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2) Cosmos
Author
Description
Sagan's classic of popular science retraces the fourteen billion years of cosmic evolution that have transformed matter into consciousness. Includes discussions of such topics as the origin of life, the human brain, Egyptian hieroglyphics, spacecraft missions, the death of the sun, the evolution of galaxies, and the forces and individuals who helped to shape modern science.--Adapted from publisher description.
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
c2003
Description
Humankind has grappled for millennia with the fundamental questions of the origin and end of the universe-it was a focus of ancient religions and myths and of the inquiries of Aristotle, Galileo, Copernicus, Kepler, and Newton. Today we are on the verge of discoveries that should soon reveal the deepest secrets of the universe. Alpha and Omega is a dispatch from the front lines of the cosmological revolution that is being waged at observatories and...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"In this groundbreaking book, world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's thorniest philosophical conundrums, armed with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science. Together with distinguished physicist James Trefil, Tyson presents questions that have preoccupied humanity for millennia. Then, using the latest theories, from the Big Bang to string theory and the multiverse, he explores the answers, bolstered with stunning images...
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The class decides to buy a star for Dorothy Ann's birthday. Join Ms. Frizzle's class on a field trip to outer space where they do some careful star shopping and learn alot of star knowledge along the way.
9) Stargazers
Author
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
1994
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Tells what stars are, why they twinkle, how constellations were named, how telescopes are used to study stars, and more.
12) Seeing stars
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
1998
Description
Focuses on the stars as they are born, live, and die while also including descriptions of the sun, comets, shooting stars, and constellations.
15) Comets
Author
Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
1984
Description
Describes the origin, composition, orbit, and speed of different types of comets.
16) Hyperspace
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
©2002
Description
Take a virtual tour of the cosmos with computer graphics that help introduce such astronomical concepts and issues as the origins of life in "stardust, " extraterrestrial life, and the potential dangers of black holes and asteroids.
Author
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When Minna expresses an interest in stars, her mother suggests she invite a few friends to a star party, including a special dinner, a trip to the new Star Space at the Children's Museum, and star-gazing.
19) Sky and earth
Publisher
Time-Life Books
Pub. Date
c1988
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Provides answers to questions about the seasons, rivers, deserts, volcanoes, oceans, icebergs, moon, stars, planets, and space. An activities section is included.
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