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Where are the stars during the day? Where are the stars during the day? Melvin Berger Basic information on our solar system, its components, their movements, and their likely history. OL103823W
The case for Pluto The case for Pluto Alan Boyle In support of Pluto-the cutest and most unfairly treated planet Pity poor Pluto: It's a planet that was discovered because of a mistake, a planet that turned out not to be a planet at all, thanks … OL13776988W
Do Stars Have Points? Do Stars Have Points? Melvin Berger The authors explain the characteristics of stars and their relationships to the universe. OL15083250W
Pluto Pluto Barrie William Jones "Orbiting at the edge of the outer Solar System, Pluto is an intriguing object in astronomy. Since the fascinating events surrounding its discovery, it has helped increase our understanding of the or… OL15507882W
Far-out guide to the moon Far-out guide to the moon Mary Kay Carson "Presents information about the moon, including fast facts, history, and technology used to study it"--Provided by publisher. OL15881613W
The Science Fictional Solar System The Science Fictional Solar System Alexei Panshin,Duncan Lunan,Robert F. Young,Martin H. Greenberg,Robert Sheckley,Poul Anderson,Arthur C. Clarke,Charles G. Waugh,Fritz Leiber,Larry Niven,Isaac Asimov,James Blish,Theodore L. Thomas,Alan Edward Nourse,Terry Carr Sun - essay by Isaac Asimov The Weather on the Sun - novelette by Theodore L. Thomas Mercury - essay by Isaac Asimov Brightside Crossing - novelette by Alan E. Nourse Venus - essay by Isaac Asimo… OL16510921W
The Planets The Planets Dava Sobel The sun's family of planets become a familiar place in this personal account of the lives of other worlds. With her gift for weaving difficult scientific concepts into a compelling story, Sobel explo… OL1883968W
Planets, Stars and Stellar Systems Planets, Stars and Stellar Systems Terry D. Oswalt This is volume 3 of Planets, Stars and Stellar Systems, a six-volume compendium of modern astronomical research covering subjects of key interest to the main fields of contemporary astronomy. This vo… OL19895170W
Space Space Simon Rogers The third in a visually stunning series of information graphics that shows just how interesting and humorous scientific information can be. Complex facts about space are reinterpreted as stylish info… OL20018697W
The secrets of Venus The secrets of Venus Emma Carlson Berne Discusses the planet Venus, including observations by ancient cultures, current knowledge of Venus, and plans for future scientific research and space exploration. OL20024005W
Universo Universo Steve Setford,Ben Morgan,Antón Corriente Basús,Smiljka Surla,Jacqui Swan "Con unas imagenes digitales asombrosas, esta obra te desvela todos los secretos del universo: desde el big bang y los agujeros negros hasta los viajes espaciales" -- cover page. OL20047279W
Vacation Guide to the Solar System Vacation Guide to the Solar System Olivia Koski,Jana Grcevich "Packed with real science and fueled by imagination, a beautifully illustrated guide to traveling in our solar system. Imagine taking a hike along the windswept red plains of Mars to dig for signs of… OL20058454W
What's in the sky? What's in the sky? Ian Smith Discusses the different planets, how they rotate around each other, and how their positions affect weather. OL21732344W
The earth's neighbors The earth's neighbors James Muirden Describes briefly the development of our solar system and discusses what we have learned about each planet. OL2708053W
Far-out guide to Mars Far-out guide to Mars Mary Kay Carson "Presents information about Mars, including fast facts, history, and technology used to study the planet"--Provided by publisher. OL2712296W
The planets The planets Heather Couper,Nigel Henbest Describes the sun, planets, moons, comets, asteroids, and other objects in the Solar System. OL2715443W
Solar astrophysics Solar astrophysics Peter Foukal xvii, 475 p. : 25 cm OL4795852W
The Pebble first guide to the solar system The Pebble first guide to the solar system Joanne Mattern "A basic field guide format introduces the planets, dwarf planets, the Sun, and the Moon. Includes color photographs and solar system illustrations"--Provided by publisher. OL501579W
The Age of Everything The Age of Everything Matthew Hedman Taking advantage of recent advances throughout the sciences, Matthew Hedman brings the distant past closer to us than it has ever been. Here, he shows how scientists have determined the age of everyt… OL9347879W
Why isn't Pluto a planet? Why isn't Pluto a planet? Steve Kortenkamp "A brief description of planets, including what they are, where they are, and how they orbit around the sun"--Provided by publisher. OL9788749W
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