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1. A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations--and How You Can Find Them in the Sky
2. There's No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System (Cat in the Hat's Lrning Libry)
3. The Magic School Bus Lost In The Solar System
4. The Best Book of Spaceships
5. What's Out There?: A Book about Space (Reading Railroad)
6. The Planets in Our Solar System (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2)
7. Kids Book of the Night Sky, The (Family Fun)
8. First Space Encyclopedia (DK First Reference)
9. The Stars
10. Find the Constellations
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A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations--and How You Can Find Them in the Sky
Authors: Michael Driscoll. Hardcover, 96 pagesPublisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Publication Date: 2004-05-01 Edition: Book and Access Reviews :
Children eight and up will enjoy this conversational but information-packed introduction to astronomy and stargazing, which includes the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, and how to navigate the night sky. Whimsical color illustrations on every page and handy definitions and sidebars help engage younger readers and develop their interest. The special star wheel helps locate stars and planets from any location at any time of year. This is the third in Black Dog & Leventhal's successful series including The Story of the Orchestra and A Child's Introduction to Poetry....
$19.95
New Price: $12.68
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There's No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System (Cat in the Hat's Lrning Libry)
Authors: Tish Rabe. Hardcover, 48 pagesPublisher: Random House Books for Young Readers Publication Date: 1999-10-26 Reviews :
Blast off for educational fun! Beginning readers and budding astronomers are launched via Seussian sorcery on a wild trip to visit the nine planets in our solar system along with the Cat in the Hat, Thing One, Thing Two, and Dick and Sally....
The perfect first space book for those almost-readers, There's No Place Like Space takes us on a whirlwind tour of our solar system, with a few constellations thrown in for good measure. Cat in the Hat (along with beloved Thing One and Thing Two) straps on his space suit and rhymes his way among the nine planets, presenting important facts along the way. Where else could your preschooler learn phonics and astronomy at same time? "A planet can have satellites that surround it. Uranus has lots of these objects around it" is just one example. This is a fine addition to the library of any young stargazer--few books are written with this many facts furnished in such an easy-reading manner. (Preschool to early reader) --Jill Lightner...
$8.99
New Price: $4.39
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The Magic School Bus Lost In The Solar System
Authors: Joanna Cole. Paperback, 40 pagesPublisher: Scholastic Press Publication Date: 1992-02-01 Reviews :
On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle's class goes into outer space and visits each planet in the solar system. ...
$6.99
New Price: $2.24
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The Best Book of Spaceships
Authors: Ian Graham. Paperback, 32 pagesPublisher: Kingfisher Publication Date: 1998-01-01 Edition: 1 Reviews :
This engaging series is tailored to young children's interests and reading level. Lively text explains the basics of a popular subject, while intriguing facts are brought to life through detailed and informative artwork.
From the rockets that took humans to the moon to the satellites that circle Earth today, this is a supersonic journey into space. Aspiring young astronauts will love this book full of essential facts about the solar system, rockets, spacecraft, satellites, moon landings, and life in space. ...
Best Price: $6.95
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What's Out There?: A Book about Space (Reading Railroad)
Authors: Lynn Wilson. Paperback, 32 pagesPublisher: Grosset & Dunlap Publication Date: 1993-03-24 Reviews :
What is the sun made of? What causes night and day? Why does the moon change shape? Colorful collage illustrations and an easy-to-understand text bring planets, stars, comets, and the wondrous things out there in space right down to earth in a simple introduction to the solar system for young armchair astronauts. Full color....
$3.99
New Price: $1.1
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The Planets in Our Solar System (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2)
Authors: Franklyn M. Branley. Paperback, 32 pagesPublisher: HarperCollins Publication Date: 1998-05-31 Reviews :
You live on Earth, so you already know a lot about it. But do you know about its place in out solar system? For instance, it's not the largest planet. If Jupiter were a hallow ball, 1,000 Earths would fit inside it. And did you know our planet Earth takes 365 days to go around the sun, while the planet Pluto takes 248 years? This simple text by Franklyn M. Branely introduces the nine planets in our solar system and is complemented by Kevin O'Malley's full-color illustrations, which incorporate some of the newest space photographs available. How hot is it on Venus? Which planet takes longest to orbit the sun? Find out the answers in this updated version of this popular text. Kevin OMalleys often humorous illustrations depict a group of children and an astronomer as they learn all about our solar system. Included are some of the newest space photographs available, as well as many hands-on activities. ...
$5.99
New Price: $2.46
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Kids Book of the Night Sky, The (Family Fun)
Authors: Ann Love. Jane Drake. Paperback, 144 pagesPublisher: Kids Can Press, Ltd. Publication Date: 2004-03-01 Reviews :
In The Kids Book of the Night Sky, boys and girls will discover all the secrets the night sky holds. They can play games like "Night Sky I Spy," keep an astronomer's log and read about night sky myths. Star maps are included for each season -- so kids will know what to look for, when and where. Then as the sun goes down and the sky goes dark, they'll be ready for the night sky's all-star show!...
$14.95
New Price: $10.17
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First Space Encyclopedia (DK First Reference)
Authors: DK Publishing. Hardcover, 128 pagesPublisher: DK CHILDREN Publication Date: 2008-01-21 Reviews :
The latest title in DK's First Reference series introduces the universe, visiting all the planets of our solar system and their moons, as well as our Sun and other stars, black holes, asteroids, comets, and other galaxies. Up to date with the latest astronomical theories, First Space Encyclopedia includes information about the great Pluto debate and the recent discovery of an Earth-like planet, as well as pictures from the latest voyages by shuttles, rovers, and probes, and the conflicting evidence on aliens and UFOs. And of course, young space enthusiasts will want to know all about the cool technology behind what astronauts wear, what they do to train, and even what they eat. All of this and more is ready to reference in a thorough and accessible hardcover volume just right for young scholars....
$15.99
New Price: $5.79
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The Stars
Authors: H. A. Rey. Paperback, 160 pagesPublisher: Houghton Mifflin Publication Date: 2008-10-27 Edition: 1 Reviews :
Containing star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky, this classic book makes H. A. Rey's passion for astronomy evident on every page. Second edition updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information in the latter half of the book. Facts and figures for each planet have been revised, and new scientific information has been added, including sections on earth-asteroid collisions, black holes, supernovas, the Kuiper Belt (asteroid belt beyond Neptune), Pluto's reclassification, and how the moon was formed....
$11.99
New Price: $7.11
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Find the Constellations
Authors: H. A. Rey. Paperback, 72 pagesPublisher: Houghton Mifflin Publication Date: 2008-09-22 Edition: 1 Reviews :
Containing star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky, this classic book makes H. A. Rey's passion for astronomy evident on every page. Second edition updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information in the latter part of the book. Facts and figures for each planet have been revised, and new scientific information has been added, such as Pluto's reclassification as a dwarf planet....
$9.99
New Price: $5.82
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