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Publisher Annotation: Planet Earth is in the Milky Way Galaxy, the cloudy band of light that stretches clear across the night sky. How many galaxies are there in the universe? For years astronomers thought that the Milky Way was the universe. Now we know that there are billions of them. Gail Gibbons takes the reader on a journey light-years away.
4) Galaxies
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An illustrated introduction to galaxies that explains different types and shapes of galaxies, the Milky Way, and related topics.
9) Galaxies
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"An introduction to galaxies with information about their formation and characteristics. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.
10) Galaxies
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Examines what a galaxy is, the different types that exist, their structures, and some facts learned from the study of galaxies.
12) Galaxies
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"A young scientist's guide to stellar galaxies, including how they interact with other elements in the universe and emphasizing how questions and observations can lead to discovery"--
13) Galaxies
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"An examination of the science behind the astronomical phenomena known as galaxies, including relevant theories and history-making discoveries as well as topics of current and future research"--Provided by publisher.
14) Galaxies
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Presents a brief discussion of the properties of galaxies, including the Milky Way and others.
15) The Milky Way
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Describes the objects that reside in the Milky Way galaxy, including stars, nebulas, clusters, and black holes, and explains what astronomers have discovered about other galaxies.
17) Space!
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"Computer-generated illustrations reveal the wonders of the universe, from the big bang and black holes to space travel."--back cover.
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"NASA has confirmed the existence of 5,000 exoplanets (planets that lie outside of our solar system), and that number is growing! Exoplanets, the first book of its kind for kids, is a visually packed guide to the exoplanets of our universe. You'll learn the four main types of exoplanets, techniques scientists use to discover them, the probability of finding life as we know it beyond Earth, plus detailed information about dozens of some of the most...