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Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"When you gaze into the sky at night, what do you see? Most of us see only the brightest stars because they are the only ones that can cut through the artificial light that overwhelms the night. But up there, beyond the haze of streetlights and buildings, lies the Milky Way--our home galaxy. The words and photos in The Secret Galaxy allow young readers to see the stars as never before."--
2) Exoplanets
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
Introduces exoplanets, examining the planets outside of our solar system, discussing what makes them habitable, and exploring the efforts to discover new life.--
3) Mercury
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to the planet Mercury, discussing what makes it unique and more.
7) Neptune
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
Introduces readers to Neptune and what makes it unique from other planets in our solar system. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
10) The Milky Way
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This title will cover how our galaxy got its start billions of years ago, what it's been doing since then, its size, and everything that is a part of it.--
11) Galaxies
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Our solar system is just one small part of our galaxy--and there are thousands of galaxies besides our own. In this accessible and straightforward text, readers are introduced to the marvels of galaxies. Formation, sizes, and shapes of galaxies are discussed, including the Milky Way. Galactic movement and how scientists study galaxies are also revealed. Color photos, fast facts, and Words to Know increase the reader's learning experience, while a...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Blast off to the oldest star in our galaxy, zoom around planetary nebulae dubbed "the butterflies of space," circle past humongous, ringed exoplanets, and close in on newly discovered orbs that just might support alien life. David Aguilar, former Director of Science Information at the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and creator of Cosmic Catastrophes and Seven Wonders of the Solar System, takes us on a unique space journey through the...
16) The Milky Way
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book discusses the Milky Way, a spiral-shaped galaxy which has our solar system located in one of its spiral-shaped arms; describes stars orbiting the center of a galaxy; and explains that scientists study information about the Milky Way from space telescopes that are orbiting Earth.
17) Galaxies
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An illustrated introduction to galaxies that explains different types and shapes of galaxies, the Milky Way, and related topics.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2004
Description
Discusses how stars cluster into galaxies and how galaxies move apart as the universe expands. Describes the properties of stars and the life cycle of a star. Identifies our place in the Milky Way galaxy and explores the vast universe of galaxies beyond the Milky Way. Describes how increasingly powerful tools allow scientists to look ever deeper into the universe.
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