Children’s / Teenage general interest: Space, stars and the solar system

Book SynopsisIn CARS ON MARS readers can follow the course of NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover (MER) mission as twin rovers Spirit and Opportunity explore the Red Planet. Learn how scientists determined that there was once water on Mars and how the Earthbound NASA team resolved problems with the rovers from afar in order to prolong the mission, which continues today.The author provides insight into scientists’ quest to discover whether life may have or still might exist on Mars. Back matter includes glossary, source notes, and resources.

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Book SynopsisWhen you shine a flashlight into the night sky, the light speeds away from you at 186,000 miles per second. If the light escapes the Earth''s atmosphere, it can soar through outer space and on to the stars. How would you like to stow aboard that flight?In this book, you can catch a ride on a light beam as it travels across our solar system and through our galaxy. Head to the distant edges of our universe--and find out why you might just end up back home!Stunning images give you a close-up view of the Moon, Sun, stars, and more.

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Book SynopsisSnappy verse and retro art brings readers along for Apollo 11''s historic, eight-day mission to the moon in 1969. Young readers will learn the basics about the gear, equipment, and spaceship used by the astronauts, as well as the history of NASA''s moon mission. O’ Rourke’s vibrant and retro illustrations paired with McReynolds’ short verse creates a perfect read aloud for preschool and kindergarteners eager to learn about Buzz Aldrin’s trip to the moon. Back matter includes a bibliography and author’s note with additional information about the mission and the crew’s return home after the historic first lunar landing.

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Book SynopsisKathy Sullivan wanted to go everywhere. She loved blueprints and maps. She loved languages and the ocean. She didn’t like the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” She wanted to explore and do exciting things that girls weren’t supposed to be able to do. Only men had the exciting jobs.   Kathy liked fishing and swimming; flying planes and studying science. That’s what she liked and that’s what she decided to do with her life. She followed her heart and eventually became a NASA astronaut and the first woman to walk in space. Kathy wanted to see the whole world and so she did: from space!   Backmatter includes further information about Dr. Sullivan and her career, as well as other famous firsts made by women astronauts.

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Book SynopsisPerfect for STEM and space storytimes, this musical mission to Mars will have young astronauts singing along as they learn the science of space travel.Explore the science behind a trip to Mars, from launch to landing on the Red Planet. Set to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell," this jaunty journey follows five adorable, bobble-headed astronauts as they learn how to bathe in zero gravity, grow veggies in space, and entertain themselves on the six-month trip. Even the design of the book defies gravity, as text and art float free on the page, encouraging readers to turn the book sideways and upside-down.

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Book SynopsisEver wondered what space is really like? Thanks to his 25 years of training for, flying in, consulting on, and writing and speaking about space, astronaut and spacewalker Tom Jones can answer that question and many others. What do you feel on liftoff? What is weightlessness? Where do you sleep in space? Can you see the Great Wall of China? Jones answers every question you have ever had about space in Ask the Astronaut. His entertaining blend of wit, personal experience, and technical expertise shines in each answer, and together all the answers illuminate the true space experience from start to finish. His engaging and informative responses remind readers of historic space achievements, acquaint them with exciting new ambitions, make them feel like they have experienced space firsthand, and even inspire an urge to explore space themselves. Jones covers everything from the training process for new astronaut candidates and the physical sensations and challenges of rocketing into orbit to what it's like to live, work, and walk in space. Jones also explores the future of spaceflight, both professional and commercial, in the years to come. Ask the Astronaut is a delight for all readers, especially armchair astronauts and younger, 21st century space explorers.

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Book SynopsisReady to blast off? We’re taking a tour of the Milky Way Galaxy!Get your little astronaut ready for an amazing trip through the stars. Watch as your toddler visits the Milky Way planets, discovers comets and constellations, and explores black holes and red giants! No asteroid is left unturned! This book is the perfect gift for little astronauts everywhere, for birthdays, baby showers, housewarming and going away parties.With the Good Night Our World series, toddlers and preschool-age kids can build listening and memory skills by identifying famous landmarks and the distinct character of real places. Perfect for bedtime or naptime, reading simple, soothing phrases to your infant, toddler or preschooler will help them fall gently to sleep. Our readers love that their child will pick a favorite portion of the story to read along with you, and on top of that, these classic board books were built to last! Made from thick paperboard construction, it was designed with your kids in mind.Introduce stories of exploration to your little one using colorful illustrations and distinct vocabulary with Good Night Books, and be sure to look through our entire line of kids picture books about Galaxy, including Good Night Solar System, Good Night Astronauts, Good Night Museum, and many more! Surprise your little astronaut today with Good Night Galaxy!

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Book SynopsisTIME for Kids The BIG Book of Why: Space answers the why, what, when, where, who and how questions about earth and space that kids commonly ask, but adults can rarely answer. Why don't we fall off the planet? Why is the sky blue? Why are diamonds so rare? Why is the sun so bright? Where does our solar system end? Written in an upbeat manner, each answer is accompanied by either a photo or an illustration to show the reasons why. Of course, TIME For Kids goes beyond answering the question, and dips into the science or history to further explain the answer in an easy-to-follow, straightforward manner. TIME For Kids The BIG Book of Why: Space is a must-have book to satisfy the most curious of kids.

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Book SynopsisNSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 for 2014 listHumans have gazed into the night sky for thousands of years and wondered, What are those twinkling lights? Though the sun, moon, and planets moved across the background of stars, the stars themselves appeared immovable, forever fixed in constellations. Only when astronomers began taking a closer look did anyone realize what a fascinating, ever-changing universe lies beyond our solar system—red giant and white dwarf stars, spiral galaxies, wispy nebulae, black holes, and much more.In Beyond the Solar System, author Mary Kay Carson traces the evolution of humankind’s astronomical knowledge, from the realization that we are not at the center of the universe to recent telescopic proof of planets orbiting stars outside our solar system. In addition to its engaging history, this book contains 21 hands-on projects to further explore the subjects discussed. Readers will build a three-dimensional representation of the constellation Orion, model the warping of space-time caused by a black hole, see how the universe expands using an inflating balloon, and construct a reflecting telescope out of a makeup mirror and a magnifying glass. Beyond the Solar System also includes minibiographies of famous astronomers, a time line of major scientific discoveries, a suggested reading list, a glossary of technical terms, and a list of websites for further exploration.Trade Review"A highly readable text...teachers may find these 21 activities especially helpful, but handy readers can follow these clear directions on their own...this is a useful path for budding space scientists."-- Kirkus Reviews"A fast-paced, but worthwhile, tour of the history of astronomy, ...Carson shows unusual finesse in communicating the methods and significance of scientific breakthroughs...the explanations are remarkably clear, vivid, and concise. ...Notable for its unusually clear explanations of complex topics, this volume is a worthy companion to ... Exploring the Solar System." -- Booklist"A comprehensive combination of astronomical history and science, with activities that should encourage curiosity and involvement." -- Publishers Weekly"This volume is a great reference tool for astronomy lovers. The combination of history with hands-on activities is a novel approach that would certainly entertain and engage middle school students and beyond. The photos on the glossy pages are eye-catching and the diagrams come with great explanations...this volume would make a great resource for a school library or the library of a budding astronomer."-- National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Recommends"This inviting and informative comprehensive survey will be useful for homework assignments and may send young scientists to further studies of astronomy." -- School Library Journal"The activities are perfect 'boredom busters' for cold winter days." -- Washington Post"The book stands out from other introductions to the field because of the activities, all of which use simple and easy-to-find materials." -- Science Magazine"I would recommend this book to all children who have a passion for learning, not just about the night sky, but all aspects of our scientific history. The many illustrations and activities only enhance the reader's understanding of the subject matter and enable him or her to be challenged to learn more, and hopefully one day to join the ranks of the great people documented in the book." --National Space SocietyTable of ContentsNote to ReadersTime Line1: Pre-History–1600: Stargazers to Scientists Find Polaris Ptolemy on a Plate Make an Astrolabe Get Ready to Star Watch2: 1600s: Telescopes and Gravity The Power of Lenses Make a Reflecting Telescope Split White Light3: 1700s–1800s: Unveiling the Stars Make a 3D Starscape Milky Way on Edge Handy Sky Distances4: 1915–1940: Space-Time Tricks, Island Universes, and the Biggest Bang Warp Some T-Shirt Space-Time A Toy with No Equal Sweet Twisted Space-Time Expand a Balloon-iverse5: 1930s–1970s: Discovering the Invisible: Quasars, Pulsars, and Black Holes Track Down Interference Make a Radio Picture Make a Pulsar Make a Black Hole6: 1980s–2010s: Frothy Galaxies, Alien Planets, and Dark Energy Soap Up Some Galaxy Clusters Our Galactic Group in 3D Track Down Exoplanets GlossaryResourcesIndex

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