover the tale behind the constellation Centaurus, and gaze at the fountains gushing from Jupiter's moon Enceladus"--
13) The universe
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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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....
14) Only one
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Publisher
Anne Schwartz Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 26 cm
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English
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"This picture book showcases the unique beauty of our one-and-only universe--its galaxies, stars, and planets--as well as our one-and-only Earth, and the precious life it contains"--
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2013.
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192 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 29 cm
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English
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[This book] brings ... unbelievable facts ... to life with the help of 200 jaw-dropping visual comparisons across a wide range of subjects from outer space to the human body--Front jacket flap.
19) The zoomable universe: an epic tour through cosmic scale, from almost everything to nearly nothing
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Scientific American/Farrar, Straus, and Giroux
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
xi, 206 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
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English
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DK, parte de Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
1 volume : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm
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Español
Description
Junto con la oruga muy hambrienta, los más pequeños viajarán alrededor del mundo, explorando los continentes y descubriendo curiosidades y datos sorprendentes sobre temas diferentes: dónde viven sus animales preferidos, cómo eran los dinosaurios, cómo vivian nuestros ancestros en la antigüedad, cómo crecen las plantas, cómo funciona el cuerpo humano, cómo viaja la luz y el sonido, cuántos planetas hay en nuestro sistema solar... �Todo...
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