Inspired by his third-grade class's study of the moon, Harry announces that he is going there.

Splat and Plank disagree about the moon and what it's made of. Will Plank's telescope help answer all their questions?

An essential guide to milestone developments in astronomy, telling the story of our ideas about space, time, and the physics of the cosmos--from ancient times to the present day. From planets and stars to black holes and the Big Bang, take a journey through the wonders of the universe. Featuring topics from the Copernican Revolution to the mind-boggling theories of recent science, The Astronomy Book uses flowcharts, graphics, and illustrations to...

Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, and its mission to photograph the wonders of the universe, far above the atmosphere of Earth. Important details covered include the space observatory's planning and engineering, its launch, its scientific discoveries, and how its images have changed our perception of the cosmos. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A &...

Explore the mysteries of the night sky with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9 Scan the skies for 40 incredible sights with a book that shows budding scientists how to use a telescope for kids. You'll learn how to choose a telescope, set it up, and seek out the wonders of the Northern Hemisphere, from the Big Dipper to the Whirlpool Galaxy. • Detailed visual guides-Illustrations of each star, planet, and more make them easier to...

Violet and her family venture to a local park to partake in some late-night stargazing. Telescope and space book in tow, Violet is ready to explore and discover the night sky for herself, wherever that may lead.

Almost a half-century after its completion, the 200-inch Palomar telescope remains an unparalleled combination of vast scale and microscope detail. As huge as the Pantheon of Rome and as heavy as the Statue of Liberty, this magnificent instrument is so precisely built that its seventeen-foot mirror was hand-polished to a tolerance of 2/1,000,000 of an inch. The telescope's construction drove some to the brink of madness, made others fearful that mortals...

"Engaging images accompany information about the Hubble Space Telescope. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

This book, explaining representing numbers in the billions, describes the Hubble Space Telescope that was put into orbit in 1990 and the space images it relays to us.

When a classmate is being bullied online, Kiara and her friends use their magical spyglass to find out who is behind the online posts and bring the bully to justice.