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From earliest times, humans have wondered about the sky above them. People looked at distant stars and wondered what they were made of. They wondered whether any other places in the universe were like Earth. At first people used simple telescopes to study the solar system-the Sun and all the planets that circle around it. Later, more powerful telescopes and high-tech machines allowed people to investigate worlds outside the solar system. In this book,...
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"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...
6) Space
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[2019]
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First edition.
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Collection of simple hands-on activities for young readers interested in astronauts, outer space, rockets, space exploration, and astronomy. Activities included range from building a simple model illustrating the vast scope of our solar system to a demonstrations of the speed of light. Also includes a glossary of key terms.
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2022.
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"It's about time the grown-ups got up to speed... After all, Pluto hasn't been a planet since 2006! In Britannica's handy and hilarious guide, astronomer Dean Regas reveals why Pluto was kicked out of the planet club. Faced with even the most stubborn grown-up, you will be able to: Teach them the latest scientific thinking on the solar system ; Explain why Pluto is definitely NOT a planet (but is still super cool) ; Reveal the history of planetary...
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2018.
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Presents experiments for kids and adults, each designed to show how mechanical science and astrophysics work from the inside out. Kids learn to make scientific observations, ask questions, identify and classify and find answers to their questions, all while investigating space.
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