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Books in Exploring Space series

  • Exploring the World of Biology: From Mushrooms to Complex Life Forms

    John Hudson Tiner

    Paperback (Master Books, Jan. 12, 2009)
    The field of biology focuses on living things, from the smallest microscopic protozoa to the largest mammal. In this book you will read and explore the life of plants, insects, spiders and other arachnids, life in water, reptiles, birds, and mammals, highlighting God's amazing creation. You will learn about the following and so much more:How does biological classification give each different type of plant or animal a unique name?In what ways are seeds spread around the world?What food does the body use for long-term storage of energy?How did biologists learn how the stomach digested food?What plant gave George de Mestral the idea for Velcro?For most of history, biologists used the visible appearance of plants or animals to classify them. They grouped plants or animals with similar-looking features into families. Starting in the 1990s, biologists have extracted DNA and RNA from cells as a guide to how plants or animals should be grouped. Like visual structures, these reveal the underlying design or creation.The newest book in our Exploring series, Exploring the World of Biology is a fascinating look at life - from the smallest proteins and spores, to the complex life systems of humans and animals.
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  • The Sun

    Colleen Sexton

    Paperback (Blastoff! Readers, Jan. 1, 2010)
    The sun radiates light, heat, and energy at the center of the solar system. Eager students will explore how the sun works and its relationship to Earth and the other planets.
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  • Earth

    Derek Zobel

    Paperback (Blastoff! Readers, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Earth is the only planet in the solar system known to support life. Children will explore our homes water, atmosphere, and the diverse land features that make Earth a beautiful place to live!
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  • Constellations

    Martha Elizabeth Hillman Rustad, Ilia I Roussev

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2012)
    Did you know there are 88 constellations in the night sky? Which one looks like a hunter? Find out more in Constellations.
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  • Mars

    Derek Zobel

    Paperback (Blastoff! Readers, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Mars is known as the red, rocky planet. It has many volcanoes, including the solar systems largest one. Eager readers will learn about the physical features of Mars and its place in the solar system.
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  • Solar System, The

    Colleen Sexton

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    The solar system is made up of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, and more. Young readers will learn about the bodies that make up the solar system and how they interact with each other.
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  • Christa McAuliffe

    Thomas Streissguth

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Presents a biography of Christa McAuliffe, the school teacher who joined NASA's Teacher in Space program and tragically died in the 1986 space shuttle Challenger disaster.
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  • Neptune

    Derek Zobel

    Paperback (Blastoff! Readers, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun. It takes 165 Earth years to complete a single orbit! Young students will learn about the discovery of Neptune, its moons, and the information gathered by Voyager II, the only space probe to pass by this distant planet.
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  • Saturn

    Derek Zobel

    Paperback (Blastoff! Readers, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Saturn has the largest and most complex ring system of any planet in the solar system. Young learners will read about Saturns discovery, its physical traits, and how the sixth planet in the solar system has been explored.
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  • Mercury

    Derek Zobel

    Paperback (Blastoff! Readers, Jan. 1, 2010)
    The planet Mercury has highs around 800 °F and lows around -280 °F. Students will learn about Mercurys discovery, physical characteristics, and the environment that supports these extreme temperatures.
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  • Our Solar System

    Amanda Davis

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 1998)
    Briefly describes the sun, moon, and planets, as well as the force of gravity that connects them.
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  • Venus

    Colleen Sexton

    Paperback (Blastoff! Readers, Jan. 1, 2010)
    With reflective clouds, Venus appears to be the brightest planet in the night sky. Young students will read about the discovery of Venus, its harsh environment, and the ways it has been explored.
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