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1) Earth
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2002.
Edition
Rev. and updated edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
A description of Earth, the third planet from the sun, which includes information on its origins, composition, and unique characteristics.
2) The Moon
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Press
Pub. Date
c2003.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the birth of the moon, moon exploration, its physical qualities, and what it would be like without a moon.
3) Mercury
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
c2002.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 x 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the size, characteristics, and composition of the planet Mercury.
4) Venus
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
c2002.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 x 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the size, characteristics, and composition of the planet Venus.
5) Mercury
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2002.
Edition
Rev. and updated edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the planet closest to the sun, examining its size and composition, its surface features, its orbit, and efforts to learn more about this planet.
6) Mars
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2002.
Edition
Rev. and updated edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
A description of Mars, the fourth planet from our sun, which includes information on the controversy over possible life on Mars, on the planet's moons, and on space probes and spacecraft which have studied it.
7) Earth
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Press
Pub. Date
c2002.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explains the Earth's position in the solar system and how life on Earth is affected by atmosphere, gravity, weather and the environment in general.
8) Dark age
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 43
Language
English
Description
For a decade Darrow led a revolution against the corrupt color-coded Society. Now, outlawed by the very Republic he founded, he wages a rogue war on Mercury in hopes that he can still salvage the dream of Eo. But as he leaves death and destruction in his wake, is he still the hero who broke the chains? Or will another legend rise to take his place? Lysander au Lune, the heir in exile, has returned to the Core. Determined to bring peace back to mankind...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
They're like major planets, but not quite. They circle around the sun. They're round. But they haven't cleared everything out of their path. Explore these unusual objects in this book about the dwarf planets.
10) Dune
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Follows the adventures of Paul Atreides, the son of a betrayed duke given up for dead on a treacherous desert planet and adopted by its fierce, nomadic people, who help him unravel his most unexpected destiny.
11) The far planets
Author
Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
12) The near planets
Author
Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Pub. Date
2021
Edition
New version.
Physical Desc
1 planetarium projector : color images ; in box 16 x 14 x 11 cm + 1 user manual (25 pages : illustrations ; 13 cm) + 1 remote control + 1 USB power cable.
Language
English
Description
Cover the room with cloud colors, planets and stars by remote control. The Planet Projector has build-it images of the Earth's Moon plus nine Planets in our solar system: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. You can switch to different planets by turning the rotary button manually. The remote can control music play, LED background colors (Cloud and Starry/Galaxy), and adjust brightness and timer function. Freely...
15) Abaddon's Gate
Author
Series
Expanse volume 3
Publisher
Orbit
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Formats
Description
An alien artifact working through its program under the clouds of Venus has emerged to build a massive structure outside the orbit of Uranus: a gate that leads into a starless dark. Jim Holden and the crew of the Rocinante are part of a vast flotilla of scientific and military ships going out to examine the artefact. But behind the scenes, a complex plot is unfolding, with the destruction of Holden at its core.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.1 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
When a Martian spacecraft lands on Woking Common, mankind is terrorized by aliens in tall, armored capsules which stalk the countryside on three legs. The machines wreak havoc on London and the Southern Counties, and survivors are driven underground. Scientist John Nicholson tells how he was plunged into a paralyzing nightmare of stark terror, savage madness and utter destruction.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes the dwarf planet Pluto and the 2006 decision to change its status from a regular planet"--
18) Light bringer
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
The legendary Reaper, Darrow, to defend Mars from a bloodthirsty would-be conqueror, begins his long voyage home, an interplanetary adventure where old friends will reunite, new alliances will be forged, and rivals will clash on the battlefield.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
An aviator whose plane is forced down in the Sahara Desert encounters a little prince from a small planet who describes his adventures in the universe seeking the secret of what is really important in life. The anniversary edition includes original reviews of the novel, information about the author's life and work and the making of the story.
20) The moon
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Introductory text and full-color images explore the physical characteristics of the moon in space. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
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