Astronomy category: 2403 books

En medio de más de 200 mil millones de estrellas en una que mide de 100,000 años luz, la vida se ha descubierto solo en un lugar de la Vía Láctea: el planeta Tierra. Sin embargo, la Vía Láctea es una de las muchas galaxias que existen en el vasto universo. Mientras que la vida extraterrestre...

Mientras que solo 12 personas realmente han tenido contacto con ella, muchas canciones y películas han presentado este objeto brillante. Pero no es una superestrella, ni siquiera es una estrella. Es nuestra luna. Desde las mareas y el seguimiento del tiempo a la atracción gravitacional en las órbitas,...

This book explains the conditions that allow life to flourish on Earth, and the possibility of finding life on other planets.

¡La Tierra y la luna siempre están en movimiento! Conoce todo sobre cómo la luna gira alrededor de la Tierra y por qué la luna se ve diferente de noche a noche. La luna pasa por diferentes fases en función de su posición en relación con la Tierra y el sol. Las imágenes vibrantes son acompañadas...

¿Por qué se dice de la Tierra que es el planeta azul? ¿Cómo se forma un tsunami? ¿Qué son las energías renovables? Selvas tropicales y desiertos, plantas y animales, vientos y meteorología, astrónomos y descubridores: esta obra divulgativa para niñas y niños de a partir de 8 años ofrece...

The wide range of planets in our small solar system alone is remarkable--giant planets; dwarf planets; rocky, watery, and gaseous planets; frigid planets and blazing-hot planets; and planets surrounded by rings or multiple moons. Then travel beyond our solar system and begin exploring the so-called...

What space objects can have millions of times more mass than our Sun, but they remain invisible? Black holes! Their gravity is so strong that not even light can escape. In this book, you'll learn about one of the amazing wonders of space. As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series...

Could there be other planets in the universe similar to those in our solar system? Yes! Scientists have discovered worlds circling distant stars. They call these objects exoplanets. In this book, you'll learn how scientists detect these faraway worlds. As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection,...

On January 7, 1610, Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei turned his newly developed telescope to Jupiter. He discovered four objects orbiting the giant planet. It took him another night’s observations to clearly distinguish between two of them.He called them “The Medicean planets”, after the Medici...

Curious kids will learn about the different planets in our solar system, including our own precious planet, Earth! Interactive spreads help young readers learn basic concepts while sweet, poetic text helps them understand how special our solar system is in the grand context of outer space. These engaging...

From the best-selling and compelling Basher, comes a book that shines its light into out-of-this-world beings who make the universe tick. Learn about the amazing research that is revolutionizing space exploration, from the pioneering space crafts and equipment known as 'Space Aces' that have...

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Every month a cycle happens in the sky. Read about the patterns of the moon and how it changes throughout each month.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Beginning readers will learn about the basic patterns of the Sun and Earth and what causes day and night.

Using the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the My World of Science series provides the earliest readers with background on key STEM concepts. Earth's Path explores Earth's journey around the Sun in a simple, engaging way that will help readers develop word recognition and reading skills....