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Imagine exploring one planet to the next. What discoveries will you learn from Mercury, Jupiter. Saturn and Neptune? Lucky for you, you don't need to ride a spaceship to go on explorations because information on those planets are already written in this book. Build your knowledge on astronomy one book at a time. Begin today.
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Is Pluto the new member of the Seven Dwarves? Nah, not really. Scientists call it a dwarf for a special reason and you'll know what that is if you open this astronomy book for kids. Introducing children to astronomy can be pain-free if you use the right reference tools that your child can appreciate. An example would be this child-friendly picture book. Grab a copy now!
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Explore the worlds outside Earth one planet at a time. This book will be all about the planet Neptune. Why does it look blue from afar? What are the significant features of this planet? Who discovered it and how? We know you have a lot more questions about the all-blue planet, so this book will give you the answers. Get a copy now!
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Space discoveries! Learn all about how modern scientists are making new discoveries about objects in space. Read about the tools, techniques, and research that goes into making these fascinating discoveries! Stories by Ken Crosswell Ph.D., Vicki Oransky Wittenstein, and Amy Cattapan.
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Our planets! Get to know all about Pluto's size, landscape, and more! What are the different phases of the moon? Where did Saturn get its rings? Is the earth really spinning? Learn the answers to these questions, and more! Stories by Ken Croswell, Ph.D. and Highlights for Children.
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Astronauts in space! Hear from real life astronauts and learn about what they do when they're in space. Hear answers to kids' questions, and see beautiful pictures taken by an astronaut from the International Space Station. Stories by Jack Myers Ph.D., Highlights for Children, and Amy Hansen.
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Swirling galaxies! Scientists and astronomers have determined that there are other galaxies just like ours, and have even calculated how old they are. Learn about how scientists determined that our galaxy is a giant swirling pinwheel of stars. Stories by Ken Croswell Ph.D., Tony Helies, and Highlights for Children.
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Five. Four. Three. Two. One. Blast off!
Having survived some of the scariest destinations on Earth in The Daredevil's Guide to Dangerous Places, Eddie and Junko are off on another epic adventure – this time to outer space.
Join our intergalactic explorers as they travel across our Solar System and beyond. Find out what it's like to live on the Moon, visit the International Space Station and fly through Saturn's rings, before you head deeper into...
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The latest movie about traveling between galaxies has sparked many people's interest in its potential. Unfortunately, the film is not really designed for a child's mind. Thus, a book about interstellar space exploration can help them see how wondrous the idea is for mankind. It may help push them in a direction of work or passion that they never considered before. Young minds need inspiration, and a story about the stars may push them that way faster...
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