Space mysteries
Author
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
NC 780L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Find out whether top scientists believe there are other planets that could support life like Earth and what they are doing to find them.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
NC 830L
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Readers will find out what life on Mars would be like, see vivid photographs, and learn the details of upcoming NASA missions.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
NC 780L
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"We see the moon waxing and waning every month, and we know it controls the tides. However, we rarely wonder how it got there in the first place and why it continues to accompany Earth around the sun. Readers will learn some fascinating theories about the moon's origin and decide for themselves if they agree with the current accepted explanation"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
NC 810L
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"For many years, it was accepted as fact that our solar system had nine planets. However, one important meeting of astronomers in 2006 reduced that number to eight. They decided that Pluto was not a planet, a declaration that outraged some people. Readers will learn more about distant Pluto, such as how it was accidentally discovered. Brilliant photographs accompany the fascinating facts"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
The image of Neil Armstrong stepping onto the moon in his spacesuit is a familiar one to most people. Few stop to think what an amazing invention the spacesuit is. Without it and similar ones of today, astronauts couldn't have accomplished the breathtaking feats they have. This book explores the many features of spacesuits, no ordinary uniforms. Photographs of astronauts performing spacewalks and other remarkable achievements show off the spacesuit...