My Tourist Guide to the Solar System and Beyond

My Tourist Guide to the Solar System and Beyond
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Publisher : DK Children
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0756689945
ISBN-13 : 9780756689940
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis My Tourist Guide to the Solar System and Beyond by : Lewis Dartnell

By presenting outer space as a vacation destination, a guidebook shows armchair astronauts some of the best sights--from the Mariner Valley on Mars to the gravity-light moon, Enceladus--and provides facts about places from the sun to a black hole.

My Tourist Guide to the Solar System . . . and Beyond

My Tourist Guide to the Solar System . . . and Beyond
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 66
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ISBN-10 : 9780756698638
ISBN-13 : 0756698634
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis My Tourist Guide to the Solar System . . . and Beyond by : DK

"Last year I went on a round-the-world trip. This year I'm going somewhere different." In a century or so, this joke could well be a reality. Space will no longer be the final frontier, but the holiday destination of choice. When technology catches up with the dream, My Tourist Guide to the Solar System...and Beyond will be there to show the way. In the meantime, My Tourist Guide is the perfect way for the armchair astronaut to learn about the solar system. Forget wading through heavy tomes and encylcopedias: here children can discover the secrets of the planets, moons, and other satellites without feeling like it's hard work. Glorious digital artworks reveal stunning details, while the science is relayed through the quirky guidebook approach of "things to see" and "what to pack". Different, exciting, unique, and fun - My Tourist Guide to the Solar System...and Beyond is bound to be an astronomical success.

Life in the Solar System and Beyond

Life in the Solar System and Beyond
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 368
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ISBN-10 : 1852331011
ISBN-13 : 9781852331016
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Synopsis Life in the Solar System and Beyond by : Barrie W. Jones

In Life in the Solar System and Beyond, Professor Jones has written a broad introduction to the subject, addressing important topics such as, what is life?, the origins of life and where to look for extraterrestrial life. The chapters are arranged as follows: Chapter 1 is a broad introduction to the cosmos, with an emphasis on where we might find life. In Chapters 2 and 3 Professor Jones discusses life on Earth, the one place we know to be inhabited. Chapter 4 is a brief tour of the Solar system, leading us in Chapters 5 and 6 to two promising potential habitats, Mars and Europa. In Chapter 7 the author discusses the fate of life in the Solar system, which gives us extra reason to consider life further afield. Chapter 8 focuses on the types of stars that might host habitable planets, and where in the Galaxy these might be concentrated. Chapters 9 and 10 describe the instruments and techniques being employed to discover planets around other stars (exoplanetary systems), and those that will be employed in the near future. Chapter 11 summarizes the known exoplanetary systems, together with an outline of the systems we expect to discover soon, particularly habitable planets. Chapter 12 describes how we will attempt to find life on these planets, and the final chapter brings us to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and the question as to whether we are alone.

Space Encyclopedia

Space Encyclopedia
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Publisher : National Geographic Books
Total Pages : 196
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ISBN-10 : 9781426309489
ISBN-13 : 1426309481
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis Space Encyclopedia by : David A. Aguilar

A tour of outer space explores the solar system as well as stars, galaxies, and the birth of planets, and speculates on whether other intelligent beings exist in the universe.

Your Ticket to the Universe

Your Ticket to the Universe
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 239
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ISBN-10 : 9781588343758
ISBN-13 : 1588343758
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis Your Ticket to the Universe by : Kimberly K. Arcand

"Easy-to-read guide to the universe. Includes information on the planets, and other astrological entities"--

A Space Traveller's Guide To The Solar System

A Space Traveller's Guide To The Solar System
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Publisher : Random House
Total Pages : 267
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ISBN-10 : 9781448171651
ISBN-13 : 1448171652
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

Synopsis A Space Traveller's Guide To The Solar System by : Mark Thompson

Have you ever dreamt of being an astronaut, travelling through the universe on your very own space mission? What would it be like to tour the Solar System, visiting the Sun and the planets, taking in everything from moons to asteroid belts along the way? What would you see, and how would you feel? What would you eat? How would you navigate and produce fuel? How would you survive? On this epic voyage of discovery, astronomer Mark Thompson takes you on that journey. From how to prepare for take-off and the experience of leaving Earth’s atmosphere, to the reality of living in the confines of a spaceship and the strange sensation of weightlessness, this is an adventure like no other. Suit up, strap in and enjoy the ride.

The Vacation Guide to the Solar System

The Vacation Guide to the Solar System
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Publisher : Random House
Total Pages : 283
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ISBN-10 : 9781473546394
ISBN-13 : 1473546397
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis The Vacation Guide to the Solar System by : Olivia Koski

Selected as a Book of the Year 2017 in Sky at Night 'Just the thing to captivate a bright child or anyone, in fact, who aspires to be the next Tim Peake' Daily Telegraph AN IMAGINATIVE EXPLORATION INTO THE 'WHAT IF' OF SPACE TRAVEL Imagine taking a hike along the windswept red plains of Mars to dig for signs of life, or touring one of Jupiter’s sixty-four moons where you can take photos of its swirling storms. For a mini-break on a tight budget, the Moon is quite majestic and very quiet if you can make it during the off-season. Beautifully illustrated and packed with real-world science, The Vacation Guide to the Solar System is the essential planning guide for the curious space adventurer, covering all of the essentials for your next voyage, how to get there, and what to do when you arrive. Written by an astronomer from the American Museum of Natural History and one of the creators of the Guerilla Science collective, this tongue-in-cheek reference guide is an imaginative exploration into the ‘what if’ of space travel, sharing fascinating facts about the planets in our solar system and even some moons! 'SUPERB' BBC Sky at Night 'The ultimate guide for any budding space tourist' BBC Focus

Dr Maggie's Grand Tour of the Solar System

Dr Maggie's Grand Tour of the Solar System
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Publisher : Buster Books
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1916763200
ISBN-13 : 9781916763203
Rating : 4/5 (00 Downloads)

Synopsis Dr Maggie's Grand Tour of the Solar System by : Maggie Aderin-Pocock

A round-the-solar-system reference book written by renowned space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock.

A Traveler's Guide to Mars

A Traveler's Guide to Mars
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Publisher : Workman Publishing
Total Pages : 502
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ISBN-10 : 0761126066
ISBN-13 : 9780761126065
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis A Traveler's Guide to Mars by : William K. Hartmann

Utilizes a travel guide format to bring together recent scientific discoveries about Mars, describing such features as its dry riverbeds, huge volcano, possible ancient sea floor, and impact craters.

Space Dictionary for Kids

Space Dictionary for Kids
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 232
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ISBN-10 : 9781000503357
ISBN-13 : 1000503356
Rating : 4/5 (57 Downloads)

Synopsis Space Dictionary for Kids by : Amy Anderson

Packed with hundreds of illustrated definitions about astronomy and space, Space Dictionary for Kids is certain to spark any kid's enthusiasm for the solar system and galaxy. Explore cosmology, stars and galaxies, the solar system, space exploration, and exoplanets and astrobiology. Hop on an astronomy timeline to learn the story of how primitive ancient beliefs evolved over centuries to become a high-technology science. Crack up over the humorous sidebars that expand on the topic of space with examples, explanations, diagrams, quizzes, and even short activities to enhance understanding. Use the references and further reading recommendations at the end to help find more information about astronomy, perfect for assignments or those just wanting to know more about the coolest topic in the galaxy! Divided into sections for quick access to the easy-to-understand definitions and amazing full-color illustrations, Space Dictionary for Kids is a must-have for any kid's home library! Grades 3-6 NSTA Recommends