Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry


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Neil deGrasse Tyson’s #1 New York Times best-selling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young readers. 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 photos, infographics, and extra explanations to make even the trickiest concepts accessible. Building on the wonder inspired by outer space, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry introduces an exciting field and the principles of scientific inquiry to young readers.




If I Were an Astronaut


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Discusses activities astronauts do while they're in space.




Look Up!


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Henrietta Levitt was the first person to discover the scientific importance of a star’s brightness—so why has no one heard of her? Learn all about a female pioneer of astronomy in this picture book biography with audio. Henrietta Swan Leavitt was born on July 4, 1868, and she changed the course of astronomy when she was just twenty-five years old. Henrietta spent years measuring star positions and sizes from photographs taken by the telescope at the Harvard College Observatory, where she worked. After Henrietta observed that certain stars had a fixed pattern to their changes, her discovery made it possible for astronomers to measure greater and greater distances—leading to our present understanding of the vast size of the universe. An astronomer of her time called Henrietta Leavitt “one of the most important women ever to touch astronomy,” and another close associate said she had the “best mind at the Harvard Observatory.” Henrietta Leaveitt's story will inspire young women and aspiring scientists of all kinds and includes additional information about the solar system and astronomy. This eBook edition also includes audio accompaniment.




Barefoot Books Solar System


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Blast off to the solar system! Get ready for a breathtaking journey through our cosmic community. In this interactive guide, you will: Travel through richly illustrated pages featuring the eight planets that orbit the Sun; Spark curiosity with extra facts about stars, telescopes, galaxies and more; Delve into details about the latest advances in space exploration; Explore a glossary of scientific terms; Lift the flaps for extra knowledge.




Cold-Case Christianity


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Written by an L. A. County homicide detective and former atheist, Cold-Case Christianity examines the claims of the New Testament using the skills and strategies of a hard-to-convince criminal investigator. Christianity could be defined as a “cold case”: it makes a claim about an event from the distant past for which there is little forensic evidence. In Cold-Case Christianity, J. Warner Wallace uses his nationally recognized skills as a homicide detective to look at the evidence and eyewitnesses behind Christian beliefs. Including gripping stories from his career and the visual techniques he developed in the courtroom, Wallace uses illustration to examine the powerful evidence that validates the claims of Christianity. A unique apologetic that speaks to readers’ intense interest in detective stories, Cold-Case Christianity inspires readers to have confidence in Christ as it prepares them to articulate the case for Christianity.




Youth's Book of Astronomy


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Youth's Book of Astronomy


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Reprint of the original, first published in 1838.




Exploring the Night Sky


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Winner of the 1987 New York Academy of Sciences Children's Science Book Award, Exploring the Night Sky is aimed at novice star gazers anxious to expand their astronomical repertorie beyond the Big and Little Dippers. Dickinson has designed a superb introduction to astonomy that is clear, concise, and very "user friendly" no matter what the child's age. 50 color photographs and illustrations.




Zoo in the Sky


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Identifies the groups of stars known as constellations and discusses their origin, uses, and observation.




Bright Star, Night Star


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(Science, astronomy) "Eye-opening and page-turning!" - UP Author's 2014 cover design award. A picture book introduction to the night sky-accompany an American Indian child in finding stars, moons, galaxies, and other heavenly bodies (kids ages 4 - 9, preschool to 4th grade). STEM book activities include identifying constellations and distinguishing between planets and stars. Comes with an online astronomy GLOSSARY, characters of color, and rich illustrations to aid vocabulary comprehension by Spanish illustrator Luis F. Sanz (Why Juan Can't Sleep: A Mystery?). Expose your child to the starry skies, Monument Valley, and a little space science. Read aloud educational book, about 400 English words by award-winning children's author Karl Beckstrand.Careers for Kids (multicultural) series - #1. Others in the series: Ma MacDonald Flees the Farm; The Bridge of the Golden Wood: A Parable on How to Earn a Living; Great Cape o' Colors - Capa de colores (English-Spanish) ChildrenEarn. 30-page, 8.5"x8.5" grow up science book/astronomy book for kids/girls; hard cover, soft cover, or ebook; Worldwide rights (c) 2014 Premio Publishing & Gozo Books; PremioBooks, Baker & Taylor, Follett, Brodart, Ingram, Amazon/Kindle, Sun, B&N/Nook, EBSCO, Flipkart, Gardners, iBooks, Inktera, Kobo, Library Direct, Mackin, Native, OverDrive, Quality, SCRIBD, txtr, and Walmart online. LCCN: 2013913403, JNF051040, JUV011040, JUV036000, JUV010000, JUV020000, JUV054000, ISBN Hard: 978-0985398880, ISBN Soft: 978-0615856155 (ebook ISBN: 978-1310128097)