In 2014, exoplanet Kepler-186f was found in the habitable zone of its system’s star. It is just one of 40 discovered exoplanets providing information about the potential for life outside Earth. From masses of rock to gas and ice giants, planets can tell us a lot about the rest of the universe. This title takes readers through the beginnings of these celestial bodies, why we study them, and much more!
My First Book of Planets for kids includes: Planetary profiles-With this book of planets for kids, your child will learn everything there is to know about the eight planets in our solar system, plus dwarf planets Ceres, Pluto, Eris, Haumea, ...
Profiles each of the planets in Earth's solar system, including Pluto, Ceres, Eris, Haumea, MakeMake, the sun, the Oort cloud, comets, and more.
In our era of extraordinary discovery, this is the first comprehensive survey of this new understanding and the history of how we got here.
‘So staggering you go “whoa!” every few seconds’ Guardian ‘Really impressive’ Eamonn Holmes, ITV This Morning A companion book to the critically acclaimed BBC series.
“Might be just the book to bring out your inner astronomer . . . over 250 pages of breathtaking images from the past 50 years of NASA’s space exploration.” —Parade Preface by Bill Nye This magnificent volume offers a rich visual ...
It is one of eight planets, many moons, and other objects that orbit our sun. The planets have much in common, but they have many differences, too. In this Spanish-translated book, learn all about these exciting planets.
The American meteoriticists Zinner, Tang and Anders, who have made extensive studies of isotopic anomalies in silicon carbide grains in meteorites, found the linear relationship between these ratios.4 According to which points they ...
A survey that offers a perspective on the solar system, offering both the historical view and the latest discoveries from satellite probes
Introduces facts about the planets, distinguishing between the inner, gas, and dwarf planets, and discusses how scientists learn about the planets and outer space.
A Trip to the Planets