Download or read book A Curiosity of the Solar System written by Ian Antony and published by Atmos Press. This book was released on 2017-03-17 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in 1851, A Curiosity of the Solar System follows the adventures of Captain Ivor Hooke, an affable but rather undistinguished officer in the British army who has been sent on a mission of diplomacy to one of the farthest flung corners of the British Empire. Ivor is soon hurled in to a world of rebellious intrigue that sees him plotting his escape from a city suspended above the clouds while being pursued by the ruthlessly piratical Jebediah Craven. Throughout the course of his journey Ivor will encounter a curious collection of characters, contraptions and conspiracies while also embarking upon his own peculiar voyage of self-discovery.
Download or read book Solar System written by David Wolstenholme Hughes and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring incredible photography from satellites and manned spaceflights, from the International Space Station to the Hubble telescope, this book brings the night sky to life. -- Publisher.
Download or read book The Planets Our Solar System Book For Kids written by Maria Yiangou and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-22 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the eight planets and the Solar System through fun facts and adorable illustrations. Each planet is depicted as a fun character which reveals interesting space facts about itself. An educational picture book ideal for young children who want to learn about the planets and space. The ideal learning book for toddlers, children in preschool, kindergarten or a higher grade, for ages 2 through to 7.
Download or read book My First Book of Planets written by Dr. Bruce Betts and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-06-16 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blast off on an exploration of outer space with this colorful solar system book for kids 3-5 Get little astronomers excited about the cosmos—from the bright and burning sun, to our own blue Earth, stormy Neptune, and every planet in between. With this incredible exploration of planets for preschool and kindergarten kids, curious learners will discover the ultimate solar system book, featuring amazing pictures and fascinating facts about what makes each planet so special, including its size, distance from the sun, what the surface is like, how many moons it has, and more! Go beyond other planet books for kids with: BIG, BEAUTIFUL IMAGES: Vibrant photos and illustrations will take kids deep into space—no telescope required. ASTRONOMY FOR KIDS: Learn all about the eight planets in our solar system, plus dwarf planets Ceres, Pluto, Eris, Haumea, and Makemake. FUN SPACE FACTS: Did you know the bubbles in soda are the same gas that's on Venus? Out of this world facts will make this toddler space book a hit! Show kids the amazing universe that surrounds them with My First Book of Planets.
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About the Solar System written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You may think the Solar System consists of the sun and the eight planets that orbit around it. However, there are other things out there. There are comets, moons, asteroids, meteors, dust, ice, rock and much more. Plus there is a whole lot of man made junk. How much do you know about the solar system? Which planet had the potential to become a star? How many asteroids are there in the asteroid belt? How average is our sun? How far does the sun’s gravity extend? How old is our solar system? LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Download or read book The Solar System written by Ian Graham and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The solar system can be a complicated topic, especially with young readers trying to obtain a grasp on this mind-boggling subject. However, this volume acts as an engaging primer to help young readers learn about the sun, the planets, and other aspects of the solar system. Challenging questions encourage readers to think about what they already know about the solar system. After a bit of self-query and pondering, they're provided with enlightening answers that also reinforce crucial concepts from the elementary science curriculum. They'll learn answers to where the sun goes at night, why the planets are different colors, why Earth is called Earth, and if there is life anywhere else.
Download or read book Curious Questions and Answers about the Solar System written by Ian Graham and published by . This book was released on 2019-09 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fascinating Facts about the Solar System written by Jane Alison Walker and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the solar system, including which planet has at least 18 moons, and which planet is known as the evening star.
Download or read book The Story of the Solar System written by George F. Chambers and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-12 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Story of the Solar System" by George F. Chambers is an informative journey through the celestial realm. Chambers' book offers a detailed exploration of the formation and evolution of our solar system, accompanied by vivid illustrations. Whether you're an aspiring astronomer or simply curious about the cosmos, this book provides a captivating narrative of the planets, asteroids, and other celestial bodies that make up our solar system.
Download or read book An Introduction to the Solar System written by David A. Rothery and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-01-11 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ongoing advances in Solar System exploration continue to reveal its splendour and diversity in remarkable detail. This undergraduate-level textbook presents fascinating descriptions and colour images of the bodies in the Solar System, the processes that occur upon and within them, and their origins and evolution. It highlights important concepts and techniques in boxed summaries, while questions and exercises are embedded at appropriate points throughout the text, with full solutions provided. Written and edited by a team of practising planetary scientists, this third edition has been updated to reflect our current knowledge. It is ideal for introductory courses on the subject, and is suitable for self-study. The text is supported by online resources, hosted at www.cambridge.org/solarsystem3, which include selected figures from the book, self-assessment questions and sample tutor assignments, with outlines of suggested answers.
Download or read book Learn about Space and Planets written by Susan Akass and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How far away is the Sun? What is a shooting star? Why is there life on Earth? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this fun and fact-filled guide to our universe, the solar system and natural phenomena like life and gravity. In this awesome guide, discover how to become an astronomer by studying the Sun, Moon and stars in our galaxy, as well as learning about the terrains of different planets (did you know that there are volcanoes known as pancake domes found only on Venus?!). As well as up-to-date information and mind-boggling facts, Learn about Space and Planets is full of step-by-step activities and experiments you can do at home, to help illustrate the science right in front of your eyes! How would you fancy creating an exploding volcano, or seeing how craters are made using flour, cocoa powder and sprinkles? Enjoy learning all about space and planets, and be prepared to have your mind blown!
Download or read book I Am the Solar System written by Rebecca McDonald and published by . This book was released on 2020-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Solar System is an incredible neighborhood centered around one very important star called the Sun. Discover the many amazing objects that call the Solar System home! In this simple Solar System book for kindergarten and first grade, kids are introduced to basic space concepts that are made easy to follow and remember. Starting at the Sun and working outward through the planets and belts, children will discover space objects and follow the flow of the solar wind, taking a fun and informative tour of the Solar System. Both boys and girls ages 5-8 will love the bright, colorful images of the planets and objects brought to life as characters, making learning more enjoyable and engaging. Kids will enjoy learning facts with the imaginatively illustrated Sun and planets that help build a love of learning while simultaneously presenting educational and scientific facts. Large print and easy to follow information tell all about the solar system for kids at preschool level learning. Travel the Solar System in an imaginary spaceship that tours the planets, and both belts, all the way to where the Solar System ends, and interstellar space begins. How many planets are in the Solar System? What type of planets are they? What happens to the solar wind? Have any spacecraft made it out of the Solar System? Where does the Solar System end? Find the answer to these questions and many more. I Am the Solar System is an excellent book for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and first graders just beginning to understand the basic concepts of the Solar System they are part of.I Am the Solar System, along with the numerous other books in the I Am series are a great addition to the Montessori method of teaching. The I Am series is geared toward scientific learning and independent thought. An excellent companion for Montessori classroom activities and as a stand alone read aloud.
Download or read book Fun Interesting Facts about Our Solar System written by Oliver Barkley and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT OUR SOLAR SYSTEM. The solar system is a collection of planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around the sun. The solar system has been around for about 4.6 billion years and it is still changing. We live on planet Earth, which orbits around the sun. The Earth is the third planet from the sun and is one of eight planets in our solar system. The other planets are Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Mercury is the closest planet to the sun in our solar system followed by Venus, Earth and Mars. The sun is a star that creates light, heat and energy for life on Earth. The solar system has eight planets and the sun. The sky is the dome where stars and planets shine. We can see the sky at night and during the day. One light year is how far light travels in one year. A light year is about 5,878,520,000 miles or 9,460,730,234 kilometers. The sun is a star that creates light and heat. The sun is the brightest star in our sky and makes the sky a bright blue color. The moon is a planet that creates its own light. BONUS --- PAPERBACK CONTAINS CROSSWORD AND WORD SEARCH PUZZLE
Download or read book Solar System for Kids written by Hilary Statum and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Space is limitless -- just like your imagination! Get ready to take an amazing journey to the stars. Solar System for Kids is filled with fascinating facts, photographs, and illustrations that'll excite your mind and charge your curiosity. Of all the solar system books for kids 6-8, this one teaches you about the birth of the universe and how scientists believe galaxies, stars, and planets came into being. Explore the Sun, planets, dwarf planets, moons, and the asteroid belt in one of the most engaging solar system books for kids. This standout among solar system books for kids offers tips for spotting constellations, planets, comets, and more -- from your backyard. From navigating the night sky to learning about objects billions of miles away, this book answers curious kids' big questions about the universe. Strap in, Junior Scientist. 3, 2, 1... blast off!
Download or read book My First Book of Planets written by Bruce Betts and published by Rockridge Press. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blast off on an exploration of our solar system—a fun space book for kids 3 to 5 Get even the smallest astronomer excited for the big universe of space, from the bright and burning sun to our own blue Earth to ice-capped Pluto and every planet in between. With this book, kids will explore the entire solar system through incredible photos and fascinating facts on what makes each planet so special—like their size, distance from the sun, what the surface is like, how many moons they have, and more! This planets for kids book includes: Big, beautiful images―Vibrant photos will take kids deep into space and onto each planet―no telescope required. Astronomy for kids―Learn all about the eight planets in our solar system, plus dwarf planets Ceres, Pluto, Eris, Haumea, and Makemake. Fun space facts―Did you know the bubbles in soda are the same gas that’s on Venus? Out of this world facts will keep kids glued to the page and excited to explore the sky. Show kids the amazing universe that surrounds them with this fun and engaging astronomy book.
Download or read book The Solar System written by Gregory Vogt and published by Twenty First Century Books. This book was released on 1995 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compilation of information about the solar system includes sections on space organizations, planetary data, successful interplanetary spacecraft, photographs from space, and more.
Download or read book Beyond the Solar System written by Mary Kay Carson and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2013-06 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracing the evolution of humankind's pursuit of astronomical knowledge, this resource looks deep into the furthest reaches of space. Children will follow along as the realization that the Earth is not at the center of the universe leads all the way up to recent telescopic proof of planets orbiting stars outside the solar system. In addition to its engaging history, this book contains 21 hands-on projects to further explore the subjects discussed. Readers will build a three-dimensional representation of the constellation Orion, see how the universe expands using an inflating balloon, and construct a reflecting telescope out of a makeup mirror and a magnifying glass. It also includes small biographies of famous astronomers, a time line of major scientific discoveries, a glossary of technical terms, and dozens of full-color images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope and the Chandra X-Ray Observatory.
