Johnson, Kelsey
Summary: "Over thousands of years, stargazers have noticed shapes in the stars, also called constellations. Different cultures have seen mythical animals and heroes within these constellations, and many travelers have used the stars as a guide for their journeys. This book will show young astronomers how to read the night sky as they discover more than 20 unique constellations. From Canis Major to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.8 JOHDriscoll, Michael
Summary: Provides an introduction to astronomy, discussing how planets get their names, the best time to spot a "shooting star," and why the moon changes shape.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 520 DRIWalliman, Dominic
Summary: Learn all about the stars in our universe, including our own sun! From scientific discoveries to the constellations dreamed up by humans centuries ago, the adventurous and wise Professor Astro Cat will guide young readers through fascinating facts. A fun way for budding astronomers to learn about the stars in the sky.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flying Eye Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 520 WALHopkinson, Deborah
Summary: "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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Publisher / Publication Date: Anne Schwartz Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HOPSlade, Suzanne
Summary: "During the night, as a child sleeps in her bedroom, the reader is taken on an exploration of our solar system, galaxies beyond, and finally the universe as a whole"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SLASmibert, Angie
Summary: Introduces the cycles of the night sky, including why the night sky changes, different constellations, and discover how the moon is involved.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Childs World 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 520 SMIClaybourne, Anna
Summary: " With a double cover, one half of the book is focused on the sky during the day, while if you turn the book over the other half focuses on the sky at night. Inside, readers can discover all about airborne wildlife, weird weather, aircraft, stars and constellations, and their mythology. What do you see when you look up at the sky? It may seem like a big, empty space, but it's busier than you...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Welbeck Editions 2021
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Summary: This book teaches readers about how the moon reflects the sun's light, and why the moon seems to change shape throughout the month. The book is complete with labeled images when needed, simple text, and more facts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids Jumbo, an imprint of Abdo Kids 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.32 HANGillingham, Sara
Summary: Illustrated guide to the 88 internationally recognized constellations with stories and legends. Includes key star information, location descriptions, and maps.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Phaidon Press, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.8 GILEdwards, Nicola
Summary: "Experience how different habitats, from the city to the ocean, come alive when the sun sets. Meet animals that make their own elaborate beds and others that sleep while swimming or flying. Explore the history of human sleep across the globe and dive into a world of dreams"--Back cover
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Publisher / Publication Date: 360 Degrees, an imprint of Little Tiger Group 2019
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Place a hold to request this item.Mitton, Jacqueline.
Summary: Presents facts about stars, nebulas, galaxies, and constellations and recounts the Greek myths that provided widely-known names for ten constellations, from Andromeda to Pegasus.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2003
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Space MittonMitton, Jacqueline.
Summary: Brilliantly colored paintings illustrate this introduction to constellations and the animals which ancient stargazers imagined as they made their observations of the night sky.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Society 1998
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.8 MITCopies Available at Fife Lake
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC MittonMosco, Rosemary
Summary: With Science Comics, you can explore the depths of the ocean, the farthest reaches of space, and everything in between! These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects.In this volume, get up close and personal with Earth's nearest neighbors ? Venus with its acid rainstorms, Saturn and its rings of ice, and the heart of it all, the Sun. Humans have...
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2018
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: A novel approach to stargazing, featuring step-by-step guides to identifying the key constellations across the northern hemisphere. Includes a glow-in-the dark night sky viewer.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.8 STAPlait, Philip
Summary: Drawing on the latest scientific research and his prodigious imagination, a renowned astronomer and science communicator takes us on an immersive tour of the universe to view ten of the most spectacular sights outer space has to offer, including the strange, beautiful shadows cast by a hundred thousand stars.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton & Company 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 520 PLAMcDonald, Bob
Summary: "Beloved science commentator Bob McDonald takes us on a tour of our galaxy, unraveling the mysteries of the universe and helping us navigate our place among the stars. How big is our galaxy? Is there life on those distant planets? Are we really made of star dust? And where do stars even come from? In An Earthling's Guide to Outer Space, we finally have the answers to all those questions and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 520.2 MCDProudfit, Benjamin
Summary: "Astronomy is a branch of science that's concerned with space, planets, stars, and the universe. Astronomers are scientists who try to understand the workings of the universe by studying celestial bodies and whatever else lies beyond Earth's atmosphere. How exactly do they do this? In this illuminating book, readers will discover how astronomers conduct research, collect data, and analyze their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2022
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Summary: Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat introduces Sally and Dick to the planets, stars, and moons in our universe.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 1999
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: 520 Rabe,1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: BR RED RAB
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 520 RABBauer, Marion Dane
Summary: "From planets and stars to constellations and meteor showers, readers will discover the amazing sights that can be seen in our night sky in this stellar Level 1 Ready-to-Read"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Guibert, Grace
Summary: Did you know that the sun is actually white? And that there is gravity in space? Or that shooting stars aren't actually stars at all? The engaging, play-along format makes learning exciting!
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc. 2018
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Place a hold to request this item.Read, John A.
Summary: John A. Read covers everything needed to identify constellations, planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae and more. Inquisitive stargazers will find planet hunting and star hopping easy with clearly plotted routes and images of the sky both as seen by the naked eye and detailed views from a telescope.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Formac Publishing Company Limited 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523 REAParker, Steve
Summary: "Have you ever wondered what's in space? Take a journey through the solar system and beyond to discover the secrets of our amazing universe"--Page [4] of cover. Contains quiz.
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Publisher / Publication Date: QEB Publishing, Inc. 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 520 PARCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Space ParkerBailey, R. J.
Summary: "Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early fluent readers to a career in astronomy. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pogo Books are published by Jump! 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 520.23 BAIOlson, Elsie
Summary: This title explores tools, methods, discoveries, and careers in the Astronomy field. Accompanying the main text are activities from a constellation projector to black hole art. Step-by-step crafts encourage readers to engage with what they learned, solidifying their new knowledge. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO 2024