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Space Junk
Stephen John Kortenkamp
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2008)Describes the types of debris orbiting Earth and discusses the hazards space junk presents to spacecraft and astronauts.
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The Stars
Gemma McMullen
Paperback (Booklife US, May 1, 2019)This series explores the four key elements of our Solar System: the Sun, the Moon, the Planets and the Stars. With each title including fascinating facts and photographic images, young readers will enjoy discovering what lies in the darkness beyond.
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How the Solar System Was Formed
Ruth Ashby
Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2003)A discussion of the history of man's understanding of our solar system, theories as to its origin and formation, the presence of life on earth, the search for other solar systems, and the possible future of our universe.
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The Moon
Nuria Roca, Carol Isern, Rocio Bonilla
Paperback (B.E.S. Publishing, Sept. 1, 2014)Young astronomers can explore the mysteries of our closest neighbor and constant companion, the moon, in this engaging book. Lunar eclipses, man's travel to the moon, an introduction to gravity, and the moon's phases are explained. Fun activities at the back of the book reinforce the information and allows kids to test what they've learned. Also includes a guide for parents that expands on some of the terminology and concepts.
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The Outer Planets
Ruth Ashby
Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2003)A discussion of the planets Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto, and how to observe them.
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The Inner Planets
Trudy E. Bell
Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2003)Describes the similarities and differences between the three planets closest to Earth and provides information about their surface features and physical makeup.
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The Sun
Nuria Roca, Carol Isern, Rocio Bonilla
Paperback (B.E.S. Publishing, Sept. 1, 2014)Young astronomers can explore the mysteries of our very own star, the sun, in this engaging book. Inside, sun-related topics, from its immense size and power to solar eclipses, light speed and more are covered. Fun activities at the back of the book reinforce the information and allows kids to test what they've learned. Also includes a guide for parents that expands on some of the terminology and concepts.
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The Sun
Ralph Winrich
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2007)Did you know that the Sun is just an average star, even though all of the eight planets could fit inside it? Or that this ball of hot gases doesn’t have a solid surface? Look inside to learn more about the star at the center of the solar system.
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Comets, Meteors, Asteroids, and the Outer Reaches
Trudy E. Bell
Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2003)Explores the solar system's smallest bodies and outer reaches to seek information about some unusual objects and how they may affect life on Earth.
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The Planets
Gemma McMullen
Hardcover (Booklife, Dec. 1, 2016)This series explores the four key elements of our Solar System: The Sun, The Moon, The Planets and The Stars. With each title including fascinating facts and photographic images, young readers will enjoy what lies in the darkness beyond.
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The Earth
Nuria Roca, Carol Isern, Rocio Bonilla
Paperback (B.E.S. Publishing, Sept. 1, 2014)Young astronomers can explore the mysteries of the earth in this engaging book. Starting with the Big Bang, kids will take a guided tour through our planet's history and geography. The atmosphere, climate, life forms, and humankind's study of the earth and outer space are covered. Fun activities at the back of the book reinforce the information and allows kids to test what they've learned. Also includes a guide for parents that expands on some of the terminology and concepts.
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