Ron Miller
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Series
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English
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Each night, millions of stars light up the dark skies. Galaxies throughout the universe encompass thousands of stars. The appearance of stars in the sky have intrigued and enthralled humans since ancient time. From constellations to the big bang theory, Stars and Galaxies explores the complex world of astronomy and scientific discovery.
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Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
In the sixth century B.C.E., the Greek philosopher Anaximander theorized that Earth was at the center of the cosmos. That idea became ingrained in scientific thinking and Christian religious beliefs for more than one thousand years. Defiance of church doctrine could mean death, so no one dared dispute this long-accepted idea. No one except a handful of courageous scientists. In the 1500s and 1600s, men like Nicolaus Copernicus, Johanned Kepler, Galileo...
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Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"Deep space holds materials left over from the formation of the solar system. Astronomers have been making exciting discoveries on the outermost fringes and the New Horizons spacecraft brings new insights into the origins of the sun and planets"--
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Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
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For hundreds of years scientists have sought and studied new worlds beyond Earth. Author Ron Miller describes the long, hard trek from the first tentative attempts to fly rocket-powered vehicles, to the first humans to brave traveling beyond Earths atmosphere, to the explorers who left their footprints in the soil of the Moon. This history of space exploration will compel you to consider the future of our journey.
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Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
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From earliest times, humans have wondered about the sky above them. People looked at distant stars and wondered what they were made of. They wondered whether any other places in the universe were like Earth. At first people used simple telescopes to study the solar system-the Sun and all the planets that circle around it. Later, more powerful telescopes and high-tech machines allowed people to investigate worlds outside the solar system. In this book,...
7) Saturn
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the discovery and exploration of the planet Saturn and discusses its rings and moons, its place in the solar system, and more.
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Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Huge, towering clouds build up in the sky-it's a super cell. The Doppler radar indicates that the system is rotating. But is there a funnel? Is it touching the ground? Only a storm chaser can confirm when a tornado is present-and help meteorologists warn nearby towns. Whenever severe weather threatens, storm chasers hit the road to hunt for tornadoes, hurricanes, or violent storms. Some drive thousands of miles in just a few days as they follow a...
9) Mars
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Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the discovery and explorations of the planet Mars and discusses each of its moons, its place in the solar system, and more.
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Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Uncover seven wonders of the four rocky planets. From Mercury, we'll watch the Sun appear to perform wild acrobatics. We'll also explore Venus, a planet full of puzzles and beauty. On Mars, we'll visit the tallest mountain and the deepest canyon of all the planets. This planet has hints of water that may be the key to identifying life forms on other planets.
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Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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In every age, science and technology have played an important role in advancing human civilization. From architecture to engineering, communication to transportation, humans have invented and developed extraordinary wonders. Engineers take the discoveries of scientists and mathematicians to make practical things, from roads and bridges to weapons and vehicles. Electronic engineers design and build everything from television sets to computers. Chemical...
Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The moons of our solar system feature extreme and potentially life-hosting environments. This book delves into the science behind the fascinating properties of various moons and explains why astronomers search for life on moons"--
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Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
From earliest times, humans have wondered about the sky above them. Simple telescopes in the 1600s made possible descriptions of the wonders of Earth's Moon and the closer planets. It took the development of powerful telescopes and modern space probes to learn more about the more distant planets-Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. In this book, we'll explore seven wonders of these four enormous planets-called the gas giants-and their moons. On Saturn,...
16) The elements
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Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history of the periodic table of the elements, includes biographies of major figures in the field of chemistry, and provides information on each element.
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Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
1998
Language
English
Description
Retells the adventures of a French professor and his two companions as they sail above and below the world's oceans as prisoners on the fabulous electric submarine of the deranged Captain Nemo. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 10 - AR Pts: 28
Language
English
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In the mid-nineteenth century, a French professor and his two companions, trapped aboard a fantastic submarine as prisoners of the deranged Captain Nemo, come face to face with exotic ocean creatures and strange sights hidden from the world above.