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Books > Children's & Educational > Technology & applied sciences > Space science & technology > General
Elementary readers will learn about space exploration as they read
through this fascinating nonfiction title. Readers will learn about
the sun, the planets in our solar system, comets, asteroids,
constellations, different types of galaxies, and more about the
vast body of the universe. Students will also be introduced to the
Hubble Telescope and the Mars Rover. With vivid images, intriguing
facts, informational text featuring Time For Kids content, readers
are encouraged to discover what they would explore in deep space!
This book also includes text features such as a table of contents,
glossary, and index, as well as resources like a bibliography and a
list of useful websites for learning more. Keep students reading
from cover to cover with this high-interest book!
Experience the explosive and colourful future of the cosmos,
zooming trillions of years ahead in time with Professor Raman
Prinja, published in association with Royal Observatory Greenwich.
The Future of the Universe starts the future clock NOW and rockets
readers along a forward time line to discover what scientists
predict will happen to the universe, including a shiny new ring on
Mars, Earth's axis flip and a dramatic galaxy crash! This is the
first book of its kind for this age - putting all the future events
into one place along a clear timeline for readers 9 and up, from
the return of famous comets in a few decades, to the dark end of
the Universe a nonillion years from now. Professor Raman Prinja is
the international, multi-award-winning Head of Department for
Physics and Astronomy at University College London and a celebrated
children's author of many books, including Planetarium and Wonders
of the Night Sky. Illustrator Jan Bielecki's action-packed, vivid
artwork plucks these astonishing phenomena out of the distant
future, and explodes them on the page - sizzling red giant stars
and deep, mysterious dark energy; doomed moons and trailing comets
- they're all inside The Future of the Universe! Professor Prinja
pens this unique look at the Universe's future as his follow-up to
the definitive and exciting Wonders of the Night Sky, which
introduces anyone with a patch of sky and a curious mind to
exploring the marvels on display in today's Universe. The next
generation of Universe explorers can easily engage with astronomy
through these stunning books, no expensive equipment needed.
A picture book about the night sky--Bright Star, Night Star
activities include finding constellations, planets, the moon, sun,
and other heavenly bodies. It has vivid illustrations for language
comprehension (ages 4 - 9), online SECRETS, and American Indian
characters. Expose your child to the starry skies, Monument Valley,
and a little space science. Also an ebook: Premio Publishing &
Gozo Books (worldwide rights Feb. 2014, SEE INSIDE)
Premiobooks.com, Baker & Taylor, Brodart, EBSCO, Follett
Library Resources/Title Wave, Ingram, Mackin, Bn.com/NOOK,
Kindle/Amazon.com, iTunes, and select retailers. 30-page, 8.5"x8.5"
perfect-bound, paper, 400 words, written by Karl Beckstrand,
illustrated by Luis F. Sanz, ISBN: 978-0985398880 (ebook ISBN:
978-1310128097), LCCN: 2013913403, JNF051040, JUV011040, JUV036000,
JUV010000, JUV020000, JUV054000
Few books have been as universally cherished by children and adults
alike as The Little Prince. A beautiful slip-cased gift edition of
this touching and wise classic children's book, with the original
translation by Katherine Woods and full-colour illustrations. A
pilot stranded in the desert awakes one morning to see the most
extraordinary little fellow standing before him. “Please…’
asks the stranger, “draw me a sheep…’ And the pilot realises
that when life’s events are too difficult to understand, there is
no choice but to succumb to their mysteries. He pulls out a pencil
and paper … and thus begins this wise and enchanting fable that,
in teaching the secret of what is really important in life, has
changed the world forever for its readers. This stunning new
edition of the classic children's book The Little Prince, includes
the classic English translation by Katherine Woods and original
colour illustrations which will capture the hearts of readers of
all ages. Featuring bonus non-fiction content, exploring the
history of The Little Prince, the real-life plane crash that
inspired the story, the life of the author and more! Antoine de
Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944) was born in Lyons, France. He wrote The
Little Prince in the United States during a two-year self-imposed
exile from occupied France. A year after the book’s publication
in 1943, Saint-Exupéry disappeared over the Mediterranean while
flying a reconnaissance mission for his French air squadron. Best
known throughout the world as the author and illustrator of The
Little Prince, Saint-Exupéry wrote several other books that have
also become classics of world literature. Katherine Woods
(1886-1968) produced the original English translation of The Little
Prince in 1943. It was later followed by several other English
translations, but her classic translation is treasured by fans and
is often considered to be the definitive English translation. Her
poetic translation perfectly captures the enchantment and charm of
Saint-Exupéry’s storytelling.
Bestselling author Elizabeth Wein (Code Name Verity, Rose Under Fire) journeys to a galaxy far, far away to bring readers the harrowing story of the courageous bomber pilots and technicians of Cobalt Squadron!
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