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• Telescope

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  Interested in star gazing? Start looking to the sky by borrowing a Telescope Kit from the library!

• One Cosmic Rock

  the Story of the Asteroid That Changed Our World

  Krossing, Karen, 1965-

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  Travel back 66 million years to witness the asteroid that changed Earth forever! Discover how dinosaurs disappeared, which amazing creatures survived, and how one incredible event helped shape the world and all the living things, including humans,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Blast Off!

  Look Inside Spectacular Spacecraft

  Elcomb, Ben

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  Magnificent spacecraft and rockets are shown up close and in detail, including satellites, space stations, and space telescopes, with fun facts and details to spot. Each cross-section reveals the inner workings of a wide variety of spacecraft --…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Kid's Guide to Backyard Stargazing

  Berkowitz, Eliza

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  A Kid's Guide to Backyard Stargazing is a handy, easy-to-carry guidebook for explorers ages 6 to 8 that shows you how to identify 28 celestial objects that are commonly visible in the Northern Hemisphere.

• Space

  150+ Stellar Answers to Kids' Top Space Questions

  Brisman, Andrew

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  In this book, every fact has been reviewed by experts to ensure it's accurate, easy to understand, and exciting to read. Vivid photography and surprising details keep kids turning pages, while humor and accessible explanations make even big concepts…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Magic & Mystery of Space

  Tour Across Our Astounding Universe

  Weider, Shoshana Z.

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  Enter the world of amazing planets, swirling nebulae and distant galaxies and meet some of the animals who have been to space, in a book that combines illustrations with photography that brings the cosmos closer to home.

• The Great Alien Hunt

  Bothwell, Matthew

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  Read more about how the search for extraterrestrial life and the search for planets are linked, the exoplanets and extremophiles that can be found all over the galaxy, and the weird and wonderful ways scientists think we (might) be able to travel…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Astronomical!

  An Awesome Encounter With the Wonders of the Universe

  Allan, Sophie (Physics teacher)

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  This is a cosmic treasure trove of spectacular photographs that captures space as you've never seen it before. Mind-blowing new images made possible by the latest technology can now take us to the heart of the Universe -- from swirling dust devils…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Weird but True! Space

  300 Out-of-this World Facts

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  Blast off to the strangest places the universe has to offer with 300 unbelievable facts about all things space!

• Universal Guide to the Night Sky

  Harvey-Smith, Lisa

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  Explore comets, meteors, stars, planets and moons. Learn everything you need to know about binoculars, telescopes, and photographing the stars. No matter which hemisphere you're in, you will never look up at the night sky in the same way again.

• A Day in the Life of An Astronaut, Mars, and the Distant Stars

  Barfield, Mike

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  Blast off for a day in the life of space and the people (and animals!) who have explored it. From hilarious comics to secret diaries and detailed diagrams, there are tons of things to discover and fantastic facts to learn.

• Astronomy for Curious Kids

  An Illustrated Introduction to the Solar System, Our Galaxy, Space Travel--and More!

  Sparrow, Giles, 1970-

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  Expert science writer Giles Sparrow takes readers on a journey through time and space, from the Big Bang to black holes, to study solar eclipses, shooting stars, supernovas and much more.

• Exoplanets

  a Guide to the Worlds Outside Our Solar System

  Bjazevich, Wendy

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  Read this book to learn about the four main types of exoplanets, techniques scientists use to discover them, the probability of finding life as we know it beyond Earth, plus detailed information about dozens of some of the most fascinating…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My First Space Atlas

  Zoom Into Space to Explore the Solar System and Beyond!

  Wilsher, Jane

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  Zoom into space for an exhilarating journey through the Solar System and beyond! Land on the Moon, visit the International Space Station, take a space walk, and tour the planets in this fact-filled guide to the galaxy!

• The Solar System

  Allan, Sophie

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  The perfect introduction for young readers who want to learn about our local star the Sun and the planets that orbit it. The Solar System covers space in thrilling detail and is the perfect book for space lovers everywhere. Packed with mind-blowing…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Few Beautiful Minutes

  Experiencing a Solar Eclipse

  Fox, Kate Allen

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  A poetic and exquisitely illustrated tribute to the solar eclipse and the magic of togetherness, seen through the eyes of a child.​

• Eclipse Chaser

  Science in the Moon's Shadow

  Loomis, Ilima

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  The August 2017 solar eclipse is the chance of a lifetime for astronomer Shadia Habbal -- years of planning come down to one moment of totality. Will everything go off as planned?

• The Science Behind Wonders of the Sun

  Sun Dogs, Lunar Eclipses, and Green Flash

  Garbe, Suzanne

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  Scientific explanations of natural phenomena caused by the Sun, for grades 4 - 8.

• Day and Night, Earth, Moon, Solar Eclipse, Solstice

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  Divided into segments, this program is designed to reinforce and support a viewer's comprehension and retention of these terms through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams, and colorful, animated graphics and labels. Kids will see and hear…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Comets & Meteors

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  Join Bill Nye as he demonstrates various facts about comets and meteors.