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"A captivating new gift book featuring over 100 real-life mysteries that might just give you goosebumps! Does the Loch Ness monster really exist? Whatever happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? And where exactly are the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Get ready to be amazed as you uncover the world's greatest mysteries, from Bigfoot to the Bermuda Triangle. Including alien abductions, haunted houses, mind-blowing natural phenomena, and much more, this...
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"The first detection in 1995 of a planet orbiting a sun-like star outside our solar system marked the dawn of a new age of discovery-one that has rapidly transformed astronomy and our broader understanding of our place in the universe. Nearly five thousand exoplanets have been identified since then, with the pace of discovery only accelerating following the launch of missions like NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Satellite Survey and others to come. We...
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"In New York Times bestseller Extraterrestrial, Avi Loeb, Chair of Harvard's Astronomy Department, presented a theory that shook the scientific community: our solar system, Loeb claimed, had been visited by a piece of advanced alien technology from a distant star. This provocative and persuasive argument opened thousands of minds to the vast possibilities of our universe and the existence of intelligent life beyond Earth. But a crucial question remained:...
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Provides a brief history of space discoveries, and discusses how we have learned information about the planets, stars, and galaxies of outer space. Also discusses the search for life in space. Includes fact boxes, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
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"Hot diggity dog! Meet Pluto! The runt of a litter of eight planets. Pluto may not be the biggest or fastest planet to revolve around the Sun, but it has a unique story to tell. From the tale of how it was found by humans to its naming as a dwarf planet, it's Pluto's turn to take the spotlight and properly re-introduce itself."--Publisher marketing.
8) The planets
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"Describes the planets and the history of human exploration of the planets"--Provided by publisher.
10) The planets
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"For many years, people believed there were nine planets that orbited the sun. Now we say there are eight. What happened to the ninth planet, Pluto? What are the different planets like? And what exactly makes a planet a planet? These are the many . . . questions answered in this high-interest book, crafted to be accessible for readers of all levels"--Provided by publisher.
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"Since 1992, astronomers have been discovering exoplanets at an astonishing rate. As of 2022, more than 5,000 have been identified. This has sparked humanity's collective imagination. Could any of those planets be hospitable to human life? What characteristics would these planets require if this were to become a reality? Is terraforming a viable option? This volume examines these questions and more, with informative fact boxes and enlightening graphic...
13) Saturn
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Explores the planet of Saturn, including its features, weather, and more.
14) Planets
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With simple text and full-color images, highlights a selection of facts about plants. Includes a list of key words and access to further resources online.
15) Earth
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Explores the planet Earth, including its features, weather, and more.
16) Jupiter
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Explores the planet of Jupiter, including its features, weather, and more.
17) Mars
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Explores the planet of Mars, including its features, weather, and more.
18) Mercury
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Explores the planet of Mercury, including its features, weather, and more.
19) Uranus
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Explores the planet of Uranus, including its features, weather, and more.
20) Venus
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Explores the planet of Venus, including its features, weather, and more.