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1) Planets
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Series
Description
Offers a detailed look at the heavenly bodies that make up the solar system, describing the eight planets that orbit the Sun, the moons, asteroids, and dwarf planets in the system, and the spacecrafts humans have created to explore the stars.
Author
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
224 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Description
Beginning with a fascinating overview and then organized by planet, in order of its distance from the sun, "Solar System" takes us on a trip across time and space that includes a front-row seat to the explosive birth of the solar system, a journey to (and then deep inside) each of its eight planets, and even an in-depth exploration of asteroids and comets.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
27 p. : col. ill. ; 20 cm.
Description
The Earth is just one of many planets in our solar system. Why is this the perfect place for us to live? Which are the "gas planets?" And why have we changed what we think of Pluto? Then Zigzag into other questions: what does Earth look like from space? Will I ever live on Mars? What experiment can I do to swing a planet into orbit?
4) Solar system
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Series
Publisher
Distributed in the U.S. by Macmillan
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
56 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 26 cm.
Description
Presents facts about the sun and planets of the solar system, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets.
Author
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
xv, 452 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Formats
Description
This work provides a comprehensive and up-to-date description of the planets and their moons. Writing at an introductory level appropriate for high school and undergraduate students, Professor Lang leads the reader on a fascinating journey of exploration to the worlds beyond our home planet Earth. The book begins with a short introduction to the history of planetary observation and discovery. The major planets and their moons are then introduced by...
9) Planets
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (62 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Journey through space and time, witness the birth of the sun, travel to the outer limits of the solar system, and much more.
10) Solar system
Author
Series
Publisher
Doubleday
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
Description
Presents the planets in the solar system and describes what makes them special.
12) The solar system
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
48 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Description
An introduction to the solar system, discussing the sun and planets, the origins of the solar system, and shooting stars, and looking at how scientists are exploring outer space.
13) Cosmic voyage
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2002
Physical Desc
1 DVD (36 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Combines live action with state-of-the-art computer-generated imagery to pinpoint where humans fit in our ever-expanding universe. Explore scientific theories, some of which have never before been visualized on film, from the birth of the cosmos and solar system to the nature of black holes and exploding supernovas.
Publisher
Distributed by Vivendi Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
5 videodiscs (ca. 455 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"Journey into the depths of outer space in this five-disc voyage throughout the cosmos. Explore the galactic effects of black holes, relive the excitement of the first lunar landing with never-before-seen spectacular images of the moon and Earth, and transport yourself to the corners of the universe using breath-taking CGI technology and images from the Hubble Space Telescope. 'Wonders of the universe' will take you on an in-depth exploration of...
15) Solar system
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Description
Introduces the solar system, discussing the planets, space exploration, and what is beyond its borders.
16) Mainspring
Author
Series
Publisher
Tor
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
320 p. ; 25 cm.
Description
In a world in which the planets are run by a sophisticated clockwork solar system that connects everyday people to the Creator, a young clockmaker's apprentice is appointed by the Archangel Gabriel to rewind the Earth's Mainspring to prevent a disaster.
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
ix, 299 pages ; 24 cm
Description
"Meteorites have long been seen as portents of fate and messages from the gods, their fiery remains inspiring worship and giving rise to legends that have persisted for millennia. But beyond the lore, meteorites tell an even greater story: that of our solar system. In Meteorite, geologist Tim Gregory shows that beneath the charred crusts of these celestial stones lies a staggering diversity of rock types. Gregory explores the world of meteorites to...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
47, [1] p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.
Description
Author David Aguilar uses brilliant photo-realistic illustration and fascinating up-to-date facts straight from the latest astronomy news to bring you a comprehensive look at our solar system as you've never seen it before.
Publisher
NGHT
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (270 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Take off beyond Earth's boundaries for the ultimate tour of our solar system. From Mars' monstrous mountains to Saturn's glittering rings, the sights are out of this world. Each hour offers breathtaking tours of the planets using modern-day high-tech telescopes and stunning CGI.
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (ca. 240 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Examines how the story of humanity is linked to the story of the universe. Who are we? Why are we here? Where do we come from? These are among the most enduring and profound questions we can ask, and it is an essential part of human nature to want to find the answers. We can trace our ancestry back hundreds of thousands of years to the dawn of humankind, but in reality our story extends much further back: it starts with the beginning of the universe....
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