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2019.
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English
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"This humorous informational picture book about the history of the universe answers some of the biggest questions humans have ever asked - like how the universe began and where we came from. Young readers will learn all about the Big Bang theory, how our solar system and planet were formed, how life began in the oceans and moved to land, what happened to the dinosaurs and how humans evolved from apes to explore, build communities all over the world...and...
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Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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Have you ever stared into the night sky, full of stars and planets? As a kid, Neil deGrasse Tyson was star-struck when he first visited a planetarium. The universe was calling him. Tyson pursued his interest in astronomy and studied to be an astrophysicist. In 1996, he became the director of New York's Hayden Planetarium. He is passionate about teaching people about the universe. Known for making science fun and easy to understand, he has hosted and...
8) Are you big?
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Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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"Are YOU big? A simple question sends readers to the far reaches of the universe"--
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2019.
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English
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"Questions about the universe are as popular as they are daunting to answer. Let this book help satiate young readers curiosity about outer space and the universe by answering this important question! Each page is written with accessible, age-appropriate language and paired with visual aids--including tons of photography from NASA--that bring the text to life. Fact boxes with "Out of this World!" tidbits add interest throughout the work, while graphic...
10) The universe
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English
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Describes the expansion of the universe as a result of The Big Bang.
12) Universe
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English
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Provides an in-depth, comprehensive look at the universe with a unique integration of words and pictures. Topics covered include: black holes, galaxies, the solar system, asteroids, meteors, meterorites, stars, quasars and more.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
A student-friendly reference to the universe's scientific mysteries provides essential facts, STEAM-based activities and graphic novel illustrations to discuss such topics as the formation of the earliest galaxies, the history of our solar system and theevolution of life on Earth.
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Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
A black teenager in the '70s-era Bronx was fascinated by space and frequently took his telescope up to the rooftop. But his neighbors were frightened, thinking he was an armed burglar. They called the police. In the mid-1990s, this same person was named Director of the American Museum of Natural History's world-renowned Hayden Planetarium. This enthralling biography of Neil deGrasse Tyson, America's favorite astrophysicist, takes the reader from the...
15) Space
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Pub. Date
[2012]
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English
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Take an interstellar journey of discovery into the universe with amazing facts and photographs in this introductory book on space.
17) The universe
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
The Universe explores the science of what we see in the night sky. Kids will learn about the life cycle of a star, find out how our universe was created, explore nebulae, galaxies, black holes, giant stars and more. Engaging photos, exciting graphics, and a fun quiz at the end of each book will keep them learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO....
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Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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"From the #1 bestselling science author for kids comes a hilarious new take on the universe and everything in it. Using the familiar rhythm of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly," follow along as the black hole swallows up everything that exists,from the biggest to the smallest pieces of matter. The silly, vibrant artwork is sure to make stargazers of all ages smile. Included in the book will be instructions for revealing secret, invisible...
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"What's inside a black hole? What are the sounds we hear from the depths of space? How did the moon form? When it comes to the realm beyond our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we're still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how scientists are working to solve the mysteries of our universe"--Provided by publisher.
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