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

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Book SynopsisWinner:2017 NSTA, Outstanding Science Trade BooksNautilus Book Awards, Gold, Children's Illustrated NonfictionStory Time From Space Official SelectionPart of a set of books launched to the International Space Station through NASA’s Story Time from Space program, read aloud by astronauts for children around the world Written in the first person with the viewpoint of a narrator who represents the human race throughout history, I, Humanity tells the story of what we now know about the universe and how we learned it. It begins with the ancient view of a small, flat Earth, and page-by-page shows how we’ve gradually learned about our planet, its orbit, and its place in the vast universe. The book is designed to work on three different levels: education, perspective, and inspiration. The educational aspect comes in the factual content of the story, the perspective element involves enabling children learn to see themselves and our planet in a new light, and the inspirational component comes in helping children dream of how they can help make the world a better place.Trade Review"With beautiful images, imaginative storytelling, and an inspirational message, I, Humanity will educate both children and adults about how we as individuals fit into the grand scheme of the universe." Larry Bock, Founder, USA Science & Engineering Festival"A wonderful historical and scientific adventure, following humankind's ever-growing conception of the universe. Entices curiosity and propels imagination." Alan J. McCormack, former President, National Science Teachers Association"A compelling and thought-provoking book! It gave me a new perspective, as if I had lived through all of human history gaining knowledge of the universe along the way. My students loved the book, too, saying that they were inspired to learn more about the universe. Well done!" Kristi Fehr, Kentucky Science Teacher if the Year"Brilliantly conveys our shared human passion for understanding the universe, and how we have learned so much through the collective efforts of all races and cultures across the ages." Tomita Akihiko, Wakayama University, Japan"Audacious -- the entire cosmos in a thin book . . . A wonderful way to interest young people in a subject that is literally of universal appeal." Seth Shostak, SETI Institute; Host, Big Picture Science"Wow . . . what a fabulous book!!! With fascinating science and magnificent illustrations, I, Humanity captures the excitement of space and where we fit in as humanity." Steve Sherman, Living Maths, South Africa"Brilliant book! I love the style, which offers an enormous wealth of information." Rosa Duran, Núcleo Interactivo de Astronomia, Portugal"A wonderful book! It is pouring love and inspiration!" Cecilia Scorza, Haus der Astronomie, Germany"I love this book. I, Humanity masterfully describes human exploration of the heavens in an easy, flowing narrative. Elegantly presented scientific and historical information will have readers returning to its pages again and again." Andrea Beaty, author, Rosie Revere, Engineer

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Book SynopsisWritten in the first person with the viewpoint of a narrator who represents the human race throughout history, Yo soy la humanidad tells the story of what we now know about the universe and how we learned it. It begins with the ancient view of a small, flat Earth, and page-by-page shows how we’ve gradually learned about our planet, its orbit, and its place in the vast universe. The book is designed to work on three different levels: education, perspective, and inspiration. The educational aspect comes in the factual content of the story, the perspective element involves enabling children learn to see themselves and our planet in a new light, and the inspirational component comes in helping children dream of how they can help make the world a better place.

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Book SynopsisAn innovative book that kids can use to read, build, and play. The sturdy book features engaging information and 12easy-to-make press-out build-ups that kids can use to build a space mission. Read, Learn, Build, and Have Fun During a Space Mission with This Innovative Book and Play Set. This sturdy board book is chock-full of information about a space mission alongside pages with chunky press-out pieces that kids can use to build their space journey. Kids will read about the different steps on a fun space mission, from training to returning to Earth. Tots will have a blast building the astronaut's suit and an awesome rocket, as well as making the Space Station and bringing to life the way astronauts live and work in space. They will love constructing their own space vehicle and will surely enjoy building the space capsule that will bring the space crew back to Earth! Made from thick, sturdy board, the pieces press out easily from the pages and are simple to put together (no glue or scissors necessary!). The 12 build-ups include simple and intuitive instructions; kids just have to match the numbers on each piece. All build-ups are safety rated for ages 4 years and up. Both a book and a play set, Pop Out Space Travel is the ultimate screen-free activity for curious tots ready to explore the wonders of space travel.

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Book SynopsisHow I wonder what you are let''s explore beyond our star!Everyday, the sun sets and the sky grows dark. Twinkling stars start to shine, and we watch the moon as it changes phases throughout the month. But the sky we see each night is only a small piece of our huge universe. What else is out there in the nighttime sky?Twinkle, Twinkle, Nighttime Sky / Brilla, brilla, cielito de la noche is the second bilingual board book in the Skytime series, following Twinkle, Twinkle, Daytime Star / Brilla, brilla, estrellita del día. Based on the familiar nursery rhyme, the Skytime series first introduces kids to the bright star that lights our daytime sky, and now explores the universe beyond our solar system!Readers learn about constellations, how the moon affects the tides, astronauts and the moon landing, our Milky Way galaxy and the billions more galaxies out in space, phenomena such as comets and nebulas, and so much more.Twinkle, Twinkle, Nighttime Sky / Brilla, brilla, cielito de la noche is a must-have for children who love marveling at the stars and learning about astronauts and planets. With breathtaking illustrations of space and fascinating facts, this book puts our one-of-a-kind planet in perspective!Me pregunto qué serás... exploremos más allá de nuestra estrella!Todos los días, el sol se pone y se oscurece el cielo. Las estrellas titilan y vemos a la luna cambiando de fase a lo largo del mes. Pero el cielo que vemos cada noche es solo una parte pequeña de nuestro enorme universo. Qué más hay allá afuera en el cielo nocturno?Twinkle, Twinkle, Nighttime Sky / Brilla, brilla, cielito de la noche, el segundo libro de cartón de la serie Skytime, después de Twinkle, Twinkle, Daytime Star / Brilla, brilla, estrellita del día. Basado en la conocida canción infantil, la serie Skytime primero presenta a los niños a la estrella brillante que ilumina nuestro cielo durante el día, y ahora explora el universo más allá de nuestro sistema solar!Los lectores aprenden sobre las constelaciones, cómo la luna afecta a los océanos, los astronautas y el alunizaje, nuestra Vía Láctea y los billones de galaxias que hay en el espacio, fenómenos como los cometas y las nebulosas, y mucho más.Twinkle, Twinkle, Nighttime Sky / Brilla, brilla, cielito de la noche es un libro imprescindible para los niños a los que les encanta maravillarse con las estrellas y aprender sobre los astronautas y los planetas. Con impresionantes ilustraciones del espacio y datos fascinantes, este libro pone a nuestro planeta tan singular en perspectiva.

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Book SynopsisDo you enjoy stargazing? Do you know the names of the planets in our solar system? Do you know why the planets are named after gods? Which is the fastest planet? How long does a day last on Jupiter? Or a year on Mars? Our Universe is an amazing spectacle, in which the stars and planets dance together in rhythm. Maybe you'll see things differently when you look up at the starry skies after reading this book. The Dance of Time is a book full of imagination and information, which will be useful for parents and teachers looking to accompany children on a different kind of journey through our solar system. Lexile Level 830L Guided Reading Level P

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