| Description |
64 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm. |
| Series |
Explore the solar system
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| Summary |
"An introduction to galaxies and the universe for primary and intermediate grade students, with information about their formation and features. Includes a list of highlights for each chapter, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
What is a galaxy? -- What are galaxies made of? -- Which galaxy are we in? -- What is the shape of the Milky Way? -- How big is the Milky Way? -- Where is the solar system in the Milky Way? -- How did the solar system form in the Milky Way? -- What other galaxies are near the Milky Way? -- How does the Milky Way travel through space? -- What is special about the Milky Way? -- How do galaxies form? -- What types of galaxies are there? -- Can galaxies run into each other? -- What is the universe? -- How old is the universe? -- How big is the universe? -- Is the universe changing? -- How do galaxies move as space expands? -- What was the big bang? -- Is the universe expanding faster than it used to? -- How have we learned so much about the universe? -- How do astronomers study the universe? -- What is dark matter? -- What are black holes? -- What are pulsars? -- What are star clusters? -- Could life exist elsewhere in the universe? -- How will the universe end? |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.1 1.0 142144. |
| Subject |
Galaxies -- Juvenile literature.
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Solar system -- Juvenile literature.
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Astronomy -- Juvenile literature.
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| Added Author |
World Book, Inc.
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| ISBN |
9780716695424: $20.72 |
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0716695421 |
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