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Is it science? shows the scientific method at work. Each volume in the series explores a branch of modern science or a major scientific mileatone, comparing and contrasting it with an older idea that has been proved wrong or fails to meet the standrads of science.
11) Only one
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1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
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"This picture book showcases the unique beauty of our one-and-only universe--its galaxies, stars, and planets--as well as our one-and-only Earth, and the precious life it contains"--
13) Astronomy
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72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
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Looks at the history of astronomy, identifies important astronomers, and summarizes what is known about the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars.
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 x 28 cm
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This engaging picture book biography shows how pioneering astronomer Vera Rubin, who discovered evidence for the existence of dark matter, the most mysterious substance in the universe, changed people's understanding of both the universe and what a woman can do.
15) ¡Mira al cielo!
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46 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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Español
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How many stars are in the universe? Who invented the first telescope? How many moons does Saturn have? Discover the answers to these and many more questions about the Solar System in this informative book.
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Author has found clever devices to scale down everything from time lines (the history of Earth compressed into one year), to quantities (all the wealth in the world divided into one hundred coins), to size differences (the planets shown as different types of balls).
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A story narrated by the Universe, this explains how the stars are born, about the cosmic objects and discover what stars are made of, what makes them twinkle, how many there are, and even how they will come to an end and what humans use them for. Two aliens provide fun facts about space. Includes activity time and glossary.
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31 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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"If you were the moon, what would you do? You'd spin like a twilight ballerina and play dodgeball with space rocks! Find out more in this lyrical list poem accompanied by stunning illustrations."--
Si fueras la luna, ¿qué harías? ¡Girarías como una bailarina del crepúsculo y jugarías dodgeball con rocas espaciales! Descubre más en este poema lírico acompañado de impresionantes ilustraciones.
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352 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), portraits (some colour) ; 24 cm.
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We invite you to take a journey through the wonders of the universe. Explore the cosmos, from planets to black holes, the Big Bang, and everything in-between! Get ready to discover the story of the universe one page at a time! This educational book for young adults will launch you on a wild trip through the cosmos and the incredible discoveries throughout history. Filled to the brim with beautifully illustrated flowcharts, graphics, and jargon-free...
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