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Publisher Annotation: Planet Earth is in the Milky Way Galaxy, the cloudy band of light that stretches clear across the night sky. How many galaxies are there in the universe? For years astronomers thought that the Milky Way was the universe. Now we know that there are billions of them. Gail Gibbons takes the reader on a journey light-years away.
2) Galaxies
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"An examination of the science behind the astronomical phenomena known as galaxies, including relevant theories and history-making discoveries as well as topics of current and future research"--Provided by publisher.
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For the limitless imagination of a scientific mind, the ever-expanding universe is an ideal subject of inquiry! This collection of 50 video clips (45 seconds to 2 minutes 30 seconds each) uses high-quality film footage and detailed animations to investigate the structure of the universe, the stars, the Solar System, the planets of the Solar System, Earth and the Moon, astronomical observation, and space exploration. Video clips include: The Structure...
5) Galaxies
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Examines galaxies and what scientists know of how they form, the dark matter that is necessary for them to hold together, and how they are organized.
6) Galaxies
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An introduction to galaxies that provides information on the Milky Way, their different shapes and sizes, stars, and other related topics.
7) Galaxies
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Simple text, illustrations, and photographs introduce learning young readers to fun facts about galaxies. Includes a glossary.
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"The Milky Way, a galaxy about 100,000 light-years across, is our cosmic neighborhood. Scientists once thought the Milky Way was the only galaxy in the universe, but we now know it's just one of billions. By studying galaxies and the stars and planets they contain, scientists have learned much about the universe and how it formed. Readers will be amazed when they see the stunning cosmic images of galaxies. Graphic organizers and accessible scientific...
10) Galaxies
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Climb Aboard! Explore different types of galaxies! Learn how galaxies are formed! Meet key astronomers examine the tools they use such as the Hubble Space Telescope, satellites, and probes!
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An illustrated introduction to galaxies that explains different types and shapes of galaxies, the Milky Way, and related topics.
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The fate of the solar system is written in the stars. Astronomers are searching the skies for spectacular cosmic events that mirror our own distant future. As a result they can predict how the Sun and its planets will end in remarkable detail. It's an apocalyptic vision where galaxies collide, planets melt and life is wiped out. This BBC Horizon program visits these modern day prophets and recreates the hellish conditions our world may face in its...
13) Galaxies
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"Most young astronomers know that Earth is located in the Milky Way galaxy, but they might not know what that means or what lies beyond . . . readers will discover many . . . facts about galaxies, including their differing shapes, numbers of stars, and constant movement"--Provided by publisher.
16) The stars
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"Describes the stars, including their history, their composition, and their roles in the solar system"--Provided by publisher.
17) Galaxies
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"A young scientist's guide to stellar galaxies, including how they interact with other elements in the universe and emphasizing how questions and observations can lead to discovery"--
20) Galaxies
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"An introduction to galaxies with information about their formation and characteristics. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.