Join Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, who will be your guide as you explore the mysteries of the universe. Look at planets, stars, meteors, comets, black holes, and our very own planet Earth. Find out what it takes to train and be an astronaut and discover what it feels like to break through Earth's atmosphere. Learn what's inside the space shuttle and investigate the other planets and moons in our solar system. Finally, consider what surprises other galaxies might hold in this dynamic look at the world of space exploration.

Voyages: Space (Kingfisher Voyages)

Children's Books

Ride, Sally

Goldsmith, Dr. Mike

Literature & Fiction

Kingfisher

Readers are introduced to the science behind light and sound in this wonderful new addition to the KFYK series. The ways in which light and sound are used will amaze children-- llight can be used to create laser technology, while ultrasound enables doctors to see inside the human body.

Light and Sound (Kingfisher Young Knowledge)

Science, Nature & How It Works

This intergalactic travelogue takes space lovers where they have never gone before. They visit Mars, disappear inside a black hole, dodge asteroids, and speculate on the future of human endeavors in space, all without leaving their chairs. With links to the best space-related information on the Internet, this book is―you guessed it―a blast!

Navigators: Stars and Planets: Stars and Planets

This amazing 320-page universe-in-a-book is the perfect reference for home, school, or anywhere there is a question to be explored. Arranged thematically into ten core subjects, the concise text is clear, accurate, and easy to access. Designed with today's Web-savvy readers in mind, the eye-popping special effects on the cover will attract curious readers. Inside, the information on each page is enhanced by dynamic digital illustrations, the latest photography, step-by-step sequences, and plenty of interesting sidebars. No matter if the question is about the ancient past or technology that will take humankind into the future, young researchers will find the definitive answer here.

Kingfisher Encyclopedia of Everything (Kingfisher Encyclopedias)

Reference

CALLERY, SEAN

Gifford, Clive

Dictionaries & Thesauruses

Although they are all around us, light and sound are very difficult to explain to young children. Now readers can join an expert to uncover what light and sound are, how they are generated, and how a reader's own eyes and ears work. Simple hands-on projects round out this introduction to an essential scientific subject.

Light and Sound (Science Kids)

Everything You Need to Know About Science

Young researchers will dive into the fantastic world of science with this authoritative one-stop reference that's packed with all the information kids want to explore. Grouped into five clear sections―Numbers, Energy and Matter, Materials, Living Things, and Space―this encyclopedia includes activities, key vocabulary, web links, and tons of fascinating trivia that will keep kids coming back for study and for pleasure. This is a trusty reference for the home or classroom.

Education & Reference

In Flip The Flaps: Planet Earth by Dr Mike Goldsmith, illustrated by Nicki Palin, children zoom up through protective layers of the atmosphere from the surface to outer space, following the Earth as it makes its yearly journey around the Sun. Young explorers lift the flaps to reveal answers about everything from the inner workings of our planet and why volcanoes erupt to finding animals in the forests and in the sea. Plus, a fun spot-the-difference game suddenly appears as the artwork amazingly changes.

Flip The Flaps: Planet Earth

In Weather, children will watch lightning strike, cloud formations taking shape and rainbows projected into the sky. Young explorers lift the flaps to reveal answers about the sun, seasonal weather, rainfall, dangerous weather, and much more. A great first knowledge of the natural world. Plus, a fun spot-the-difference game suddenly appears as the artwork amazingly changes.

Flip The Flaps: Weather: Weather

Discover Science: Solar System by Mike Goldsmith is the perfect introduction for young readers to the endlessly fascinating topic of space and the vast, mysterious worlds that make up our solar system. Discover the activity of the flaming prominences of the sun and the bubbling volcanoes of Venus. Examine the apparently lifeless craters on the moon, Saturn's swirling rings, and giant Jupiter's great red spot. Marvel at space travelers such as the comet Halle-Bopp, mighty meteorites, and the Spirit and Viking space probes on their missions to Mars. Budding astronomers will be intrigued and enthralled by the strange and diverse worlds that make up our solar system.

Discover Science: Solar System: Solar System

This unique book presents the Earth's geographical history as a visual narrative. Each doublepage artwork gives a snapshot from a key time period, plus a short piece of descriptive text to place the scene in context, both visually and historically. The text is short, light in tone and unobtrusive, allowing the reader to absorb the visual information while learning the key facts at a glance. A reference section at the back of the book (6 pages) summarizes all of the scientific information, in the form of a timeline, while the artwork spreads focus on telling this amazing story. Dr Mike Goldsmith's narrative journey through billions of years is a great picture book, a terrific read and a really enjoyable way to learn more about the fascinating life of our planet.

Earth: The Life of Our Planet: The Life of Our Planet

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