Astronomy

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Clyde Tombaugh and the Search for Planet X

From the Series On My Own Biography

Twelve-year-old Clyde Tombaugh stepped up and took his first look through a telescope. Gazing at the moon, he was thrilled by the sight of its craters and valleys. What other mysteries were… Read More →

  • Lexile: 700
  • ATOS: 4.5
  • Dewey: 520'.92
  • Copyright: 1996

Comets and Asteroids in Action (An Augmented Reality Experience)

From the Series Space in Action: Augmented Reality (Alternator Books ® )

Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences! Billions of comets and asteroids orbit the sun. Most travel through space far from Earth, but when the planet crosses… Read More →

  • Lexile: 990
  • Dewey: 523.44
  • Copyright: 2020
3 titles

Cosmos Chronicles (Alternator Books ® ) — Hardcover Set

From the Series Cosmos Chronicles (Alternator Books ® )

This visually driven series focuses on current and future space missions. With dynamic imagery from NASA and SpaceX, each high-interest title reads like an attention-grabbing blog about space Read More →

  • Copyright: 2020
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $87.96
  • Your Price: $65.97
  • 3 titles
2 titles

Cosmos Chronicles (Alternator Books ® ) — Paperback Set

From the Series Cosmos Chronicles (Alternator Books ® )

This visually driven series focuses on current and future space missions. With dynamic imagery from NASA and SpaceX, each high-interest title reads like an attention-grabbing blog about space Read More →

  • Copyright: 2020
  • Paperback
  • List Price: $21.98
  • Your Price: $20.88
  • 2 titles

Crayola ® Out-of-This-World Space Colors

From red planets to blue stars, space is full of color! Introduce young readers to the sun, moon, planets, stars, and more in this high-interest look at the myriad colors of space. Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • Dewey: 523
  • Copyright: 2021

Cutting-Edge Astronaut Training

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — New Frontiers of Space

How do astronauts prepare for their missions in space? What recent discoveries and innovations have changed how astronauts train? With a focus on STEM, fascinating sidebars, and up-to-date… Read More →

  • Lexile: 890
  • Dewey: 629.450068/3
  • Copyright: 2020

Cutting-Edge Black Holes Research

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — New Frontiers of Space

Take a deep look into some of the most mysterious objects in the universe—black holes. Readers will explore the most up-to-date information available and be encouraged think critically about… Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • Dewey: 523.8/875
  • Copyright: 2020

Cutting-Edge Hubble Telescope Data

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — New Frontiers of Space

With a focus on STEM and late-breaking information, this book delves deep into the Hubble Space Telescope! How do scientists use the device? What are some of the recent discoveries we have… Read More →

  • Lexile: 800
  • Dewey: 522/.2919
  • Copyright: 2020

Cutting-Edge Journey to Mars

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — New Frontiers of Space

Take a voyage to the red planet! This book presents cutting-edge information about travelling to Mars and dives into related STEM topics. Sidebars and fascinating photos will thrill readers… Read More →

  • Lexile: 780
  • Dewey: 629.45/53
  • Copyright: 2020

Cutting-Edge Space Tourism

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — New Frontiers of Space

Take a trip into orbit with the most up-to-date information on space tourism. With a STEM-focused sidebars, engaging photos, and fascinating facts, this book enables readers to explore the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 730
  • Dewey: 910.919
  • Copyright: 2020

Cutting-Edge SpaceX News

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — New Frontiers of Space

Blast off with SpaceX, the company that builds and launches rockets and spacecraft. Up-to-date information and fact-filled sidebars help readers explore the world's most exciting space-travel Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • Dewey: 338.4/7629478
  • Copyright: 2020

Day and Night

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Discovering Nature's Cycles

Day follows night. Night comes after day. What makes this cycle of days and nights happen? Through beautiful photos and spare text, beginning readers will learn about the basic patterns of… Read More →

  • Lexile: 480
  • Dewey: 525'.35
  • Copyright: 2011
6 titles

Destination Mars (Alternator Books ®) — Hardcover Set

From the Series Destination Mars (Alternator Books ®)

Readers learn what it would take to get humans to Mars—from how long the space flight would be (about seven months!) to what life would be like once we got there. Read More →

  • Copyright: 2024
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $183.90
  • Your Price: $137.93
  • 6 titles
Fall 2024

Destination Moon

From the Series The Moon Files (Alternator Books ®)

In 1972, Apollo 17 landed on the moon with a crew of astronauts. No humans have visited the moon since. But the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and other space agencies… Read More →

  • Dewey: 629.45/40973
  • Copyright: 2025

Día y noche (Day and Night)

From the Series Mi primer paso al mundo real — Descubriendo los ciclos de la naturaleza (First Step Nonfiction — Discovering Nature's Cycles)

Los lectores principiantes aprenderán sobre los patrones básicos del Sol y la Tierra y lo que causa día y noche. Beginning readers will learn about the basic patterns of the Sun and Earth… Read More →

  • Dewey: 525'.35
  • Copyright: 2013

Discover Earth

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Discover Planets

With a focus on STEM and late-breaking information, this book shows how scientists have made discoveries about Earth throughout history and how they will continue to do so in the future. Read More →

  • Lexile: 740
  • Dewey: 525
  • Copyright: 2019

Discover Jupiter

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Discover Planets

With up-to-date scientific information on scientists' latest discoveries and a focus on STEM, this engaging title shows readers what we already know about Jupiter and what scientists hope to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 790
  • Dewey: 523.45
  • Copyright: 2019
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Discover Mars

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Discover Planets

Vivid photos and up-to-date information teach readers about Mars, including details on climate and geography, how scientists have explored the planet, and what they hope to find out about… Read More →

  • Lexile: 870
  • Dewey: 523.43
  • Copyright: 2019

Discover Mercury

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Discover Planets

Young readers will explore Mercury and learn what scientists hope to discover about it in the future. Engaging text discussing up-to-date scientific information paired with photos from NASA… Read More →

  • Lexile: 790
  • Dewey: 523.41
  • Copyright: 2019

Discover Neptune

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Discover Planets

How have scientists explored Neptune? What do they hope to discover about the planet in the future? Through vibrant photos and STEM highlights on geography, climate, and more, readers will… Read More →

  • Lexile: 790
  • Dewey: 523.48
  • Copyright: 2019

Discover Saturn

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Discover Planets

Informative text filled with STEM highlights teaches readers about Saturn, including recent discoveries made by the Cassini spacecraft and information about how scientists' ideas about the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • Dewey: 523.46
  • Copyright: 2019

Discover Uranus

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Discover Planets

Read about scientists' recent discoveries about Uranus and what they hope to find out about the planet in the future. Up-to-date information and a focus on STEM will keep readers engaged and informed. Read More →

  • Lexile: 920
  • Dewey: 523.47
  • Copyright: 2019

Discover Venus

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Discover Planets

Up-to-date scientific information will engage readers as they learn about Venus. With a focus on STEM and new discoveries, this informative text examines the planet Venus and discusses what… Read More →

  • Lexile: 780
  • Dewey: 523.42
  • Copyright: 2019

Does the Sun Sleep?: Noticing Sun, Moon, and Star Patterns

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Nature's Patterns

Have you ever watched the sun rise or set? Do you know why the moon changes shape every night? Join Mr. Cruz's class as they observe patterns in the nighttime sky. They'll learn why the moon… Read More →

  • Lexile: 440
  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: 523
  • Copyright: 2016