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Neptune

Nathan Sommer (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781626179769

Neptune is the outermost planet in the solar system! It may look a calm blue, but this huge planet is swirling with activity. A thick layer of clouds gives way to whirls of rocks and ice. There may even be an ocean beneath its clouds! For readers with an interest in space exploration, this Neptune title is sure to fascinate. Colorful photos, fun facts, and special features make this book one worth checking out!

Mercury

Nathan Sommer (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781626179745

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun! It may be small, but it is full of extremes. Temperatures range between -300 and 800 degrees Fahrenheit! As it zooms around the Sun every 88 days, the speedy planet is hard to spot. This informative title shows some of the many mysteries scientists have uncovered about Mercury. Its colorful photos, fun facts, and special features are sure to delight any reader interested in space!

Mars

Nathan Sommer (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781626179738

Journey to the red planet! Given its similarity to Earth, Mars has long fascinated humans. Today, we are closer than ever to unlocking the mysteries of how Mars formed and whether the planet once held life. Filled with fun facts, special features, and informative text, this title will fascinate anyone who has ever dreamed of traveling to the red planet.

Pluto & the Dwarf Planets

Nathan Sommer (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781626179776

In 2006, Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet. Small, rocky dwarf planets make their home on the outer edges of the solar system. Scientists use telescopes to study Pluto and the dwarf planets as they orbit the Sun. Their fascinating findings are on display in this informative title about some of the solar system’s most far-away objects!

Sara Seager: Planetary Scientist

Paige V. Polinsky (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781626179448

Is there an Earth twin hiding in the stars? Sara Seager is on a mission to find out! The astrophysicist is leading the quest to explore planets beyond our solar system. Early readers can discover more about Sara’s life and scientific work in this engaging biography.

Alien Abductions

Lisa Owings (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681035925

Are we alone in the universe? Those that believe in alien abductions think they know the answer. This title explores the mysteries of alien abductions and the tools and technology behind researching them to debate the question of whether aliens have ever visited Earth.

Asteroids

Betsy Rathburn (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681035987

About 120,000 pounds of space dust falls to Earth every day. All of this dust comes from asteroids! Asteroids are chunks of rock and metal that orbit around the sun, but some venture near Earth from outside the solar system. Through detailed photos and fact-filled graphics, this title introduces readers to the phenomenon of asteroids.

Space Shuttles

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034362

Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavor. Though space machines, NASA’s shuttles were all named after famous ships. This low-level title fuels reading interest for the most reluctant students by presenting an assortment of fun facts about the shuttles that took astronauts on famous space adventures.

Earth Satellites

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034294

It was an Earth satellite that started the space race between Russia and the United States. Russia sent Sputnik 1 into space in 1957, and the U.S. responded with Explorer 1 in 1958. In this high-interest title, reluctant readers will learn all about the machines that first signaled the space age.

The Hubble Space Telescope

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034300

The Hubble Space Telescope is a lens for discovering the hidden secrets of outer space. The tool has zoomed in on unknown galaxies! This book gives young readers a close-up of the Hubble Space Telescope, showing off its mirrors, cameras, solar panels, and more.

Mars Rovers

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034331

Explorers of the fourth planet from the sun, Mars rovers collect rock and soil samples with their robotic arms. They also snap pictures of the Red Planet. Curious young readers can wander around with rovers in this book to look for signs of life on Mars.

Lunar Probes

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034324

Did you know that more than 70 probes have been sent to the moon in the past 50 years? Their missions have included orbiting the moon to take pictures and gathering samples of moon material. This children’s title maps the probe-driven progress on making the moon a base for space exploration.

Robonauts

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034348

Robonauts have been built to be substitutes for astronauts. They are made to look and move much like humans so they can take over time-consuming or dangerous space work. This high-interest book lays out the similarities and differences between astronauts and their high-tech doppelgangers.

The International Space Station

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034317

The largest space machine to ever orbit Earth is the International Space Station. It is essentially a giant science lab for astronauts. Interested young readers are invited to enter the International Space Station in this title and defy gravity like the astronauts inside.

Mercury

Derek Zobel

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612112022

The planet Mercury has highs around 800 °F and lows around -280 °F. Students will learn about Mercury's discovery, physical characteristics, and the environment that supports these extreme temperatures. Blastoff! Series

NASA

Derek Zobel

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781600142932

The United States accelerated the space race in 1958 by forming NASA. Eager readers will learn about the history of NASA and its many manned and unmanned missions. Blastoff! Series

Jupiter

Derek Zobel

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781600144066

Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. It is known for its giant spinning storm called the Great Red Spot. Young students will learn all about Jupiter's discovery, storms, moons, and how this giant planet has been explored. Blastoff! Series

Mars

Derek Zobel

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781600144059

Mars is known as the red, rocky planet. It has many volcanoes, including the solar system's largest one. Eager readers will learn about the physical features of Mars and its place in the solar system. Blastoff! Series

The Hubble Telescope

Derek Zobel

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781600142963

The Hubble Telescope travels at 17,500 miles per hour to capture fascinating images of space. Young learners will read about the creation of the Hubble Telescope and the ways we use it to learn more about the universe. Blastoff! Series

Earth

Derek Zobel

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781600144042

Earth is the only planet in the solar system known to support life. Children will explore our home's water, atmosphere, and the diverse land features that make Earth a beautiful place to live! Blastoff! Series

Saturn

Derek Zobel

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781600144073

Saturn has the largest and most complex ring system of any planet in the solar system. Young learners will read about Saturn's discovery, its physical traits, and how the sixth planet in the solar system has been explored. Blastoff! Series

Neptune

Derek Zobel

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781600144097

Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun. It takes 165 Earth years to complete a single orbit! Young students will learn about the discovery of Neptune, its moons, and the information gathered by Voyager II, the only space probe to pass by this distant planet. Blastoff! Series

Space Stations

Colleen Sexton

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781600142956

Astronauts live and work on space stations that orbit Earth. Young readers will read about space station parts, the first space stations, and the International Space Station. Blastoff! Series

Space Shuttles

Colleen Sexton

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781600142949

Space shuttles bring astronauts into and out of space. Children will learn about the history of space shuttles, the advanced technology onboard, and how these vehicles perform their missions. Blastoff! Series

The Sun

Colleen Sexton

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781600144004

The sun radiates light, heat, and energy at the center of the solar system. Eager students will explore how the sun works and its relationship to Earth and the other planets. Blastoff! Series