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Books in Universe series

  • Dwarf Planets

    Fran Howard

    Library Binding (Buddy Books, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Describes the physical characteristics and movements of the smallest bodies of rock and ice that are in rotation around the Sun, and are known as dwarf planets.
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  • The Stars

    Ian Ridpath

    Hardcover (Schoolhouse Pr, March 1, 1990)
    Presents the latest scientific insight on the stars, including early star gazers, the northern and southern skies, the life of a star, stars with planets, double stars, black holes and travel to the stars
  • Jupiter

    Margaret J. Goldstein

    Paperback (Lernerclassroom, Jan. 1, 2004)
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  • Space Exploration

    Marcia Zappa

    Library Binding (Buddy Books, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Presents information on the human exploration of space, discussing the space race, astronauts, space travel, space stations, and the future of space programs.
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  • Saturn

    Tim Goss

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Unravel the complexities of Space with this ideal resource for the Earth and Beyond QCA unit at Key Stage 2.It answers questions about the universe, concentrating on specific planets or astral bodies in each book. The text is updated by expert consultant to take new discoveries and missions into account. Fact files sum up the main properties of each of the astral bodies discussed in the books, covering external, surface and internal features.
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  • Nebulas

    Gregory L. Vogt

    Hardcover (Raintree Publishers, March 15, 2003)
    One of a series that unravels the mysteries of space for young readers. Each volume presents a particular aspect of the universe and an overview of its main features, attributes or components as currently understood by astronomers; with web sites and addresses of institutions for further research.
  • The Earth and the Universe: How the Sun, Moon, and Stars Cause Changes on Earth

    Miquel Perez, Miguel Pierez, Maria Rius

    Paperback (Barrons Juveniles, Oct. 1, 1998)
    Describes how the movements of the Earth relate to the seasons, the phases of the moon, eclipses, and tides, discusses comets, the orgins of astronomy, and space flight, and suggests related activities
  • Earth

    Stuart Clark

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Looks at the planet Earth, including the composition, orbit, and how the earth formed.
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  • Jupiter

    Tim Goss

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Serves as a resource for the Earth and Beyond QCA unit at Key Stage 2. Concentrating on Jupiter, this book includes 'Fact Files' which sum up the main properties, covering external, surface and internal features.
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  • The Moon

    Dr Raman K Prinja

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 18, 2007)
    Why does the Moon seem to change shape? What is the surface of the Moon like? Could you ever live on the Moon? Find the answers in this book! People used to think there were seas on the Moon. Find out what they were looking at. Learn about the volcanoes that used to erupt on the Moon.
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  • Neptune

    Laura Hamilton Waxman

    Paperback (Lernerclassroom, Jan. 1, 2004)
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  • Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto

    Tim Goss

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, March 1, 2003)
    Presents information about the three outer planets of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, including when and how they were discovered, what is currently known about them, and relevant spacecraft expeditions.
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