Astronomy For Children

Meet Mars! The red planet. Planet Marvelous. Favorite sibling of Earth (or so he claims). Sometimes they're close (just 34.5 million miles apart). Sometimes they need space (250 million miles apart)! Earth and Mars have a lot in common - clouds, mountains, polar icecaps. And while Earth has Earthlings, Mars makes a persuasive case for why people should make the journey to spend time with him. His day is seven minutes longer! He is home to the largest volcano in the whole solar system. He's, well, marvelous.

Este libro te contará todo sobre las grandes maravillas que flotan sobre tu cabeza y te enseñará a encontrar algunos planetas y estrellas especiales desde la ventana de tu habitación. En esta divertida y emocionante guía, descubrirás todo sobre los signos del zodiaco y cómo pueden hacerte valiente, cariñoso, divertido, creativo ¡y mucho más!

Kids who enjoy looking up at space and dreaming of exploring the solar system will love this lively, fact-filled tour of our galaxy, with engaging information.

Three months ago, 12-year-old Alma moved to the town of Four Points. Her panic attacks started a week later, and they haven’t stopped - even though she’s told her parents that they have. She’s homesick and friendless, and every day she feels less and less like herself. But one day she finds a telescope in the town’s junk shop, and through its lens, she watches a star - a star that looks like a child - fall from the sky and into her backyard. Alma knows what it’s like to be lost and afraid, to long for home, and she knows that it’s up to her to save the star.

Humans are heading back to the moon. But once we get there, how on the moon will we stay alive? In this practical guide, future astronauts will learn how to build underground cities in lava tubes, shield themselves from razor-sharp moon dust, and grow the food they’ll need to survive life away from our home planet. As well as practical tips, Morancy lifts a lid on some of the coolest developments in lunar science—including the possibility of building underground cities in lava tubes and the giant catapult that could be used to get stuff back to Earth.

When he was nine years old, Neil deGrasse Tyson went on a trip that would change his life. While visiting the Hayden Planetarium at the Museum of Natural History in New York City, he discovered the world of astronomy and felt like the universe was calling to him. He answered that call by diving deep into astronomy courses. After graduating from the Bronx High School of Science, he went on to earn a doctorate in astrophysics and eventually found his way back to the Hayden Planetarium as a staff scientist and, later, as its director.

Young Neil deGrasse Tyson was starstruck when he first visited the sky theater at the Hayden Planetarium in New York City. He couldn't believe the crowded, glittering night sky at the planetarium was real - until a visit to the country years later revealed the impossible. That discovery was like rocket fuel for Neil's passion about space. This story of how one boy's quest for knowledge about space led him to become a star scientist is perfect for young children who are fascinated by the universe, aspiring scientists, and the dreamer in all of us.

Based on real questions from children, expert author Dr. Matt Bothwell has created the Supervillain Academy to teach astrophysics to middle graders.

When you were born, there was a sign of the zodiac that ruled the night sky. Astrologers believe that the particular sign appearing the moment you were born would influence your personality throughout your life. In this fun & exciting guide, you'll find out all about the signs of the zodiac & how they might make you brave, caring, fun, creative, & more! This book is also going to teach you all about the wonderful things floating around above your head & how to find planets & stars from your bedroom window.

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 appeared on TV shows such as Nova ScienceNow and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.

Wie ist unser Universum entstanden? Und wie unser Planet Erde? Gibt es da draußen in fernen Galaxien Lebewesen? Sind Zeitreisen möglich? Und wie wird das Leben auf unserem Planeten in der Zukunft aussehen? Nie waren diese Fragen von größerer Brisanz als heute. Dieses Hörbuch versammelt spannende Essays von führenden Wissenschaftlern, darunter Stephen Hawking selbst, die genau diese großen Fragen präzise und für Kinder leicht verständlich beantworten. Herausgegeben von Lucy Hawking, der Tochter des berühmten Astrophysikers.

Scholastic's best-selling Old Lady returns in this adventure series with a nonfiction twist that will make you laugh and learn! In this spin-off, the Old Lady turns into an Old Astronaut who travels through space, swallowing a moon...along with a star, a planet, a comet, a meteor, a rocket, and a satellite.... Why? Well, it went down just right, that bright satellite!

Let your inner astronaut explore outer space with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings. With this book about space you’ll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with out-of-this-world facts: Did you know that Mars has a volcano bigger than the state of Arizona? Or that there’s a star with a diamond the size of our moon at its core? With cool trivia, and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid status in no time!

Prepare to blast off with astronaut Scott Kelly as he takes listeners on a journey through his year aboard the International Space Station and his life prior to becoming a true American hero. Discover the extreme challenges of long-term spaceflight, the pressures of living in close quarters with people from many countries, the extremely dangerous risk of colliding with space junk, and the unnerving feeling of not being able to help if tragedy strikes at home. Find out the story of Kelly's childhood, his struggles in school, and the inspiration that sparked his incredible career.

A long time has passed since Neil Armstrong’s moon landing. From then until today, technology and advancements in space exploration have changed astronomically. Your third-grader will be learning about the major milestones in space exploration, which is a part of science discussions in school. Grow your child’s knowledge with secondary educational materials. Grab a copy today.

Space explorations are results of collaborations between scientists. Through these explorations, mankind knows more about the galaxy, and how heavenly bodies came to be. This astronomy book will make an excellent listening material, because it is composed of shortened texts to ensure child-friendliness. What’s the most interesting astronomy fact for you?

Learn what living in space is like for an astronaut, then take a whirl around planet Earth and the moon. Then go beyond where any human has gone before, and marvel at the red, rocky landscape of Mars and the truly magnificent icy rings of Saturn. Venture onward to the farthest depths of the Milky Way Galaxy and beyond to the biggest and brightest stars light years away.

Embark on an out-of-this-world adventure with "Orbiting the Sun, Planets of the Solar System," a captivating and educational children's book that takes young listeners on an exciting journey through space! Packed with colorful illustrations and fascinating facts, this book is the perfect guide for budding astronomers and curious minds.

¡Siete insólitos destinos para quienes deseen pasar unas vacaciones de otro planeta! Una descripción detallada, original y divertida de cada uno de los planetas del Sistema Solar, que incluye información sobre las misiones espaciales que los visitaron y datos sobre los sitios web oficiales que actualizan la información día a día.

Yee-haw! Strap in for one wild ride through our very own Solar System, guided by space-travelin’ buckaroo Comet himself, while you travel around meeting one impressive star, 8 unique planets, a handful of dwarf planets, and a bonanza of moons, asteroids, and comets . . .