Parker, 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 ParkerSummary: "In distant realms far beyond the familiar solar system, an epic drama is playing out, with a cast list featuring rogue planets, colliding galaxies, and black holes more massive than a billion suns, and each character has its own extraordinary story to tell."
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV UNISummary: Provides an exploration of space from the nearest planets of the solar system to far-off galaxies and examines the tools and techniques of space flight.--
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2016
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Place a hold to request this item.Harrison, James.
Summary: Explores space including planets, galaxies, the universe, stars, meteors and comets, and space exploration.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kingfisher 2012
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED HARBone, Emily
Summary: Open the giant fold-out pages to discover the wonders of space-from our Sun and the planets in our Solar System, to massive stars, enormous galaxies and lots, lots more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Set Big Book 520 Bone 2013McDonald, 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 MCDPlait, 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 PLAStott, Carole
Summary: Presents information about space, including how fast the Earth is spinning, how many galaxies there are, and how many exoplanets have been discovered.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kingfisher 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "Space: A Visual Encyclopedia is completely revised and updated for 2020, with new images and information to cover the latest developments in all things space-y. From Space travel and exploration, to the wonders of the Solar System such as the Moon and the Sun, and the mysteries of the Universe such as dark matter and black holes, this book covers all you need to know about the cosmos. The most...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J520 SPAStuart, Colin
Summary: Introduces the solar system, discussing how it formed; profiling the planets, Sun, and Moon; and providing a brief history of space travel.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Button Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.2 STUParker, Steve
Summary: 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Gestalten 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE DESSummary: Guaranteed to amaze and educate, the Brainwaves, mischievous pint-sized guides, take readers on a wild ride through a wide range of science topics, from the wisest and wackiest inventions to the adventures of pioneering astronauts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 500 MOSArtist Not Provided
Summary: Physicist Brian Greene discusses the mysteries and wonders of the universe and challenges commonly held perceptions of space and time.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Distribution 2011
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV FABLowery, 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.Summary: Is M theory Einstein's elusive "theory of everything"? In this program, visionary physicists Neil Turok, of Cambridge University; Burt Ovrut, of the University of Pennsylvania; Paul Steinhardt, of Princeton University; and others theorize on a revolutionary cosmology that explains what happened at the Big Bang-and in the process posit a continuum in which our universe is but one bubble among an...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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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: In 17th century Florence, Italy, Galileo trained his spyglass on the heavens and discovered that Jupiter has four moons, Venus has phases like the Moon, and, most shocking of all: Earth is not the center of the universe. This program follows the history of the telescope from the days of Copernicus to recent findings from the Hubble Telescope.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: An astronomer recently made an unexpected discovery - that the universe is expanding faster than ever and is actually being pushed apart. This episode of NOVA follows two rival astronomy teams as they work to unlock the secrets of the universe, including the riddle of a mysterious force that some scientists believe counteracts gravity. Stunning three-dimensional cosmic simulations captured with...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2000
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Stille, 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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Place a hold to request this item.Stille, Darlene R.
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.Summary: Beginning with the history of astronomy (Ptolemy, Copernicus, Giordano Bruno, Galileo), this program considers the mathematics of motion (velocity, acceleration); gravity (Kepler's discoveries, Newton's laws, center of gravity, astronomical units); the properties of stars (parallax, flux, luminosity, color, Hertzsprung-Russell diagram); relativity (Einstein's theories, speed of light,...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009