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"For thousands of years, people have told stories about what the stars are and where they come from, from ancient Greek myths about the constellations to the ancient Egyptian belief that a king's soul became a star when he died. However, true scientific research took place alongside these stories. Later astronomers built on this foundational research, and with the help of scientific instruments such as spectrometers, the mystery of the stars was finally...
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"Mars has been visible in the night sky for thousands of years, but it is only recently that humans have begun to learn what the planet is really like. Early astronomers, believing they could see man-made canals through their telescopes, suggested that Mars was home to intelligent life. Was this true at one point in the planet's history-and could it support life in the future? Through detailed graphic organizers and full-color photographs, this volume...
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"For many years, children learned in school that there are nine planets in our solar system. The ninth planet, Pluto, was discovered in 1930. However, in 2006, Pluto was demoted. Why did this happen after nearly 80 years? What sets a planet apart from an asteroid, comet, or other celestial body? What exactly is a dwarf planet-Pluto's new designation? Readers learn the answers to these questions and more through engaging text, augmented by informative...
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"For years, people have reported seeing strange objects in the sky. Sometimes these take the form of lights or vague shapes; other times, the witnesses give detailed descriptions of what they believe to be alien spacecraft. In 2022, the United States Congress stated that reports of UFOs have been growing, but these flying objects often remain unidentified. What is the truth? Supplemented with informative graphic organizers and engaging fact boxes,...
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Gravity causes an apple to fall to the ground and keeps the moon in orbit around Earth, but it can also trap light for infinity in a dying star and ripple across the cosmos carrying the news of a massive collision between two distant black holes. With accessible language and breathtaking NASA images, students will explore the theory of gravity, from Newton's law of universal gravitation to Einstein's general relativity and beyond. This book supports...
32) I'm Your Venus
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She lost everything but her job. He wants her to risk it all to protect his secret. Can she put aside her fears and start over?Sylvia Stryker is the least qualified member of the Moon Unit Crew. After what happened on her first cruise, the company owes her a second chance. But when a promotional contest for passengers turns deadly, she's at risk of repeating past mistakes.When Sylvia discovers the victim's relationship to the head of security,...
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Gareth Stevens Pub
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2013
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"For many years, it was accepted as fact that our solar system had nine planets. However, one important meeting of astronomers in 2006 reduced that number to eight. They decided that Pluto was not a planet, a declaration that outraged some people. Readers will learn more about distant Pluto, such as how it was accidentally discovered. Brilliant photographs accompany the fascinating facts"--Provided by publisher.
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
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2013
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Readers will find out about the other planets that scientists have discovered through accessible text, fact boxes, and photographs. They will be introduced to scientific tools including the Kepler telescope, which has assisted in locating many planets outside of our solar system.
36) Are UFOs real?
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
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[2013]
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Featuring full-color photographs, fact boxes, and graphic organizers, this book discusses possible explanations for UFOs and famous sightings.
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Gareth Stevens Pub
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2013
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"We see the moon waxing and waning every month, and we know it controls the tides. However, we rarely wonder how it got there in the first place and why it continues to accompany Earth around the sun. Readers will learn some fascinating theories about the moon's origin and decide for themselves if they agree with the current accepted explanation"--Provided by publisher.
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
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2019.
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"The night sky is a place of wonder for all young readers. Stars are of particular fascination, especially once they learn that the sun is a star! In this book, learners explore the gases and life cycle of a star. Incredible, colorful photographs straight from NASA's telescopes and probes bring each spread to life. Thought-provoking text answers the title's question with easy, accessible language while still igniting interest. This book is right at...
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
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"Every generation is filled with the wonder of what's out there beyond our planet, making space travel and exploration one of the most popular science topics of all time. But what happens to all that stuff we send up into outer space? Does it come back down to Earth or stay up there forever? This exciting, high-interest topic attracts even reluctant readers to read about STEAM topics. Fact boxes add extra information that's "Out of this World!" throughout...
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