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The Apollo 11 astronauts have prepared carefully for their attempt to be the first men to land on the moon. The young narrator of this book has prepared carefully, too: he explains the design of the spacecraft, the flight from the earth to the moon, and the drama of touching down - while shadowing the astronaut's voyage with one of his own. Go for the Moon captures the fascinating detail and inspiring adventure of the moon landing. It is a captivating celebration of one of humankind's greatest technical achievements and most extraordinary feats of exploration.
As the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing approaches in July, children can now experience the mind-blowing technology and trailblazing science that took humans into space and discover everything there is to know about space exploration today and in the future. Space Race is a comprehensive and richly illustrated guide to the story of space exploration, from the time of the fi rst satellites to future missions to Mars. Annotated photographic feature spreads highlight key spacecraft such as Vostok 1, the International Space Station, the Space Shuttle and the Hubble Space Telescope. Detailed step-by-step features explain the science behind each mission clearly and simply. In addition, the book is accompanied by an augmented reality (AR) free, downloadable high-tech interactive app that lets you watch NASA videos on the page and explore 360-degree models of groundbreaking spacecraft in high defi nition. AR is easy to use and doesn’t require special equipment. The app is accessible via both Apple (iOS 9.0 minimum) and Android devices with front and back cameras (using Android 4.0 and above).
Walk on the Moon, stop off at the International Space Station, see the surface of Mars and discover the planets in a journey through our solar system. With five cosmic pop-ups, you will find your inner astronaut as you go on your first space adventure.
A fun, lively and stylish look at the world through the questions of children. Children have so many questions about the world and this book looks at the world of space, asking and answering questions to build knowledge on technology and science. So Many Questions is a series of books for inquisitive children. Following the curiosity of different characters, each book is filled with questions (and answers) to prompt thinking and build knowledge around each topic covered. Included is a set of copiable game cards to encourage memory skills, further the learning and for fun!
The colorful and joyful illustrations in Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Outer Space are sure to inspire imaginative play and storytelling in young children. With 75 large (2 inches or larger) vinyl reusable stickers and 24 pages of roads, construction sites, and more, there are no rules or set places for stickers to go. Jumbo stickers are perfect for learning fine motor skills, and even the youngest children who haven't yet achieved full manual dexterity can have loads of fun.
If you look up at the sky on a dark night, what do you see? There's a whole universe staring back at you. In the company of Felicity the cat discover the phases of the moon, the constellations and how to spot the Northern Lights and the Milky Way. This beautiful, fun book will introduce you to the beauty of the night sky and show you the stars like you've never seen them before.
If you peep into the night sky and see the Moon and twinkling stars, you're peeping right out into space! Lift the flaps and peep through the holes in the pages to discover the planets in our solar system, see astronauts on the International Space Station and find out what else is in space in this beautifully illustrated book for little children.
Learning loads of facts is boring, right? Not with this book! Get your quiz on to become the ultimate expert on outer space. This book is the ultimate combination of facts and fun. Each chapter has loads of fast facts followed by a short quiz, which makes it the perfect tool for revising for a test or for becoming the quizmaster of the universe. It covers a huge range of topics, from the Sun and Moon, to early space pioneers and the Moon landings, to black holes, asteroids and the planets in our magnificent solar system. These books are designed as a companion resource for children studying core curriculum topics. Illustrations, timelines and graphics work with captions and extended texts to challenge the reader's skills in memory, comprehension and reading. Kids will barely realise they are learning when the competitive element takes over as they aim to become the Quizmaster. The books contain loads of information, but as the quiz sections are spaced evenly throughout, it can make the challenge less overwhelming. Readers can choose to read a section and then answer those questions, or read the book and then attempt the whole quiz in one go. It can be used to test themselves, test their friends or as a ready-made resource for teachers in need of a pop-quiz for their class. Suitable for children aged 8+ who are studying Space as part of the Key Stage 2 curriculum. Also perfect for space-mad kids who devour facts like a black hole devours galaxies. Other titles in this series: Around the World Dinosaurs Human Body Science Sport
Build 11 of the strangest, deadliest, most awesome aliens in the galaxy with the inspiring stickers in this book. The scenes to complete include a giant alien with trailing tentacles that crackle with lightning and a mysterious warrior from another dimension. With statistics for each alien's size, intelligence and attack force.
Discover the story behind Neil Armstrong and the Apollo 11 mission in this immersive graphic novel -- by Montague Twins creative duo Nathan Page and Drew Shannon. Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting new addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series! From his childhood experiments to his first encounters with flight, explore the steps Neil Armstrong took in order to become the first person to land on the moon. A story of calculated risk, perseverance, and earth-defying reward, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the famous astronaut -- brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that fly off the page.
Out Of This World is jam-packed with everything children need to know about space - from facts and statistics to real-life adventures. Boys and girls can find their way around the solar system, learn if aliens really could exist and discover the origins of the universe. Entertaining and educational, this learning companion would make the perfect addition to any school child's bookshelf.
Press the buttons embedded in the pages to hear the special arrangements of Holst's music while exploring the mysterious world of Space. Each planet is beautifully illustrated and there are little bits of information about each one.
Based on the New York Times bestselling book and the Academy Award–nominated movie, author Margot Lee Shetterly and illustrator Laura Freeman bring the incredibly inspiring true story of four black women who helped NASA launch men into space to picture book readers! Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at math…really good. They participated in some of NASA's greatest successes, like providing the calculations for America's first journeys into space. And they did so during a time when being black and a woman limited what they could do. But they worked hard. They persisted. And they used their genius minds to change the world. In this beautifully illustrated picture book edition, we explore the story of four female African American mathematicians at NASA, known as "colored computers," and how they overcame gender and racial barriers to succeed in a highly challenging STEM-based career.
A beautifully illustrated, non-fiction picture book about space for very young children. Little astronauts can find out about planets, stars, asteroids, space travel, the International Space Station and lots more. With lots to spot and talk about, vivid illustrations and simple language, this is a fun and entertaining way to introduce little children to a fascinating subject. With links to carefully selected websites where children can find out more about constellations and space via the Usborne Quicklinks website.
A beautifully illustrated book for children aged 6+ that explores the incredible myths behind the biggest questions about our planet . . . and the sensational science we know today. Do you ever look all around you, at our amazing planet Earth, and wonder how it all got there? Why does the Sun rise every day? How does the sky stay up? Where do rainbows come from? What are thunder and lightning? Since the beginning of time, people have been doing just that. Across different societies and throughout history people have had different beliefs about the world, nature and space. They have told stories about gods, goddesses and monsters, magic and mystery, to answer these BIG questions. Now we have another way to answer the same questions - sensational science! Through investigation and experiments, scientists have found awesome answers that explain how everything on Earth works, and these can be just as magical as the myths themselves! Mythical Science tells you all about the magical myths and the sensational science that together help us understand our wondrous world.
Introduce your baby to the wonders of SPACE, with over 100 beautifully illustrated first words
Meet hilarious, science-mad chatterbox, Rocket - she's going to be the greatest astronaut, star-catcher, space-traveller that has ever lived! But... can she convince her big brother to stop looking down at his phone and start LOOKING UP at the stars? Bursting with energy and passion about science and space, this heart-warming, inspirational picture book will have readers turning off their screens and switching on to the outside world. *Winner of the UKLA Awards 2021* *Shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards 2019* "Outstanding - a breath of fresh air, just like Rocket herself" - Kirkus Reviews "Energetic and with a wry, sweet take on family dynamics, it will alert readers to the mysteries of the night skies" - The Guardian More Rocket stories: Clean Up!
Blast off into outer space with this ultimate, 128-page book about everything you ever wanted to know about the universe, jam-packed with fun facts, jokes, comics and more! Perfect for fans of Dog Man who love non-fiction, this is the definitive, go-to book about everything AWESOME you EVER wanted to know about all things outer space. Uncover a wealth of weird, wacky and wild facts about our universe, from planets to supernovas to space travel and everything in-between, told in Mike Lowery's signature, acclaimed comic style with bright and energetic artwork, fresh framing devices and hilarious jokes. Did you know that: the surface of the sun is hot enough to make diamonds boil? Or that one year on Neptune is 165 Earth years? Or that space is thought to smell like ... burnt steak? Find out all this and more, in this comprehensive, hilarious outer space adventure from Mike Lowery! Praise for Everything Awesome About Space and Other Galactic Facts: "A charged-up roundup of astro-facts... a blast from first to last." - Kirkus Reviews Praise for Everything Awesome About Sharks and Other Underwater Creatures: "In the wake of Everything Awesome About Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Beasts! (2019), Lowery spins out likewise frothy arrays of facts and observations about sharks, whales, giant squid, and smaller but no less extreme (or at least extremely interesting) sea life... An immersive dunk into a vast subject-and on course for shorter attention spans." - Kirkus Reviews Praise for Everything Awesome About Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Beasts: "Lowery sandwiches a populous parade of very simply drawn dinos between a history of prehistory and a roundup of diverse topics, from what paleontologists do to sets of dinosaur jokes and A Few Kinda Weird (and Unlikely!) Dino Extinction Theories... though true dinosaurs hold the spotlight, flying and marine reptiles, early mammals, and other fabulous early fauna take such frequent star turns that along with infobites galore, readers will come away with a fairly sound understanding of just how dinosaurs fit into the whole history of life on this planet... A manic but solid series kickoff." - Kirkus Reviews
This out-of-this-world activity book is filled with wordsearches, mazes, spot-the-differences, logic puzzles and more. Part of a range of pocket-sized paperbacks that are perfect for journeys, rainy days and party bags, with all the answers at the back of the book.
Watch our world come to life amid bubbling volcanoes and electrical
storms in this vibrantly illustrated account of life on Earth before
humans. It's time to discover What the Dinosaurs Saw.
The bestselling science series ever is now available on audio
From sunset to sunrise, discover the secrets of night time - why it happens, where the Sun goes... and what the night sky can tell us about the universe. Playful flaps, delightful illustrations and friendly text explain the science behind the cycle of day and night, summer and winter. Find out why it's not always dark at bedtime, how night animals find their way and why the dark doesn't have to be scary.
The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Will we ever learn the truth about what actually landed at Roswell? In 1947, an unusual object crashed in the New Mexico desert and was recovered by the Roswell Army Airfield officers. People everywhere began to speculate what the object could be. Could it possibly be a flying saucer? Would that be proof of aliens and life beyond Earth? Even decades later, some people still believe that the Roswell Incident is the most famous UFO sighting ever. Still, those who worked at the airfield insist it was just a weather balloon that had fallen from the sky. Was the Roswell Incident evidence of alien life, a government cover-up, or just a myth? Here are the facts about what we do know about Roswell.
This brilliant reference book reveals how astronauts live in space, featuring fascinating scenes and photos from the International Space Station. Discover how astronauts keep fit in zero gravity, why they wear a tether on space walks and what types of food are safe to eat in space.
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