Books with title EXPLORING THE WEST

This colorful, dynamic title explains to upper-elementary-level readers the exciting science behind the sun and all its fantastic phenomena. The text covers the sun’s role from ancient mythology and astronomy through modern discoveries before going in-depth and inside the sun’s layers, breaking down the chemistry and physics behind the sun’s composition and atmosphere. Thrilling events such as solar flares, eclipses, and star formation are explained with bright, color photographs and diagrams that will make the spectacular science behind the sun simple for every reader.

Exploring the World tells of Christopher Columbus' expedition around the world and his landing in America, of Ferdinand Magellan's journey to establish a trade route from Spain to the Spice Islands, and of Francis Drake's perilous voyage around the Cape of Good Hope. You will read about why the explorers set out, how they traveled, hazards they encountered on the way, and what they brought back with them. Clear maps and superb reconstructions bring these journeys vividly to life.

Did you know that there are 70 sextillion(that’s 70,000,000,000,000,000,000,000) stars in the universe? Discover other mind-expanding facts about the stars, planets, moons and space travel in these exciting guides.What else is out there?Series features: These fun, accessible guides are the perfect introduction to space for inquisitive minds.The author’s friendly style make hard-to-grasp concepts comprehendable. Practical projects throughout each book encourage young readers to ‘learn through doing’. Packed with jaw-dropping facts, mega number-crunching, planetary statistics, maps and charts. Includes info on important astronomers, scientists and astronauts who’ve mapped the heavens through time. Illustrated with stunning state-of-the-art satellite pictures.