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When a solar or lunar eclipse is approaching, people excitedly prepare to watch the enthralling events. They're just small reminders that other celestial bodies are out there. In this book, readers will learn with the help of diagrams and key science vocabulary how eclipses happen, when they can expect them, and the differences between partial and full eclipses. Fun facts sprinkled throughout the text will encourage stargazers to mark their calendars...
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Black holes seem like the stuff of science fiction. It's incredible to think there's a mass in the universe with such a strong pull of gravity that not even light can escape it. But it's not science fiction, and there isn't just one black hole out there. Diagrams and photographs help readers explore concepts that even scientists can't fully explain yet. This book will encourage future astrophysicists that more is going on in the night sky than meets...
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Our sun is our constant companion, giving us a seemingly endless supply of light, heat, and energy. But it will have an end. Like all stars, the sun had a beginning, and it will die, too. This book details how this will happen and the likely effects the sun's end will have on Earth. Readers learn how gravity and nuclear fusion work together in the birth and death of stars. This captivating glimpse into the far, far future will awe enthusiasts of astronomy....
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The Kepler space telescope searches for planets outside of our solar system. So far, it's found more than 100. Scientists have tried to find out whether any of these planets could be habitable, a possible second home for us. Readers of this fascinating topic will find out what we'd need to live on another planet. They'll learn the latest theories about creating another Earthlike world. Imaginative images will help them picture themselves as one of...
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The night sky seems so constant. In reality, stars are being born, burning, and dying all the time. There's just so many of them, and they're so far away that we barely notice without the help of sophisticated scientific tools such as the Hubble Space Telescope. In this book, budding astronomers will learn about the life cycle of a star. They'll read how stars differ and how our sun compares to some of these stars. Incredible, colorful photographs...
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The image of Neil Armstrong stepping onto the moon in his spacesuit is a familiar one to most people. Few stop to think what an amazing invention the spacesuit is. Without it and similar ones of today, astronauts couldn't have accomplished the breathtaking feats they have. This book explores the many features of spacesuits, no ordinary uniforms. Photographs of astronauts performing spacewalks and other remarkable achievements show off the spacesuit...
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"What are constellations? Who named them? Where can they be found? Ancient peoples believed constellations held clues to the future. These groupings of stars helped farmers plant crops and sailors find their way home. Budding astronomers will learn all about constellations, including the history of studying the stars, how today's constellations were named, and how constellations help today's astronomers"--
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"Has the universe always existed? Scientists have looked further into space and discovered the galaxies moving. Were they once closer together? If scientists look far enough, can they discover where our universe started? Budding astronomers will learn all about the universe in this in-depth look at space science"--
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Full moons in folklore and legends are said to have magic power. Does a full moon really affect our planet and people living on it? Get a closer look at the moons in our solar system, from the known moons to the ones that haven't been discovered. Budding astronomers will learn all about moons, from Jupiter's 63 moons to the features of Earth's moon.
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What are asteroids, comets, and meteors made of? What can scientists do if an asteroid is headed toward Earth? Learn how astronomers prepare for space objects hitting Earth, from tracking them to building asteroid-hunting telescopes. Budding astronomers will learn all about meteors, asteroids, and comets, including the history of asteroids hitting Earth and the differences between space rocks.
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Does life exist somewhere other than Earth? How many planets are outside our galaxy? What happens when stars crash into each other? For a long time, people believed Earth was the only planet in the galaxy. Now we know the universe is much bigger. Budding astronomers will learn all about planets, stars, and galaxies, from what's already known to what scientists are still hoping to find out.
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What is a black hole? What is dark matter and what is it made of? How do scientists discover black holes and dark matter if they can't be seen? What do scientists know about these mysterious parts of the universe and what do they still hope to find out? Budding astronomers will learn the answers to these questions and more!
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"Solar and lunar eclipses have been a source of fascination since ancient times. Early cultures created myths to explain what was happening, ranging from animals eating the celestial bodies to the sun leaving the sky in anger. Today, thanks to advancements in science, we understand the principles behind these astronomical events. However, this understanding has not diminished our awe and fascination. Through engaging, age-appropriate text, augmented...
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"Until 1990, no one could say for certain that planets existed beyond our solar system. Today, thanks to unprecedented advancements in technology, astronomers have found more than 5,000 of these exoplanets. Some are Earth-sized, some orbit a sun-like star, and some are rocky rather than gaseous. Could any of them hold life as we know it? Full-color photographs and engaging, age-appropriate text let students explore the exciting field of exoplanet...
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"All stars have a finite life expectancy-even our own sun. Fortunately, many stars survive for billions of years. Our sun has existed for more than 4 billion years and has not yet reached the next phase of its life cycle. While it is inevitable that the sun will burn out, it will not be within the lifetime of anyone alive today. Through accessible main text, enhanced with vivid full-color photographs and informative graphic organizers, explores the...
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"Mars has been a source of fascination for thousands of years. Ray Bradbury's classic novel, The Martian Chronicles, was published in 1950, a full 15 years before the first up-close photographs of Mars were taken by Mariner 4. As time went on and technology advanced, scientists started to realize that a manned mission to Mars could one day be possible. However, many stumbling blocks remain before that point can be reached. Vivid full-color photographs...
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"The moon has been a source of fascination to cultures throughout history. Thousands of years ago, people made up myths to explain what the moon was and why it changed over the course of a month. Thanks to scientific advancements over the centuries, we now know the true reasons behind these early mysteries. We also know much more about how the moon's orbit affects our planet in ways big and small. Full-color photographs, intriguing fact boxes, and...
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"Asteroid collisions are not unknown to our planet. The atmosphere protects Earth from most of these heavenly bodies, but the largest ones can make it through. So far, although large asteroids have permanently altered Earth's terrain and the organisms living on it, no asteroid has yet been destructive enough to completely eradicate the planet. Is this a future possibility? What are scientists' plans in case of such an emergency? This volume examines...
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"Although Albert Einstein predicted the existence of black holes in 1916, they remained the stuff of science fiction until astronomers definitively proved his theory in 1971. Today, although we know more about black holes, we are far from a perfect understanding of these astronomical objects. This volume utilizes engaging fact boxes and vivid full-color photographs to help young readers better understand what we know about black holes as well as what...
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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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