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Tom's Telescope: A Book about the Moon and the Sun

Kerry Dinmont (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503821019

Introduces readers to Tom's day of looking through a telescope. Discusses the Moon and Sun through Tom's experience. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.

The Constellation Taurus: The Story of the Bull

Arnold Ringstad (author) JT Morrow (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781623236571

Retells the story of Taurus as a guise of Zeus, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Taurus, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture.

The Constellation Scorpius: The Story of the Scorpion

Arnold Ringstad (author) JT Morrow (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781623236625

Retells several stories of Scorpius the scorpion, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Scorpius, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture.

The Constellation Cassiopeia: The Story of the Queen

Lisa Owings (author) JT Morrow (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781623236588

Retells the story of Cassiopeia and her daughter Andromeda, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Cassiopeia, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture.

The Constellation Draco: The Story of the Dragon

Amy Van Zee (author) JT Morrow (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781623236595

Retells the story of Draco the dragon and Hercules, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Draco, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture.

Space Riddles

Emma Huddleston (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503850934

Invites readers to learn about space, including stars, planets, and galaxies, through the format of riddle clues and answers. Vibrant photos help illustrate the subject. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, and introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

The Sun

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503846197

Offers readers a captivating look into the sun, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'Out of This World' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.

The Solar System

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503846180

Offers readers a captivating look into our solar system, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'Out of This World' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.

The Moon

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503846173

Offers readers a captivating look into the moon, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'Out of This World' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.

Cycles of the Night Sky

Angie Smibert (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503833296

Introduces the cycles of the night sky. Readers will gain insight into why the night sky changes, learn about different constellations, and discover how the moon is involved. Additional features include a diagram of the cycle, table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Cycles of the Seasons

Golriz Golkar (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503833302

Introduces the cycles of seasons and their impact on Earth. Readers will gain insight into how Earth's tilt plays an important role, how the hemispheres are effected differently, and what happens when seasons are disturbed. Additional features include a diagram of the cycle, table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

UFOs and Aliens

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503846203

Offers readers a captivating look into UFOs and questions whether aliens exist, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'Out of This World' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.

Stars

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503846166

Offers readers a captivating look into stars, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'Out of This World' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.

Space Missions

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503846159

Offers readers a captivating look into space missions, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'Out of This World' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.

Space

Liz Kruesi (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503846319

Highlights fascinating facts about space, from the hottest planet in the solar system to volcanoes that spew icy slush. Learn about the planet that spins on its side, the only animal that can survive in space without a spacesuit, an asteroid so big that scientists mistook it for a planet, and more! Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Earth

M. J. York (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503846234

Highlights fascinating facts about Earth, from deep within its core to high in the atmosphere. Learn about Earth's flipping magnetic pole, scorching deserts, exploding lakes, and more! Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Dwarf Planets

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503846142

Offers readers a captivating look into dwarf planets, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'Out of This World' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.

Asteroids, Meteorites, and Comets

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503846135

Offers readers a captivating look into asteroids, meteorites, and comets, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'Out of This World' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.

The Constellation Hercules: The Story of the Hero

M. J. York (author) JT Morrow (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781623236601

Retells the story and adventures of Hercules, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Hercules, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture.

The Constellation Ursa Major: The Story of the Big Bear

Lisa Owings (author) JT Morrow (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781623236632

Retells the story of Ursa Major as the transformation of Callisto and Arcas, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Ursa Major, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture including the role of the Big Dipper in the Underground Railroad.

The Constellation Ursa Minor: The Story of the Little Bear

Lisa Owings (author) JT Morrow (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781623236649

Retells the story of Ursa Minor as the nurse of Zeus and recounts the tale of Zeus's birth and rise to power, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Ursa Minor and the star Polaris, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture.

Learn about the Galaxy

Golriz Golkar (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503837782

Introduces readers to galaxies and how they form. Learn about what is found in galaxies and different galaxy shapes. Includes step-by-step instructions to make a galaxy in a jar. Additional features include fun facts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Uranus

L. L. Owens (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609735623

A basic introduction to the planet Uranus, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.

Pluto and Other Dwarf Planets

L. L. Owens (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609735593

A basic introduction to dwarf planets, such as Pluto, their sizes, compositions, and places within our solar system.

Winter Solstice

Jenna Lee Gleisner (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503826168

Engage readers with a story of the winter solstice. Readers are introduced to the concepts of how Earth's tilt creates the seasons and why there are less hours of daylight in winter. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly project inspires creativity and hands-on fun.