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Books : Children's Books : Science, Nature & How It Works : Astronomy & Space

• There's No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System (Cat in the Hat's Lrning Libry)

  Tish Rabe

  
  
   

• On the Day You Were Born

  Debra Frasier

  
  
   

• National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Trees--E: Eastern Region (Eastern)

  NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY

  
  
   

• National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms (National Audubon Society Field Guides)

  Gary H. Lincoff

  
  With more than 700 mushrooms detailed with color photographs and descriptive text, this is the most comprehensive photographic field guide to the mushrooms of North America. The 762 full-color identification photographs show the mushrooms as they appear in natural habitats. Organized visually, the book groups all mushrooms by color and shape to make identification simple and accurate in the field, while the text account for each species includes a detailed physical description, information on edibility, season, habitat, range, look-alikes, alternative names, and facts on edible and poisonous species, uses, and folklore. A supplementary section on cooking and eating wild mushrooms, and illustrations identifying the parts of a mushroom, round out this essential guide.
  
   

• The Magic School Bus Lost In The Solar System (Magic School Bus)

  Joanna Cole

  
  Joanna Cole, Illustrations Bruce Degen. "A first-class introduction to the planets." -SLJ, starred review. Paperback
  
   

• The Planets in Our Solar System (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2)

  Franklyn M. Branley

  
  You live on Earth, so you already know a lot about it. But do you know about its place in out solar system? For instance, it's not the largest planet. If Jupiter were a hallow ball, 1,000 Earths would fit inside it. And did you know our planet Earth takes 365 days to go around the sun, while the planet Pluto takes 248 years?

  This simple text by Franklyn M. Branely introduces the nine planets in our solar system and is complemented by Kevin O'Malley's full-color illustrations, which incorporate some of the newest space photographs available. How hot is it on Venus? Which planet takes longest to orbit the sun? Find out the answers in this updated version of this popular text. Kevin O'Malleys often humorous illustrations depict a group of children and an astronomer as they learn all about our solar system. Included are some of the newest space photographs available, as well as many hands-on activities.

  
   

• The Stars

  H. A. Rey

  
  Containing star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky, this classic book makes H. A. Rey's passion for astronomy evident on every page. Second edition updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information in the latter half of the book. Facts and figures for each planet have been revised, and new scientific information has been added, including sections on earth-asteroid collisions, black holes, supernovas, the Kuiper Belt (asteroid belt beyond Neptune), Pluto's reclassification, and how the moon was formed.
  
   

• Roaring Rockets (Amazing Machines)

  Tony Mitton, Ant Parker

  
  Rockets have power. They rise and roar. This rocket's waiting, ready to soar. Rockets carry astronauts with cool, white suits oxygen helmets and gravity boots. Blast off with more out-of-this-world couplets! This time it is machines that fly. In bright and bold illustrations that are as witty as the text, the animal crew roars and whizzes into outer space.
  
   

• I Want to Be an Astronaut

  

  Blast-off! Up into the shy goes the space shuttle. Into orbit, the astronauts get a taste of ready-to-eat food, experience zero gravity, go for space walks, and even fix a satellite. It's fun to fly aboard the shuttle...and then come back to earth.

  ‘A young girl declares her longing to ‘fly on the shuttle into outer space.’ The familiar acts of eating, sleeping, and working become intense and special as she and the rest of the crew go about their business. The illustrations positively glow in this simple, lyrical picture book that will have nearly everyone off and flying.’ —SLJ.

  Notable Children's Book of 1988 (ALA)
  1988 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)
  Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1988 (NYT)
  Oustanding Science Trade Books for Children 1988 (NSTA/CBC)

  
   

• The Moon Seems to Change (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)

  Franklyn M. Branley

  
  Because the moon revolves around Earth, it seems to grow and shrink. Children can read about the phenomena of the moon’s phases and with an experiment using an orange, a pencil, and a flashlight, they can see why the moon looks different at different times of the month. ‘A welcome addition to science collections for young children.’ —SLJ.

  
   

• What Makes Day and Night (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)

  Franklyn M. Branley

  
  ‘Accompanied by NASA photographs and Dorros’s colorful, lively drawings, the text explains the Earth’s rotation in clear and simple terms. An experiment using a lamp as the ‘sun’ further clarifies the principles introduced.’ —BL.

  
   

• What's Out There?: A Book about Space (All Aboard Books)

  Lynn Wilson

  
  What is the sun made of? What causes night and day? Why does the moon change shape? Colorful collage illustrations and an easy-to-understand text bring planets, stars, comets, and the wondrous things out there in space right down to earth in a simple introduction to the solar system for young armchair astronauts. Full color.
  
   

• Day After Roswell

  Philip J. Corso

  
  
   

• A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations--and How You Can Find Them in the Sky

  Michael Driscoll

  
  Children eight and up will enjoy this conversational but information-packed introduction to astronomy and stargazing, which includes the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, and how to navigate the night sky. Whimsical color illustrations on every page and handy definitions and sidebars help engage younger readers and develop their interest. The special star wheel helps locate stars and planets from any location at any time of year. This is the third in Black Dog & Leventhal's successful series including The Story of the Orchestra and A Child's Introduction to Poetry.
  
   

• The Backyard Astronomer's Guide

  Terence Dickinson, Alan Dyer

  
  Backyard Astronomer's Guide, 2nd Edition. With more than 500 color photographs and illustrations, The Backyard Astronomer's Guide is one of the most beautiful -- and user-friendly -- astronomy books ever produced. By Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer.
  
   

• Find the Constellations

  H. A. Rey

  
  Containing star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky, this classic book makes H. A. Rey's passion for astronomy evident on every page. Second edition updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information in the latter part of the book. Facts and figures for each planet have been revised, and new scientific information has been added, such as Pluto's reclassification as a dwarf planet.
  
   

• The Tiny Seed

  Eric Carle

  
  
   

• Airport

  

  From the excitement of arrival to the wonder of taking off -- a picture book that captures in joyous and powerful images all the magic of an airport.

  
   

• National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Wildflowers (Eastern Region)

  William A. Niering, Nancy C. Olmstead, Susan Rayfield, Carol Nehring

  
  
   

• I Like Stars (Step-Into-Reading, Step 1)

  Margaret Wise Brown

  
  I like stars. Blue stars. Far stars. Shooting stars. I like stars!
  
  
  From the Trade Paperback edition.