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How do stars shine so bright? Stella's imagination takes her on an adventure to explore the stars. Join her on a mission to visit constellations, learn about the closest star to Earth, and maybe even race a shooting star! Find out more about the fascinating stars in the night sky.

Earth is truly amazing! It has giant glaciers, gorgeous canyons, and it's the only planet we know of with intelligent life. Ian is exploring Earth with his tour guide, Dr. Sally. Join them as they study ocean animals, the African savanna, and the chilly South Pole. Find out more about the planet we call home.

Space vehicles are out of this world! But how do they fly out into space? How do they carry people safely? And what parts do these amazing aircraft have? Find the answers inside this book!

Helicopters can take off from almost anywhere and change directions quickly. They can even hover. But how do they stay in the air? And how do pilots control these special aircraft? Listen to this book to find out!

Todos los meses hay un ciclo en el cielo. Aprende sobre los patrones de la luna y cómo cambia durante cada mes.

Los lectores principiantes aprenderán sobre los patrones básicos del Sol y la Tierra y lo que causa día y noche.

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!

In the 1960s, locked in a heated race to launch the first human into space, the United States selected seven superstar test pilots and former military air fighters to NASA's astronaut class - the Mercury 7. The men endured grueling training and constant media attention for the honor of becoming America's first space heroes. But a group of 13 women - accomplished air racers, test pilots, and flight instructors - were enduring those same astronaut tests in secret, hoping to defy social norms and earn a spot among the stars.

Do you like to work with others? Are you good at math and science? If so, you might want to consider becoming an astronaut.

¿Por qué los planetas son redondos? ¿Por qué titilan las estrellas? ¿Por qué me sigue la Luna cuando camino? ¿Por qué Marte se ve rojo? ¿Por qué la Vía Láctea se llama así? Son algunas de las interrogantes sobre el espacio que serán abordadas con un toque de humor y cotidianeidad.

In Nerdy Babies: Space, follow our intrepid infants into the great unknown. Check out the moon and the sun and all the planets in our solar system. Plus, learn about gravity and orbits in this simple text written in question-and-answer format.

2040年には150兆円規模とも言われる宇宙ビジネスの最前線とは？無人探査機SLIMの月面へのピンポイント着陸、カイロスロケット初号機の打ち上げ、九州のQPS研究所の小型SAR衛星打ち上げをはじめ、国内外で宇宙開発競争が熱気を帯びています。

Space holds some of the universe's biggest mysteries. Blast off into the unknown with stunning photographs and gentle introductions to new vocabulary. Readers will discover incredible facts about moon missions, planets, stars, and more in this entertaining, high-interest book.

Hör Dich schlau! Die erfolgreiche Wissens-Hörspielreihe geht weiter. Komm mit zum Mond: Bestimmt hast du schon mal bemerkt, dass der Mond nicht jede Nacht gleich aussieht. Doch warum ist das so? Wie ist der Mond entstanden? Wo kommen seine vielen Krater her? Was passiert bei einer Mondfinsternis? Und wer war eigentlich der erste Mensch auf dem Mond? Finde Antworten auf diese und viele weitere spannende Fragen! Komm mit zum Mond und erfahre, was es mit der dunklen Seite des Mondes auf sich hat. Spieldauer: ca. 65 Minuten. Ein spannendes Hörspiel für Kinder ab 6 Jahren

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 audiobook, you'll learn about one of the amazing wonders of space. As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series explores outer space and sheds light on the question: What's amazing about space? Kid-friendly explanations of science concepts will help you discover the answers!

If a black hole is not a hole, then what is it? Find out what black holes are, what causes them, and how scientists first discovered them. Learn how astronomers find black holes, get to know our nearest black-hole neighbor, and take a journey that will literally s-t-r-e-t-c-h the mind.

Dive into the exciting space adventure of Astro the Asteroid, a children's story about space that will captivate your little ones' imaginations while they learn about the wonderful universe surrounding us. This audiobook is perfect for children aged three to six who dream of stars and galaxies, offering a unique mix of fantasy and authentic scientific facts to learn some basic astronomy. Get your kids ready for a journey that will teach, inspire, and entertain them!

Let the mission begin with this far-out series. This volume includes Mars Rovers, Robonauts, Rockets, and Space Shuttles.

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong took one giant leap for mankind when he became the first person to set foot on the moon. Now, listeners can step back in time to learn about what led up to the Apollo 11 moon landing, how the historic event unfolded, and the ways in which one remarkable day changed America forever.

Probes can explore the depths of space in ways that would kill human beings. The information they provide can spur countless innovations here on Earth. Learn how probes work and the exciting possibilities that their discoveries may inspire.