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Books > Children's & Educational > Technology & applied sciences > Space science & technology
We look out of our window at the dark and twinkling sky. It's full
of stars and planets and there's comets whooshing by. We want to go
and see them, there's so much to explore. So let's count down and
blast off - then we can find out more! Journey through space with
15 of the most iconic missions of all time, including the moon
landing, Voyager 1's journey into interstellar space and
Perseverance's exploration of Mars.
If I were an astronaut, I would zoom into outer space! I would help
fix the International Space Station. Dream big, and see what fun it
is to be an astronaut.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Mae Jemison, scientist, astronaut and the first ever black woman in
space. When Mae Jemison was a little girl, she dreamed of blasting
off into space on a rocket ship. She was so excited as she watched
the Apollo Moon landings, but she wondered... why none of the
astronauts were women? Mae loved science and was so bright that she
started college at just 16, and was training to be a doctor by the
age of 20. She joined the Peace Corps, using her medical knowledge
to help people in countries all around the world. Upon returning to
the United States, she was accepted into NASA's astronaut program.
After hard work and training, in 1992 Mae became the first Black
woman to travel into space! This inspiring book features stylish
and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a
biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile
of the groundbreaking astronaut's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS
is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore
the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to
scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series
offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of
formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Matching games and
other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives
of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next
generation of outstanding people who will change the world with
Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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Astro Girl
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Ken Wilson-Max
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Astrid has always loved the stars and space. "I want to be an
astronaut!" she says. While Mama is away, Papa and Astrid have fun
acting out the challenges an astronaut faces on a space mission -
eating food from a tube, doing science experiments, living and
sleeping in near-zero gravity. Astrid can do it all! Then it's time
to meet Mama at the airbase. But where has Mama been?
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Space Machines
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Ian Graham; Illustrated by Carles Ballesteros
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Discover all about the machines used in space with this interactive
guide, which includes everything you will need and full,
step-by-step instructions to build nine different space machines
with working parts. With a pegboard and 50 sturdy, colourful
machine pieces plus plastic nuts and bolts, this is the perfect,
hands-on introduction to budding engineers and fans of space
everywhere. Kit includes: 24-page paperback book, pegboard and
sturdy card pieces, plastic nuts and bolts.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon. Little Neil's
dreams took flight when he rode on his first airplane as a child.
After studying aeronautical engineering and time spent in the navy,
he became a pilot. From there, he was selected to take a trip to
where no human had gone before - the moon! Along with his team,
Buzz and Mike, he was the captain of the Apollo 11. And Neil took a
giant step for humankind as the first person to ever step onto the
surface of the moon.This inspiring book features stylish and quirky
illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical
timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the
legendary astronaut. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling
series of books and educational games that explore the lives of
outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and
activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began
life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers
inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats.
The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading
aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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We Are Here
(Paperback)
Dona Herweck Rice
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This high-interest nonfiction reader will help students gain
science content knowledge while building their literacy skills and
reading comprehension. This appropriately leveled text features
hands-on, simple science experiments and full-color images and
graphics. Fourth grade students will learn all about the solar
system and the universe through this engaging text that supports
STEM education and is aligned to the Next Generation Science
Standards.
Join Buzz for a rip-roaring journey through space in the junior
novel based on Disney & Pixar's brand-new film, Lightyear
This guide enables readers to recognise 50 objects in space.
Divided into 7 clear sections, each entry includes colour artwork
and important identification labels.
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.
Maggie Sparks does NOT fit in! Especially not with Arthur’s new
friends, who all love SCIENCE. Maggie tries everything she can
think of to be like them – even reading BORING science books. But
nothing works! Then things go from bad to worse when an angry
astronaut upsets Arthur. Thankfully, Maggie is a super powerful,
super smart, super talented WITCH. She plans to use her powers to
fix things, fit in and make Arthur’s dreams of exploring
SPACE come true. All she needs is a little magic … About
the Maggie Sparks series: Step into the magical world of Maggie
Sparks: the mischievous little witch who turns every day into an
adventure. Join Maggie as she learns how to tackle school, make
friends and most confusing of all: understand her emotions – when
she’s not facing dragons and meeting aliens, that is! Perfect to
bridge the gap between Isadora Moon and Amelia Fang for young
readers aged 5+.
Learn about the Earth and the Moon with this engaging science
reader. With easy-to-read text, this book teaches students
important scientific concepts and vocabulary including the phases
of the Moon, the movement of the Earth around the sun, and the
rotation of the Earth. Aligned to state and national standards, the
book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary,
captions, bold font, and detailed images to keep students connected
to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply
what they have learned and develops critical thinking skills.
Project Space Packed with super-cool facts and hands-on activities,
Project Space helps children to really engage with a core topic.
From what's inside the middle of our Moon to distant stars and
galaxies, each spread features photos, stunning artwork and fun
cartoons. Step-by-step illustrated projects throughout encourage
practical learning - readers can learn how to spot a nebula, launch
a balloon rocket, and find out why the Universe is expanding.
Evie and her pet dog, Juno, use their senses to explore the planets
in this bright, layered board book which teaches kids all about the
solar system! In this charming and innovative layered board book,
Evie and her pet dog Juno visit all the planets, one by one, and
tell readers what they found there. Watch them skateboard on bumpy
Mercury, do a spot of hoovering on dusty Mars and hula-hoop round
Saturn! Humorous text and bold, quirky illustrations introduce each
of the eight colourful planets. Curved and layered board pages
increase in size as you move through the book, developing a child's
hand-eye coordination as they turn the pages. The final spread
shows all of the planets together in order from the sun. Quirky
facts coupled with engaging artwork boost pre-schoolers'
imagination and spark an interest in the world around them. This
bright, layered board book provides a great first introduction to
the solar system. This book is from the Adventures of Evie and Juno
series, which sees our two intrepid explorers travel to different
places and environments in innovative layered board books which
will help young readers develop hand-eye coordination and teaching
them about the world. Also available is Explore Under the Sea,
which sees Evie and Juno travel from the beaches to the bottom of
the ocean, as they share with readers what they find!
THE STORY OF THE HUMAN JOURNEY TO SPACE
Long before anyone had designed a rocket, the Montgolfier brothers were making hot air balloons. In October 1783, they became the first people to experience controlled flight. Balloon to the Moon starts there and leads to Neil Armstrong's 'small step' and beyond. But why stop there?
Learn about the great innovations of the past, then get ready for BLAST OFF into an unknown but exciting future.
Discover everything you need to know about space with this
informative fact book, which also includes fun quizzes to test your
knowledge.
Explore the wonders of the space in Priddy Explorers: Space, part
of an exciting new series from Priddy Books. Children can learn
about fascinating subjects in a fun and accessible way. Each book
has a different Priddy Explorer, a child who guides the reader
through the topic they are learning about. This beautiful book is
full of exciting information, fascinating photographs, and
colourful illustrations of planets, stars, and the galaxy they
lived in. Children can learn what is in our solar system, what
stars are, what it's like to visit space, and much more. The
specially commissioned illustrations and stunning photographs help
children understand each topic and provide hours of fun.
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