Our modern understanding of the heliocentric universe developed five hundred years ago. Since the time of Copernicus and Galileo, scientists have made major strides in understanding how gravity, stars, and planets interact. Gravity, Orbiting Objects, and Planetary Motion explains how early ideas have given way to sophisticated, proven theories about the universe. The book aligns with Next Generation Science Standards and also presents a look at what...

In the early seventeenth century, Galileo Galilei posited that tides were a consequence of Earth s motion. Today we ve achieved an accurate understanding of the ways that orbiting objects interact to create visible and sometimes tangible effects on Earth. Earth, Sun, and Moon: Cyclic Patterns of Lunar Phases, Eclipses, and the Seasons explains the cycles that affect our daily lives and how the major figures in astronomy used the scientific method...

Within galaxies, stars grow from clouds of gas and dust, shine brilliantly, and die stunning deaths. The Composition of the Universe: The Evolution of Stars and Galaxies traces the lives of stars and also the lives of famous scientists like Edwin Hubble, Albert Einstein, and Henrietta Leavitt. Closely aligned to Next Generation Science Standards, the book demonstrates how technology and scientific ideas evolve over time, just like the universe itself....

A basic introduction to the planet Uranus, its size, composition, and place within our solar system. The universe is a vast and endlessly intriguing place, and our own little corner--the solar system--offers enough mystery and wonder to delight any youngster. This stunning series takes young readers on a tour of our closest Space Neighbors--the sun, the planets, and the dwarf planets. Packed with great photos, diagrams, and fascinating facts, these...

Very basic information on the biggest planet in our solar system.

A basic introduction to the sun, its size, composition, and place within our solar system. The universe is a vast and endlessly intriguing place, and our own little corner--the solar system--offers enough mystery and wonder to delight any youngster. This stunning series takes young readers on a tour of our closest Space Neighbors--the sun, the planets, and the dwarf planets. Packed with great photos, diagrams, and fascinating facts, these books will...

Very basic information about the most distant planet in our solar system.

A basic introduction to planet Earth, its size, composition, and place within our solar system. The universe is a vast and endlessly intriguing place, and our own little corner, the solar system, offers enough mystery and wonder to delight any youngster.

"An introduction to the sun and other stars for primary and intermediate grade students with information about their features and exploration. Includes charts and diagrams, a list of highlights for each chapter, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.

"An introduction to Mercury and Venus for primary and intermediate grade students with information about their features and exploration. Includes charts and diagrams, a list of highlights for each chapter, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.