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Science and technology, General non-fiction
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Recounts discoveries about the universe--seeing a star being born, tracking a galaxy light-years away, verifying the existence of dark energy--made…
since 1990 by scientists using the Hubble telescope. Discusses the 2009 mission to update Hubble so it could continue probing the mysteries of the cosmos. For grades 4-7. 2011
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General non-fiction, Poetry, Science and technology
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Blast off with Douglas Florian's new high-flying compendium, which features twenty whimsical poems about space. From the moon to…
the stars, from the Earth to Mars, here is an exuberant celebration of our celestial surroundings that's certain to become a universal favorite among aspiring astronomers everywhere. Includes die-cut pages and a glossary of space terms.
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General non-fiction, Science and technology
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
The best-selling Hello, World! board book series expands into picture books, for Hello, World! kids who are ready for the next…
step.Kids who enjoy looking up at space and dreaming of exploring the solar system will love this lively, fact-filled, illustrated tour of our galaxy, with engaging information on every page: • Fascinating details about each of the planets, including up-to-date information such as NASA's Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter—accompanied by bright illustrations. • Statistics about each planet, with information about the planet's size, distance from the sun, length of days and years, and more. • A helpful chart that shows each planet's place in the solar system. • A question that asks the reader to think about the planets in relation to themselves, such as "Would you like to live on a planet with a long winter or a short winter?" and "What would you bring on your Mars rover?" Hello, World! readers who have moved up to picture books and any kids who love science and space will find many captivating hours of learning and inspiration in the launch of this exciting new series.
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General non-fiction, Science and technology
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Explore the known Universe and consider its mind-boggling scale in this crisply illustrated, well-researched picture book from Caldecott Medalist Jason…
Chin. Winner of the Cook Prize!Most eight-year-olds are about five times as tall as this book . . . but only half as tall as an ostrich, which is half as tall as a giraffe . . . twenty times smaller than a California Redwood! How do they compare to the tallest buildings? To Mt. Everest? To stars, galaxy clusters, and . . . the universe?Jason Chin, the award-winning author and illustrator of Grand Canyon has once again found a way to make a complex subject--size, scale and almost unimaginable distance--accessible and understandable to readers of all ages. Meticulously researched and featuring the highly detailed artwork for which he is renowned, this is How Much is a Million for the new millenium, sure to be an immediate hit with kids looking for an engaging way to delve into perspective, astronomy, and astrophysics. Curious readers will love the extensive supplementary material included in the back of the back of the bookAn American Library Association Notable Children&’s BookA New England Book Award FinalistA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionA Horn Book Fanfare Best Book of the YearA Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year!
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General non-fiction
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Now even the youngest children can enjoy learning about the world around them. Hello, World! is a new series designed…
to help parents introduce simple nonfiction concepts to their babies and toddlers. Narrated in simple terms and featuring bright, simple, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning easy for young children. Each page offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child. Every young child loves to look up at the moon in the night sky. Now here's a book that can teach toddlers about the sun, moon, stars, and planets--with colors, shapes, sizes, and super-simple facts ("Can you point to the red planet? That's Mars!"). It's a perfect way to bring natural science into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops.From the Board edition.
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Adventure storiesGeneral non-fiction
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Dedicated to astronaut Neil Armstrong, A Kite for Moon is the perfect children&’s book to help celebrate the 50th anniversary…
of the first United States moon landing. Written by New York Times bestselling author of How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? Jane Yolen and her daughter, Heidi Stemple, this book is a heartfelt story about a young boy&’s fascination and unlikely friendship with the moon.What would it be like if the moon was your friend? Find out as you walk alongside a little boy who journeys through life to achieve his dream of becoming an astronaut. And then blast off with your little one as you zoom to the moon together!The story begins when a little boy, who is flying his kite, notices a sad Moon. He sends up kites to her, writing notes promising he will come see her someday. This promise propels him through years of studying, learning, and training to become an astronaut. Until … he finally goes up, up, up in a big rocket ship with a fiery tail.A Kite for Moon:Features over 20 gorgeous illustrations by award-winning artist Matt PhelanIs the perfect storybook for children ages 4 to 8Celebrates every child&’s fascination with space
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General non-fiction, Reference, Christianity, Science and technology
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
With this constellation book, kids will learn some of the most famous myths and legends connected to the stars. It's…
full of amazing kids' stories that explore everything from the Big Dipper to the adventures of Hercules!People have always looked up at the stars and seen shapes—and created stories about them. In this book for kids 3-5, you can discover constellations and the stories of how they came to be.Blast off into this star book:See into the sky—Bring the constellations to life with illustrations and sky maps that will get kids excited about each new story.Astronomy for kids—Explore where and when to see each constellation in the sky, with tips to help kids (and adults) spot them Name the stars— Did you know that the constellation Cancer symbolizes a giant crab? Or that Aries represents a ram with wings?Show little ones the incredible mythology above their heads with this toddler-friendly introduction to the stories of the constellations!
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Christianity, General non-fiction, Science and technology
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Discover a universe of fun and amazing facts about space for kids 6 to 9 Take an exciting, fact-filled journey…
that goes where all great space books for kids should—to our solar system and beyond! Super Cool Space Facts is bursting with info about stormy planets, exploding stars, weird black holes, amazing landers, and more.Blast past other space books for kids with:Galaxies of wonder—Launch into learning with awesome and easy-to-digest facts about everything from asteroids hurtling through space to astronauts on the International Space Station.Entertaining information—Fill your outer space adventure with the jokes, big word alerts, and fascinating mysteries of the universe all space books for kids should have.Full-color photos—See how cool space is with incredible pictures of stars, galaxies, planets, constellations, and more.Super Cool Space Facts brings you out-of-this-world fun—and a must have title for anyone interested in space books for kids.