Krantz, Laura
Summary: "How likely is it that humans aren't alone in the universe? Reports of strange lights, UFO sightings and alien encounters abound-and some (like recent accounts from U.S. Navy pilots) even sound credible. And in recent years, armed with state-of-the-art technology and better information, the search for extraterrestrials overflows with exciting possibilities. Within our own solar system,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 576.8 KRAPlait, 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 PLAHunter, Nick.
Summary: This title teaches readers about the first brave, but sometimes ill-informed, explorers who ventured into outer space. Read all about the rocket ships, space shuttles, and the living things that pioneered the zone outside of Earth's atmosphere.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Raintree 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 530 HUNMortillaro, Nicole
Summary: "An in-depth look at the lives and accomplishments of seven . . . women in the world of astronomy and space study. With a focus on feminist and stem-related content, this non-fiction book is written by a Senior Science Reporter for CBC"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Annick Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 MORLowery, Mike
Summary: "Perfect for fans of Dog Man who love nonfiction, this is the definitive, go-to book about everything AWESOME you EVER wanted to know about all things outer space. Uncover a wealth of weird, wacky, and wild facts about our universe, from planets to supernovas to space travel and everything in-between, told in Mike Lowery's signature, acclaimed comic style with bright and energetic artwork,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2021
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Place a hold to request this item.Stille, Darlene R.
Summary: An introduction to the Milky Way with information about its formation and characteristics. Includes diagrams, fun facts, a glossary, and stunning full-color illustrations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2017
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Place a hold to request this item.Hankin, Rebecca
Summary: "An introduction to unusual objects and phenomena in the universe. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2017
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: The National Geographic Encyclopedia of Space offers clear and concise explanations of the planets; telescopes; manned space flight; satellites; the origin of the universe; the contributions of Nicolaus Copernicus, Edwin Hubble, and Stephen Hawking; and much more. The Encyclopedia of Space answers such questions as How vast is the Milky Way? What makes a satellite stay up? How does deep space...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Sci Space GloverStille, Darlene R.
Summary: "An introduction to galaxies with information about their formation and characteristics. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2017
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Summary: "An overview of the structure and nature of objects that make up the universe. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2017
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Place a hold to request this item.Trotta, Roberto
Summary: "Here's what it is about: For tens of thousands of years, the stars were our constant companions. In the glow of today's artificial lighting, when even professional astronomers study the universe by staring at screens rather than through eyepieces, we have forgotten this intimacy with the cosmos. Roberto Trotta is here to remind us: one of our species' most enduring and (literally) universal...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Basic Books 2023