Books in Fun Fact File: Space! series

The moon has fascinated people for centuries, as demonstrated by the numerous myths and stories told about it. Although no one has visited the moon since the early 1970s, scientists are still very interested in learning more about it. This volume takes readers on an exciting trip to our only natural satellite. The text is aligned with science curricula and features numerous engaging facts. Stunning images of the moon, as well as detailed diagrams, are sure to amaze readers.

Earth is one of the four rocky inner planets. Scientists have been studying Earths neighbors since ancient astronomers traced their paths in the night sky and named them after gods. Today, we know much more about the rocky planets thanks to modern telescopes and space probes. This volume presents a close-up look at the solar systems rockiest planets in a fun and exciting way. Readers will be amazed with the images of our nearest solar neighbors, and colorful diagrams help aid comprehension.

The Milky Way, a galaxy about 100,000 light-years across, is our cosmic neighborhood. Scientists once thought the Milky Way was the only galaxy in the universe, but we now know its just one of billions. By studying galaxies and the stars and planets they contain, scientists have learned much about the universe and how it formed. Readers will be amazed when they see the stunning cosmic images of galaxies. Graphic organizers and accessible scientific text help make this volumn an informative, enjoyable read.

Put the ball in the hoop and dont let the other team score. It sounds simple, but theres so much more to the game of basketball. This exciting book takes a look at the game in a quick and fun way that will have readers begging for more fun facts. From the highest scoring game and the greatest teams in NBA history to the greats of the womens game, this book uses vibrant photographs to show the all-time best at the top of their game.

Facts about how bats see in the dark, if bats really drink blood, which type of bat can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour, which bat has a tongue longer than its body, and many more will be found inside this book of fun facts about bats. This bat guidebook proves bats arent as creepy as many people think. Readers are sure to enjoy the up-close images of bats in the wild.

Sharks are one of natures fiercest predators. Sharks also dont have any bones, and they can lose up to 30,000 teeth in a lifetime. Sharks have to keep swimming all the time in order to keep breathing. Inside this book, readers will discover these and many more fun sharks facts. Amazing photographs of natures deadliest creatures in the wild are sure to thrill readers of all ages.

Baseball is known as Americas pastime, and it has plenty of history to explore. Readers will love learning wacky facts about baseball and discover who holds some of its most elusive records, like the rare unassisted triple play! The longest game in Major League history and some of its most amazing seasons are also explored with exciting photographs and engaging graphics to help chronicle these feats. This fast-paced book delivers readers fact after factjust like the hardest fastball pitchers pound the strike zone with ease.

Have you ever looked up at the stars and wondered what ancient people thought of them? Have you ever wanted to see a star up close to study it? This book addresses both of these questions, and much more. Readers take a fascinating tour of the universe and learn all about the lives of stars, as well as constellations. Brilliant photographs and illustrations help readers understand and enjoy this at-level science text.

Most asteroids come from a belt that orbits the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Comets are born in the frozen reaches beyond Neptune. Both are remnants leftover from the birth of our solar system billions of years ago. Readers will be amazed to learn all about these fascinating space rocks. The scientific text is paired with stunning photographs and illustrations of cosmic forces at work. A detailed graphic organizer provides a convenient study guide for comparing and contrasting comets and asteroids.

Soccer is called the beautiful game for a reason. Its an amazing sport full of interesting players, teams, and records. This book takes readers onto the pitch with the greatest players ever to lace up their cleats. From the club teams of England to Americas Major League Soccer, there are great games and fascinating teams all over the world. This book covers every aspect of the gamefrom World Cup to FA Cupwith interesting facts and colorful photographs to reinforce the beauty of the worlds most popular sport.