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Introduces black holes, describing their physical features, how they were discovered, what causes them, and where they exist in space.

-- The Everything Kids' Astronomy BookHow galaxies like the Milky Way were built.Why the sun's surface is 20,000-50,000-degrees Fahrenheit.Why the earth spins and how gravity works.What comets and asteroids are made of and how they affect planets.The truth about the man in the moon.Why Mars is so hot and what those rings around Saturn are.What scientists think about aliens and life in outer space If you want to build a sky-watching kit or change your...

Space is all around us, but how much do we know? Where do we even begin? Space Kids is the building block upon which children can learn about our universe. Covering topics such as stars, planets, moons and rockets as well as the basics of gravity and how astronauts eat and sleep in space, Space Kids moves through complex ideas with an accessibly fresh and original style.

"How do stars form? What are they made of? Find out in this high-interest STEM title that introduces young readers to the mysteries scientists are currently exploring about stars"--

"Scientists have sent messages into space hoping that aliens will find them. But we may have already received messages of our own. Young readers will learn about the current scientific mysteries surrounding extraterrestrial life"--

Follow a young girl as she explores questions about the wondrous search for another Goldilocks planet. Do you wonder if humans are the only beings who wonder if they are alone in the universe? Our sun is a star. In the night sky are all kinds of stars, and orbiting those stars are planets like the ones in our own solar system. Could those planets have life like we do on Earth? Planet Earth is not too big, not too small, not too hot, and not too cold....

A study of the center of the solar system discusses its composition--from its thermonuclear core to its surface to the corona--as well as its processes and role as a source of energy.

'Here is a rare perspective on a story we only thought we knew. For Apollo 11, the first moon landing, is a story that belongs to many, not just the few and favous. Gathering direct quotes from some of these folks who worked behind the scenes, and culling NASA transcripts, national archives, and stunning photos from Apollo 11, the author captures not only the sheer magnitude of this feat but also the dedication, ingenuity, and perseverance of the...