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Author
Series
Lexile measure
840L
Language
English
Description
The epic saga of an earthling, born and educated on Mars, who arrives on our planet with superhuman powers and a total ignorance of the mores of man.
"A human raised on Mars, Valentine Michael Smith has just arrived on planet Earth. Among his people for the first time, he struggles to understand the social mores and prejudices of human nature that are so alien to him, while his own 'psi' powers--among them telepathy, clairvoyance, telekenesis, and...
7) Planets
Author
Series
Lexile measure
570L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A young scientist's guide to planetary bodies, including how they interact with other elements in the universe and emphasizing how questions and observations can lead to discovery"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the sun and the nine planets in our solar system. Provides a side bar with fun facts for each of them. Also contains a planet memory game and a resource page.
9) Planets
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012
Lexile measure
710L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Author
Lexile measure
HL 680L
Language
English
Description
"Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he's alive--and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he...
Author
Series
Expanse volume 7
Publisher
Orbit
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In the thousand-sun network of humanity's expansion, new colony worlds are struggling to find their way. Every new planet lives on a knife edge between collapse and wonder, and the crew of the aging gunship Rocinante have their hands more than full keeping the fragile peace. In the vast space between Earth and Jupiter, the inner planets and belt have formed a tentative and uncertain alliance still haunted by a history of wars and prejudices. On the...
Author
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
Español
Description
Mercurio, Venus, Tierra, Marte, Júpiter, Saturno, Urano y Neptuno son los ocho planetas que giran alrededor del Sol. Unos viajan rápidamente y otros lentamente. ¿Qué más tienen de especial estos objetos del espacio?
Author
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
820L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
How do we know that the Sun is at the center of our solar system? This scientific theory is know as heliocentrism. This fascinating book looks at the historical controversies that surround the theory of heliocentrism and tells the stories of the scientists who worked on the theory. It also examines how the theory of heliocentrism was arrived at, how it was tested, and what impact the theory has had on our understanding of science today.
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Formats
Description
The astronomer who inadvertently triggered the "demotion" of Pluto in his effort to officially recognize the solar system's tenth planet describes the ensuing debates and public outcry while revealing the behind-the-scenes story of his discovery.
15) Planets
Author
Series
Lexile measure
330L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Simple text and full-color photographs describe the planets" --
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
940L
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Readers will get an in-depth look at the critical components that make up space. Alongside engaging photos, readers will learn about planets, the moon, the sun, stars, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, galaxies, the universe, and the exciting field of space exploration. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index." --
18) Planets
Author
Series
Publisher
Super Sandcastle, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
480L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 20 x 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Simple text and illustrations describe the planets of the Earth's solar system.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"It has been fifty-six hard years since the events of The Machine Crusade. Following the death of Serena Butler, the Synchronized Worlds and Unallied Planets are liberated one by one, and at long last, the human worlds begin to hope that the end of the centuries-long conflict is finally in sight. Unfortunately, Omnius has one last, deadly card to play. Virulent plagues are let loose throughout the galaxy, decimating the populations of whole planets...and...