Did you know that at the speed of light, we would reach the moon in less than 1 second -- and we'd reach the farthest objects visible to our most powerful telescopes in 13,000,000,000 years!
(Play It Like It Is). A collection of 21 classic hard rock selections from GN'R's first four albums. Includes: Welcome to the Jungle * Patience * November Rain * Sweet Child O' Mine * Don't Cry * and more.
Questions and answers explore various aspects of astronomy, including the solar system, stars, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. Full-color illustrations.
An indispensable tool for the amateur astronomer. Night Sky Explorer will help you learn everything a beginning stargazer needs to know. Use the included rotating planisphere to figure out which stars are currently visible, and the 128-page book to learn more about each celestial body. Key facts are presented in an easy-to-understand format, and sidebars offer fun trivia and illuminating anecdotes. Star maps feature the dominant constellations at any given time of the year, so you’ll be prepared for planetary enlightenment when the moon rises!
A look at the way nature and humans have shaped our environment, and highlights some of the pressing environmental problems we now face, and a look at the ways to solve them.
Describes the history and development of space stations and the exploration of our solar system, as well as the possibility of some day settling on the moon and traveling to Mars.
An exciting guide to the solar system that we call home. Using the very latest photographs and the most up-to-date information available, the Our Solar System series takes a close look at the planetary system in which we live. Each title in the series not only focuses on its subject matter, but also details the historical background, people and technology that gave us the knowledge that we have today. Each book contains a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
Introduces basic geology, a close look at rocks and minerals and the way we use them, and our energy resources such as fossil fuels, oil, gas, and coal.
Describes the similarities and differences between the four planets closest to the sun, providing information about their surface features, physical makeup, and more.
bull; Discover science in action, from the principles that explain the world around us to the theories behind today's fast-moving technology bull; Test the theories in more than 60 hands-on projects bull; Next-generation visuals and cutting-edge content help illuminate key scientific developments bull; Packed full of facts about famous scientists, new technology, and more An exciting way to keep ahead of the curriculum and discover science for yourself
Provides information on the physical makeup, surface features, and moons of the five planets farthest from the sun: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.
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