In 1968, the biggest passenger jet the world had ever seen premiered in Everett, Washington. The giant plane was called the Boeing 747, but reporters named it "the Jumbo jet." There was only one problem. It couldn't fly. Yet. Jumbo details the story of the world's first wide-body passenger jet, which could hold more people than any other jet at the time. The Boeing 747 introduced new technologies to the aviation industry and played a pivotal role in middle class families affording travel overseas. With an innovative design, the Jumbo jet took its first flight on January 22, 1970, taking passengers from New York to Paris in seven hours.

Grab your explorer's hat and uncover the wonders of our planet. Discover earthquakes, super-storms and conservation conundrums with boredom-busting experiments and activities.

Meet Katherine Johnson, the mathematical genius who helped make the historic Apollo 11 moon landings possible and made sure that Apollo 13 returned home safely when the mission was in critical danger. Counting on Katherine is a beautiful biography, sure to inspire young readers. Winner of the information book category of the UKLA Book Awards 2020. As a child, Katherine loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink, everything! Boundless, curious, and excited by calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about maths, about the universe . . . Helaine Becker interviewed Katherine and her family for this authorized biography. From Katherine's early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic accomplishments as a prominent mathematician at NASA, this is the true story of a groundbreaking African-American woman who went above and beyond what was expected of her in the 1960s, saving lives and making enormous contributions to history. Featuring Dow Phumiruk's gorgeous full-colour illustrations throughout.

Hands-on space science projects help launch kids ages 8 to 11 into learning about fearless female astronauts who broke barriers across space and gender in this full-color book full of real-world connections! Do you dream of going into space? Do you wonder what it's like on the moon? In Gutsy Girls Go for Science: Astronauts with STEM Projects for Kids, readers ages 8 through 11 explore the lives of some of the world's most amazing female astronauts, including Bonnie Dunbar, Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, Sunita Williams, and Serena Aunon-Chancellor-all pioneers in the field of space exploration. Their hard work and dedication to science and experimentation gave the world much new knowledge about space, biology, and more. These brave women took risks and pushed the limits of what we know about life in space. * Through hands-on STEM projects such as designing and building space rovers, rockets, and even a model of the International Space Station using inexpensive and easy-to-find supplies, kids gain critical thinking skills just like the ones necessary to succeed in space. * Essential questions, cool facts about female scientists, and links to online resources all reinforce high-level learning. * Using a fun narrative style, engaging illustrations combined with photography, fascinating facts, essential questions, and hands-on projects, this book deepens readers' creative thinking skills. About the Gutsy Girls Go for Science set and Nomad Press Astronauts is part of a set of four Gutsy Girls Go for Science books that explore career connections for young scientists. The other titles in this series include Paleontologists, Engineers, and Programmers. Nomad Press books in the Gutsy Girls Go for Science series integrate content with participation, encouraging readers to engage in student-directed learning. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers. All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.

Welcome to Planetarium.

This museum is open all hours. It will take you on an incredible journey through the Solar System and beyond, towards the most distant objects in space. So how big is the Universe? How did it start and when will it end? What exactly is a black hole? And are we really alone in the Universe?

With specially written text for younger readers, step inside to explore the marvellous wonders of the Universe.

A graphic novel, story-based approach to learning all about our solar system through the fun adventures of the Space Station Academy students and their teacher, Dr Bott. Join the Space Station Academy students on their expedition to Venus where they'll learn about the turbulent weather systems and discover pancake dome volcanoes on this rocky planet, all whilst bouncing around in space bubbles. The Space Station Academy series presents each planet and celestial object in our solar system through fun adventures. Gain key science learning about each planet and our solar system alongside bright illustrations, a humorous narrative and interactive activities at the back of the book. This is guaranteed to keep young minds entertained and engaged while they explore outer space. Aimed at readers aged 7+ and book banded for children reading at level 10: White band. Collect the full set of hardbacks to reveal an image of the solar system across the book spines.

"The sense of immediacy is irresistible and will cause children who consider the event just ancient history to feel as if they too had left footprints on that distant, dusty surface."
--School Library Journal
Only July 29, 1969, as Americans sat glued to their televisions and radios, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin did the seemingly impossible--somthing humans had dreamed of doing for centuries: They traveled 240,000 miles through space and set foot on the moon. One small step for man; one giant leap for mankind. This achievement not only brought the moon within reach, but now everything seemed possible. If it could be imagined, it could be done.

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.

Our whole universe began as a tiny dot, smaller than this full stop. Smaller than anything you've ever seen in your life. This dot was filled with so much hot, dense energy that it burst and created the biggest event of all time - THE BIG BANG! From life's earliest beginnings 3.5 billion years ago in a violent atmosphere to the mighty dinosaurs who roamed Earth 250 million years ago, find out how life adapted, evolved and survived exploding stars, flying meteoroids and natural disasters.

Find out about awesome prehistoric creatures. See how the Earth transformed into the separate continents and seas we recognise today. And what about those dinosaurs? Discover what we know about their bodies, diet, habitats and learn their family tree.

With amazing facts and awe-inspiring illustrations by the award-winning Fatti Burke, What the Dinosaurs Saw will fascinate children and families with the story of our universe and life of Earth.

Boost your problem-solving skills with b small! These bright, bold and FLUORESCENT puzzles and activities will spark your creative brain, stretch that maths muscle and nurture a love of logic. There are fascinating space facts too! Contains mazes, pattern sequences, maths problems, join the dots, word searches, matching games, quizzes, spot the difference and much more.

Blast off to explore our Solar System - from the fearsome heat of the Sun to the freezing distant planets, plus moons, asteroids and more. Discover how humans are planning to visit Mars, what you would weigh on Jupiter and what makes Venus so deadly.

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

Come on an adventure to find out about the night sky. You'll learn about the planets in the solar system, what shooting stars are and even visit the international space station. I'm Glad There Are is a series of brightly illustrated non-fiction titles exploring the things we are grateful for in the natural world around us. The books encourage children aged six plus to observe the natural world, and to appreciate and learn about ways to protect it. Each book includes simple activities to try. Titles in the series: Bees and Other Bugs Trees and Other Plants Clouds and Rain Stars and the Moon Oceans and Seas Humans and Other Animals

What is the universe? Can you travel in time? Will humans ever live on other planets? Curious kids want to know, and they will get the answers to these questions and many more in this exceptional illustrated Q&A book. Questions about astronomy are answered in a fun, kid-friendly way and accompanied by quirky cartoon illustrations that will entertain readers and help them remember important facts. - 80 pages of educational, science-related questions and answers for kids ages 7 and up - Fun illustrations that engage readers while helping them learn - Educational content reviewed by a science expert What About: The Universe is a Q&A book that offers easy-to-understand answers to tough science questions! - Great family and classroom read-aloud book - Illustrated, nonfiction books for kids - Educational books for elementary school students Fans of What About: The Universe will also enjoy the other book in the series, What About: Science.

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 the mysteries of science with Future Geniuses! Come along with Valentina, the astronaut, on this incredible journey to Mars and become a space genius! Up past the exosphere, thermosphere, and mesosphere, we will find outer space and learn the answers to some big questions. What is the ozone layer? What is gravity? What type of objects are sent into space? Which countries have successfully traveled into space before us? What are the parts of rockets called, and what does each part do? And, most importantly, how do we communicate with Earth while we're up there? And how do we get home when we're done? Future Geniuses is a collection that will help families spend a lot of time reading and learning together. Through simple text and fun illustrations, author and scientist Carlos Pazos makes the subjects of space and spaze travel approachable and easy to understand for even the smallest scientists.

An out of this world card game guaranteed to keep young space enthusiasts amused. There are 52 snap cards (13 matching sets of 4), with labelled pictures of planets, asteroids, the Hubble telescope, a satellite, a rocket and lots more. The game can be played with fewer cards to make it easier for younger players to join in.

Welcome planet explorers! Did you know that Venus is covered in volcanoes? Have you ever wondered why Mars is red? Well, you're in luck! Professor Astro Cat and the gang are about to set off on a journey around our solar system--so buckle up, join the tour, and get your learn on!

Brian Floca explores Apollo 11’s famed moon landing with this newly expanded edition of Moonshot!

Simply told, grandly shown, and now with eight additional pages of brand-new art and more in-depth information about the historic moon landing, here is the flight of Apollo 11. Here for a new generation of readers and explorers are the steady astronauts clicking themselves into gloves and helmets, strapping themselves into sideways seats. Here are their great machines in all their detail and monumentality, the ROAR of rockets, and the silence of the Moon. Here is a story of adventure and discovery—a story of leaving and returning during the summer of 1969, and a story of home, seen whole, from far away.

Following the incredible Planetarium, Chris Wormell returns with a companion activity book. Bursting with fascinating facts and puzzles, this book offers hours of entertainment to artists and space lovers. Beautiful and inspiring, the myriad activities in this book challenge the reader to discover something new and use their imagination to draw, decorate and design on every pull-out page.

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 decide to go to the moon," writes Faith McNulty, "read this book first. It will tellyou how to get there and what to do after youland. The most important part tells you how to get home. Written in the second person, the text allows the reader to participate in every aspect of the journey, from packing ("don't forget your diary and plenty of food") to liftoff (at first you'll feel heavy; don't worry") to traveling thorugh space (where "the moon glows like a pearl in the black, black sky"). The reader lands at the Sea of Tranquility, the site of the first lunar landing

In this encouraging nonfiction reader, children visit an actual space camp! Readers will learn what astronauts eat, where they sleep, and how they prepare for journeys into space through the help of robots and simulators. Featuring vibrant images, informative text, and fun, interesting facts, readers are encouraged to discover what they would want to explore in space!

Discover the history of the space race in this exciting and riveting nonfiction title! Elementary readers will learn about the Kennedy Space Station, the Cold War, Sputnik, the first astronauts and cosmonauts to make it into space, and the first landing on the moon. Through captivating images, impressive facts, and informational text with Time For Kids content, readers will be enthralled and inspired by the amazing accomplishments that occurred during the race to 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 engaged with this high-interest book!