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Beyond the Horizon is a book that delves into the wonders of space science and invites readers to embark on a journey of discovery through the cosmos. From the origins of the universe to the latest discoveries in exoplanet research, this book takes readers on an immersive tour of the universe and its many mysteries.The book begins by introducing readers to the basics of space science, such as the laws of physics that govern our understanding of the...
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The brilliant German mathematician Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), one of the founders of modern astronomy, revolutionized the Copernican heliocentric theory of the universe with his three laws of motion: that the planets move not in circular but elliptical orbits, that their speed is greatest when nearest the sun, and that the sun and planets form an integrated system. This volume contains two of his most important works: The Epitome of Copernican Astronomy...
3) What if the Earth Had Two Moons?: And Nine Other Thought-Provoking Speculations on the Solar System
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"What if?" questions stimulate people to think in new ways, to refresh old ideas, and to make new discoveries. In What If the Earth Had Two Moons, Neil Comins leads us on a fascinating ten-world journey as we explore what our planet would be like under alternative astronomical conditions. In each case, the Earth would be different, often in surprising ways.
The title chapter, for example, gives us a second moon orbiting closer to Earth than the...
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From the first time, a person looked up at the sky and wondered "What's out there?" humans have dreamed about exploring the cosmos.
This book is part of a series ‘A True Book: Space Exploration’, that includes the titles ‘Human Missions to Outer Space’, ‘Mars Rovers’, ‘The International Space Station’, and’ UFO's’. The series features the latest NASA imagery and lively text to bring the wonder of space exploration directly to...
5) UFO's
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IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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From the first time a person looked up at the sky and wondered "What's our there?" humans have dreamed about exploring the cosmos.
Over the years, there have been hundreds of reports of UFO (or unidentified flying object) sightings-which the U.S. government seemed to ignore. But, a recently released Pentagon report tells a different story. For five years, a secret government agency was tracking and investigating these sightings. Now, in the pages...
6) Mars Rovers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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From the first time, a person looked up at the sky and wondered "What's out there?" humans have dreamed about exploring the cosmos.
This book is part of a series, A True Book: Space Exploration, that includes the titles Human Missions to Outer Space, Mars Rovers, The International Space Station, and UFO's. The series features the latest NASA imagery and lively text to bring the wonder of space exploration directly to readers.
For so long, our neighbor...
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From the first time, a person looked up at the sky and wondered "What's out there?" humans have, dreamed about exploring the cosmos.
This book is part of a series, A True Book: Space Exploration, that includes, the titles, ‘Human Missions to Outer Space’, ‘Mars Rovers’, ‘The International Space Station’, and ‘UFO's’. The series features the latest NASA imagery and lively, text to bring the wonder of space exploration directly to readers.
In...
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In these lively and fascinating essays edited by theoretical physicist Jim Al-Khalili, scientists from around the world weigh in on the latest advances in the search for intelligent life in the universe and discuss just what that might look like.
Since 2000, science has seen a surge in data and interest on several fronts related to E.T. (extraterrestrials); A.I. (artificial intelligence); and SETI (search for extraterrestrial intelligence). The...
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The true story of Dr. Mae Jemison, whose lifelong passions of science and dance prepared her to become a trailblazing astronaut.
Today, Dr. Mae Jemison is famous for being the first Black woman to travel into outer space. But when she was growing up, she felt torn between two passions: science and dance. It seemed like an impossible choice. There had to be some way to make room for both-and Mae found one. As an adult, she combined her gifts of...
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