Seven Wonders Of The Gas Giants And Their Moons
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| Author | : Ron Miller |
| Publisher | : Twenty-First Century Books |
| Total Pages | : 84 |
| Release | : 2011-01-01 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 0761372814 |
From earliest times, humans have wondered about the sky above them. Simple telescopes in the 1600s made possible descriptions of the wonders of Earth's Moon and the closer planets. It took the development of powerful telescopes and modern space probes to learn more about the more distant planets—Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. In this book, we'll explore seven wonders of these four enormous planets—called the gas giants—and their moons. On Saturn, we'll examine its amazing rings and their properties. On Jupiter, we’ll investigate the Great Red Spot—a gigantic storm about twice the size of Earth that has lasted for centuries. We’ll also explore a moon of Jupiter with erupting volcanoes, a moon of Uranus covered with one of the weirdest landscapes in the solar system, a huge crater on a tiny moon of Saturn, as well as planet auroras much more spectacular than Earth's northern lights. We'll also consider how the discovery of water on Jupiter's moon Europa may mean that life is possible in other worlds.
| Author | : Ron Miller |
| Publisher | : Twenty-First Century Books |
| Total Pages | : 84 |
| Release | : 2011-01-01 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 0761354484 |
Describes the geographic phenomena of the inner planets of the solar system and their moons, including the largest mountain of the planets, the deepest canyon, and the highest recorded temperatures.
| Author | : Fred Bortz |
| Publisher | : Twenty-First Century Books |
| Total Pages | : 84 |
| Release | : 2011-01-01 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 0761372806 |
From earliest times, humans have looked to the sky in wonder, and their wonder and curiosity fueled science. Ancient peoples built enormous temples and monuments to observe the sun and track the movement of stars. And as scientific knowledge expanded, technologies grew more sophisticated. Each development changed the way we viewed our place in the universe. But no technology changed our understanding more than the ability to launch scientific equipment—and human explorers—into space. In this book, we'll explore seven wonders of space technology. Scientists and engineers have built vehicles and equipment to explore the farthest reaches of the solar system. Orbiting satellites and telescopes have given us everything from more accurate weather reports to glimpses back to the beginning of the universe. International teams have built an orbiting space laboratory and are working on plans for human lunar settlements and missions to other planets. Learn about the people and the science behind these amazing advances in space technology.
| Author | : Ron Miller |
| Publisher | : Twenty-First Century Books |
| Total Pages | : 84 |
| Release | : 2011-01-01 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 0761372784 |
From earliest times, humans have wondered about the sky above them. People looked at distant stars and wondered what they were made of. They wondered whether any other places in the universe were like Earth. At first people used simple telescopes to study the solar system—the Sun and all the planets that circle around it. Later, more powerful telescopes and high-tech machines allowed people to investigate worlds outside the solar system. In this book, we'll explore seven wonders beyond the solar system. We'll look at giant clouds of gas and dust called nebulae. Some nebulae are places where stars are born. Other nebulae are all that remains of stars that have died. Other wonders beyond the solar system include pulsing stars, giant stars, and giant clusters of stars called galaxies. We'll visit them all. And we'll explore the age-old question: Does the universe have any other planets like Earth? We'll learn about scientists who hunt for Earthlike planets and the tools they use. Finally, we'll look at the big picture—the universe itself. This vast network of stars, planets, and other objects is the biggest wonder of them all.
| Author | : Ron Miller |
| Publisher | : Twenty-First Century Books |
| Total Pages | : 84 |
| Release | : 2011-01-01 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 0761354514 |
Presents information about the asteroids, comets, and meteors found in the solar system, describing their physical components, orbits, and the effects of their possible collisions with the Earth and other planets.
| Author | : Rosanna Hansen |
| Publisher | : Twenty-First Century Books |
| Total Pages | : 84 |
| Release | : 2011-01-01 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 0761372849 |
Have you ever wondered how stars are born? Or what happens inside a black hole? Or how to safely view a solar eclipse? This book tells you the answers—and much more. See what astronomers and space scientists have discovered about the amazing wonders of the stars.
| Author | : D.J. Ward |
| Publisher | : Twenty-First Century Books |
| Total Pages | : 84 |
| Release | : 2011-01-01 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 0761372822 |
The universe is full of space phenomena, such as dark matter, dark energy, and the beginning of the universe. Read what astronomers and space scientists have discovered about these amazing wonders—and what they have yet to learn.
| Author | : Ron Miller |
| Publisher | : Twenty-First Century Books ™ |
| Total Pages | : 104 |
| Release | : 2021-04-06 |
| Genre | : Young Adult Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1728427495 |
For centuries, astronomers have placed a special interest on the other planets of the solar system. But with the advent of spacecraft and the tremendous missions undertaken by the Voyager and Cassini probes, astronomers have discovered that the natural satellites of the planets—the solar system's moons—are some of the most extraordinary places imaginable. There are moons with towering geysers, erupting volcanoes, and subterranean oceans of warm, mineral-rich water. Some of the highest mountains and deepest canyons can be found on the moons. There are moons that have shattered into pieces and then reassembled. There is even a moon where it rains rocket fuel. Recently, scientists have turned to the moons for answers in their investigations of the origins of the solar system and the evolution of life on our own planet. Featuring full-color, scientifically accurate illustrations by NASA artist Ron Miller, Natural Satellites: The Book of Moons chronicles these investigations and the questions we have yet to answer in our exploration of the solar system's moons.
| Author | : Ron Miller |
| Publisher | : Twenty-First Century Books |
| Total Pages | : 92 |
| Release | : 2013-10-01 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 0761358854 |
In the sixth century B.C.E., the Greek philosopher Anaximander theorized that Earth was at the center of the cosmos. That idea became ingrained in scientific thinking and Christian religious beliefs for more than one thousand years. Defiance of church doctrine could mean death, so no one dared dispute this long-accepted idea. No one except a handful of courageous scientists. In the 1500s and 1600s, men like Nicolaus Copernicus, Johanned Kepler, Galileo Galilei, and Isaac Newton began to ask questions. What if Earth actually orbited the sun, instead of the other way around? What if the universe was much bigger than anyone imagined? These scientists risked their reputations?even their lives?to challenge the very heart of Catholic dogma and scientific tradition. Yet, in less than 200 years, their radical thinking overturned theories that had lasted more than a millennium. Join these bold thinkers on the journey of discovery that forever changed our understanding of the cosmos.
| Author | : David A. Aguilar |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 82 |
| Release | : 2017-05-30 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 0451476859 |
Travel the near and far reaches of the solar system in this lively, beautifully illustrated Smithsonian nonfiction book! Ready for a wondrous celestial journey? How about a trip to our close neighbor Mars, home to the largest volcano in the solar system? Or to Europa, a watery lunar world with a really deep ocean? Or beyond the beyond to mysterious Planet 9, an unseen giant lurking in the far outer regions of space? This extraordinary book puts you right there: breaking through colorful gaseous hazes; exploring the surface of red-hot or ice-cold planets; hurtling through rings of flying, frozen ice chunks; and rocketing on out to deep space. Astronomer David Aguilar is our navigator on these seven wonderful trips through our solar system—journeys that someday may actually happen! The SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION is the world’s largest museum and research complex. Founded in 1846, it includes nineteen museum and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and nine research facilities. Its vast collections house 138 million artifacts, specimens, and works of art, which represent our nation’s rich heritage, art from across the globe, and the immense diversity of the natural and cultural world.
