Astronomy
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Benjamin Banneker: Pioneering Scientist
From the Series On My Own Biography
Gazing up at the stars, Benjamin Banneker longed to understand how and why things worked as they did. In a time when most black Americans were slaves, Banneker lived a life of freedom and… Read More →
Beyond: Discoveries from the Outer Reaches of Space
Journey far beyond our solar system and explore the marvels of interstellar space. A wonder-filled poem and spectacular illustrations bring readers across the observable universe to encounter Read More →
Beyond the Solar System: Use Your STEM Skills to Explore Outer Space
From the Series Mission: Space Science
Beyond our solar system is an enormous expanse of stars, other solar systems, glittering galaxies, matter-eating black holes, and other fascinating space mysteries. But what do we know about… Read More →
Black Holes: A Space Discovery Guide
From the Series Space Discovery Guides
Black holes are one of the greatest mysteries of outer space. No visible light can escape the strong gravity of a black hole. This makes black holes invisible—and very difficult to study. But Read More →
Black Holes in Action (An Augmented Reality Experience)
From the Series Space in Action: Augmented Reality (Alternator Books ® )
Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences! Black holes are invisible because light cannot escape their gravity. Explore new techniques that astronomers use to… Read More →
Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®)
Featuring figures from a variety of backgrounds, these books celebrate women who dominate their respective fields—big-time change-makers, influencers, and disrupters who aren't afraid to… Read More →
Breakthroughs in Deep Space Science
From the Series Space Exploration (Alternator Books ® )
Learn about new discoveries, technological achievements, and scientific breakthroughs in the exploration of deep space. Engaging photos and up-to-date information help you take a closer look… Read More →
Breakthroughs in Mars Exploration
From the Series Space Exploration (Alternator Books ® )
Will astronauts one day travel all the way to Mars? Get informed about Mars research and plans for Mars exploration, and discover key aspects of the science and technology involved in solving Read More →
Breakthroughs in Moon Exploration
From the Series Cosmos Chronicles (Alternator Books ® )
Did you know that twelve Americans have set foot on the moon? Or that the moon has mountains, one of them taller than any found on Earth? Striking photos and fast-paced, newspaper-like text… Read More →
Breakthroughs in Planet and Comet Research
From the Series Space Exploration (Alternator Books ® )
Did you know some of Saturn's sixty-plus moons are covered with icy methane oceans? Or that a huge storm on Jupiter has raged for more than three hundred years? Discover what scientists are… Read More →
Breakthroughs in Space Travel
From the Series Space Exploration (Alternator Books ® )
Discover exciting changes in space travel. Learn how reusable rockets roar into space and then land gracefully on Earth. Find out how humans stay in space longer than ever and monitor the… Read More →
Breakthroughs in Stars Research
From the Series Space Exploration (Alternator Books ® )
Investigate the newest discoveries about stars. Learn how gravitational waves flow through space and time and change our understanding of the universe. See how cutting-edge telescopes let us… Read More →
Breakthroughs in the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
From the Series Space Exploration (Alternator Books ® )
Through reader-friendly text and incredible photos, this book explores the search for life on other planets. From exoplanets to rocks on Mars and radio waves to infrared telescopes, readers… Read More →
Bumba Books ® — Let's Explore Nature's Cycles — Hardcover Set
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Let's Explore Nature's Cycles
Perfect for curious beginning readers, these fun titles explore various natural cycles such as moon phases and the water cycle while introducing scientific concepts and vocabulary. Read More →
Bumba Books ™ — A First Look at Space — Paperback Set
From the Series Bumba Books ® — A First Look at Space
Explore the fascinating universe we live in. Learn about the wonders of the sun, the moon, stars, and our home planet, Earth! With critical thinking questions, incredible photos, and simple… Read More →
Bumba Books ™ en español — Una primera mirada al espacio (A First Look at Space) — Paperback Set
From the Series Bumba Books ® en español — Una primera mirada al espacio (A First Look at Space)
Explore the fascinating universe we live in, including the sun, the moon, stars, and our home planet, Earth! With incredible photos and simple text, this series—now available in Spanish—will… Read More →
Can Volcanoes Turn the Moon Blue?: Discover the Science behind Volcanology
From the Series The Big Questions Answered
It's a big question—can volcanoes turn the moon blue? Volcanoes are incredible, as are the volcanologists who study them! Volcanic eruptions are powerful, and it's amazing that their effects Read More →
Casting Shadows: Solar and Lunar Eclipses with The Planetary Society ®
The year 2024 is set to have multiple solar and lunar eclipses. Solar and lunar eclipses are sights to behold. But you don’t see them every day! Learn about the different kinds of eclipses.… Read More →
Changemakers in Space: Women Leading the Way
From the Series The Future Is Female (Alternator Books ®)
Women take charge in all areas of space exploration and study. Learn more about Katherine Johnson making calculations for the first moon landing and Sally Ride becoming the first woman from… Read More →
Clasificado (Classified): La carrera secreta de Mary Golda Ross, ingeniera aeroespacial cheroqui (The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer)
“Despegue. ¡Una biografía que llega más allá de las estrellas!”—excelente, Kirkus Reviews Mary Golda Ross trabajaba en muchos proyectos clasificados como ingeniera aeroespacial del siglo XX,… Read More →
Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer
An American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Award Honor Picture Book Mary Golda Ross designed classified airplanes and spacecraft as Lockheed Aircraft Corporation's first female… Read More →
Cloverleaf Books ™ — Nature's Patterns — Audisee®—On Level Set
From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Nature's Patterns
Nature is filled with patterns, if you know where to look. In this series, curious young students explore the world around them, studying the movements of the moon and stars, animal behavior, Read More →
Cloverleaf Books ™ — Nature's Patterns — Paperback Set
From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Nature's Patterns
Nature is filled with patterns, if you know where to look. In this series, curious young students explore the world around them, studying the movements of the moon and stars, animal behavior, Read More →
Cloverleaf Books ™ — Space Adventures — Audisee®—On Level Set
From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Space Adventures
Come along on an adventure to outer space! Fueled by imagination, the enthusiastic characters in this series take thrilling journeys to the moon, Mars, the sun, and more! This approach… Read More →