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Books in Across the Universe series

  • Mars

    Tim Goss

    Library Binding (Heinemann, July 17, 2007)
    Is there life on Mars? Why does Mars look red? How long would it take to get to Mars? Turn the pages of this book to learn about Earth's nearest neighbor. Find out how Mars got its name and why it has such terrible weather. Read about the space missions that have given scientists more information about the fourth planet from the Sun.
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  • Mercury

    Tim Goss

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Discusses Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, including why it is unique, the weather there, and the composition of the planet.
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  • Jupiter

    Tim Goss

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Looks at the location of Jupiter in relation to the other planets, and discusses the planets moons, surface composition, and what makes Jupiter unique.
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  • Stars and Constellations

    Raman K. Prinja

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 2002)
    What are constellations? How far away are the stars? Do stars ever stop shining? Find the answers in Stars and Constellations. You will also learn about stars you can't see and will understand what happens when a star's light goes out. The night is not a time of darkness and quiet. It is bright and exciting. Find out all of the answers to questions you have about stars and constellations. Learn about stars you can't see and understand what happens when a star's light goes out!Discusses constellations and how they are used, and provides information on stars, including what they are made of, how far away they are, and what happens to them when they burn out.
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  • Mars

    Tim Goss

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, March 1, 2003)
    Looks at the position of Mars in the sky, the planet's red color, and what the planet is made of.
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  • The Universe, Jupiter

    Tim Goss

    Hardcover (Heinemann Intl Inc, May 30, 2007)
    Looks at the location of Jupiter in relation to the other planets, and discusses the planet's moons, surface composition, weather, and magnetic fields.
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  • Mercury

    Heinemann

    Hardcover (Heinemann Intl Inc, May 30, 2007)
    Discusses Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, including why it is unique, the weather there, and the composition of the planet.
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  • The Universe

    Fran Howard

    Library Binding (Buddy Books, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Discusses objects and events in outer space and looks at the ways humans explore and learn about them.
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  • Comets, Asteroids & Meteors

    Heinemann

    Hardcover (Heinemann Intl Inc, May 30, 2007)
    Discusses comets, asteroids, and meteors, including what they are made of, where they come from, and why they need to be studied.
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  • Moon

    Heinemann

    Hardcover (Heinemann Intl Inc, May 30, 2007)
    Unravel the mysteries of space with this comprehensive series covering planets of the Solar System, stars and more. Revised edition includes recent discoveries and space missions, including the most recent images of space. Fact files sum up the properties of the planets and stars discussed in each book.
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  • Exploring the Universe

    Neil Ardley

    Paperback (Silver Burdett Pr, Nov. 1, 1987)
    Ardley, Neil
  • Sun

    Ian Ridpath

    Hardcover (Schoolhouse Pr, March 1, 1990)
    Presents the latest scientific insights on the sun, including its beginnings, orbits, eclipses, sunspots, its role in bringing life and warming the earth, and what can be expected in the future
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