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The Sun is our closest star. Stars produce heat, light, and do not orbit other celestial objects.

How can the moon or sun seem to disappear right before our eyes? When the moon, the Earth, and the sun align just right in their orbits, they can cause a solar or lunar eclipse! Find out how light and shadow work together to trigger these cool events.

Beliefs about the shape of the earth have varied over the millennia, but the Ancient Greeks were able to observe that our planet is round and even Eratosthenes attempted to measure its size. It was not until explorers had fully charted the globe that most people were really able to comprehend its spherical shape.

Did you know you can explore space and visit the stars from right here on planet Earth? Follow along with Max and Kate as they visit a science museum and learn about the night sky.

Anna must wake up late and struggle to keep warm outside so she can watch a meteor shower.

Who knows what is at the end of a black hole? Astrophysicists!

Galileo used his telescope to discover new and marvelous mysteries in the night sky!

Are there more than 13 planets in our solar system? Learn how astronomers categorize the objects out in space.

If scientists found a way to live on a different planet, would they tell people they could live there and make it a new Earth?

Astronomers have discovered a distant planet that can possibly sustain life. The planet is known as Earth and is inhabited by humans! Children will enjoy seeing how aliens might imagine the shapes and colors of Earth's creatures.

In 1957 Sputnik launched toward the stars. President Kennedy then announced that the United States would send men to the Moon and then return them to Earth.These pivotal moments sparked an unequaled bound forward in human innovation and scientific exploration. At the heart of this momentous time were the men and women working behind the scenes. Scientists, historians, and astronomers share their memories and contributions from this unparalleled era in essays told in their own words.

Satellites may exist out in space, but they let us study Earth from the outside looking in. From climate change to natural disasters and more, find out how scientists are using satellites to tackle some of our world's most challenging problems.

What is the sun? Why do we have seasons? What are eclipses? Learn the answers to these questions and more.

Could aliens from outer space really exist? And have they visited Earth? Listeners will be captivated by exciting tales of alien encounters while also learning the facts about each claim. Which stories could be true, and which fakes will be exposed?

Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists go on a fact-finding mission to learn about Near-Earth Objects and discover methods that scientists are developing to defend our planet.

What if the Earth's core was made of polystyrene? Or every tree vanished overnight? Or clouds were made from candy floss? Find out the answers to these questions and many more with science author Emma Young! Prepare to learn all about the Earth from rocks to rivers and clouds to climate. However...

Flip it! It's 2-books-in-1! Start with a factual fiction story about a friendly rocket named Phoenix who becomes best friends with Pyxi, a space rover. Then listen to a nonfiction exploration of real-life rockets!

Learn how the International Space Station has helped scientists from all over the world research outer space, natural disasters, the human body, and more since its construction in 1998! From the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that tells the stories of...

Este libro te contará todo sobre las grandes maravillas que flotan sobre tu cabeza y te enseñará a encontrar algunos planetas y estrellas especiales desde la ventana de tu habitación. En esta divertida y emocionante guía, descubrirás todo sobre los signos del zodiaco y cómo pueden hacerte valiente, cariñoso, divertido, creativo ¡y mucho más!

When you were born, there was a sign of the zodiac that ruled the night sky. Astrologers believe that the particular sign appearing the moment you were born would influence your personality throughout your life. In this fun & exciting guide, you'll find out all about the signs of the zodiac & how they might make you brave, caring, fun, creative, & more! This book is also going to teach you all about the wonderful things floating around above your head & how to find planets & stars from your bedroom window.