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Blast off with SpaceX, the company that builds and launches rockets and spacecraft. Up-to-date information and fact-filled sidebars help readers explore the world's most exciting space-travel company while learning about related STEM topics.

Fascinate children with interesting facts and trivia about the Sun that everyone should know about....

What do you know about the sun? Give curious kids a first look into space.

Una autobiografía que explora cómo un niño migrante se convirtió en astronauta.

Welcome, young cosmic adventurers, to an out-of-this-world journey that will ignite your imagination, spark your curiosity, and launch your love for learning into the cosmos. Brace yourself for an immersive audiobook experience that will take you on an intergalactic joyride through the captivating Discoveropolis series.

The Hubble Space Telescope was launched in 1990 aboard a Space Shuttle. Since then, it has made over 1.5 million observations.

When you were born, there was a sign of the zodiac that ruled the night sky. Astrologers believe that the particular sign appearing the moment you were born would influence your personality throughout your life. In this fun and exciting guide, you'll find out all about the signs of the zodiac and how they might make you brave, caring, fun, creative, and more!

The Coming of the Universe is a gateway to a world of wonder and possibility, where the mysteries of existence unfold before your eyes. Whether you're a seasoned cosmologist or a curious novice, this audiobook offers a thrilling adventure through the depths of space and time, inviting you to ponder the ultimate questions of existence and meaning.

Edwin Hubble’s discovery of the Big Bang is one of the most important in astronomy and physics. It taught us where the universe came from and how it might end. Students will learn how Hubble’s early, unprecedented photographs of pulsars served as one of the first clues along the path that led him to the discovery of the Big Bang. Listeners will also discover how Hubble’s discovery opened up new doors to information about the universe.

Peter was born on the east side of Germany, the side that wasn't free. He watches news programs rather than cartoons, and wears scratchy uniforms instead of blue jeans. His family endures long lines and early curfews. But Peter knows it won't always be this way. Peter and his family have a secret. Late at night in their attic, they are piecing together a hot-air balloon—and a plan. Can Peter and his family fly their way to freedom?

Enter the world of amazing planets, swirling nebulae, and distant galaxies for an unforgettable journey through space. Stars burn, asteroids orbit, and rockets launch across the pages of this stunning audiobook. From the planets in our Solar System to distant black holes, they’ll discover...

Hot air balloons are huge and colorful. They're lots of fun to watch. But how do they fly? And how do people control where the hot air balloon goes? Listen to this audiobook to find out!

This audiobook is made to help listeners explore and appreciate outer space. It aims to reward the curiosity of young minds by teaching them about what's out there - from the study of astronomy, the countless gigantic stars, the magnificent planets, and a lot of fantastic things in the great universe.

At least as far back as the ancient myth of Icarus, humans longed to fly - but it wasn't until December 17, 1903, on the windy dunes of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, that the dream finally came true. And it was all thanks to Orville and Wilbur Wright, two former bicycle mechanics who built their first toy plane - a rubber-band powered rotary - when they were just children.

At 800-feet long, the Hindenburg was the largest airship ever built--just slightly smaller than the Titanic! Also of a disastrous end, the zeppelin burst into flame as spectators watched it attempt to land in Lakehurst, New Jersey on May 6, 1937. In under a minute, the Hindenburg was gone...

Gibt es Leben auf fernen Planeten? Sehen echte Außerirdische aus wie Meister Yoda und kämpfen mit Laserschwertern? Und müssen Aliens eigentlich aufs Klo? Christian Holst nimmt junge Hörerinnen und Hörer mit auf eine faszinierende Reise: von den Anfängen des Lebens hier auf der Erde hinaus in die Tiefen des Alls und wieder zurück. Mit viel Witz, leicht und wissenschaftlich fundiert, liefert er Einblicke in die Gesetze des Kosmos und der Evolution.

Do you know the difference between a meteor and an asteroid? How old do we think the universe is? What are the fastest spinning objects of which we know? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Charles King answers all these questions and more as he talks us through over 100 amazing facts about space.

Would you want to swoop through the air like a bird? Riding a hang glider is a fun way to fly. But a hang glider has no motor. How does the pilot take off? How does the hang glider stay in the air? Learn the answers in this audiobook!

In the 1960s, locked in a heated race to launch the first human into space, the United States selected seven superstar test pilots and former military air fighters to NASA's astronaut class - the Mercury 7. The men endured grueling training and constant media attention for the honor of becoming America's first space heroes. But a group of 13 women - accomplished air racers, test pilots, and flight instructors - were enduring those same astronaut tests in secret, hoping to defy social norms and earn a spot among the stars.

The best-selling Hello, World! board book series expands into picture books, for Hello, World! kids who are ready for the next step. Kids who enjoy looking up at space and dreaming of exploring the solar system will love this lively, fact-filled tour of our galaxy, with engaging information: ...

Was wäre, wenn es gleichzeitig echte Geschichten entdecken könnte, die so unglaublich sind, dass sie sich wie ein Film anfühlen und dabei Werte lernt, die ein Leben lang bleiben?

¡Viaja desde la Tierra a los confines del universo con este impresionante audiolibro! Descubre planetas extraños, estrellas remotas y misteriosas galaxias. Este impresionante audiolibro revela los secretos que hay detrás de más de 100 cuerpos celestes, como planetas, asteroides, satélites, estrellas... ¡Prepárate para conocer datos curiosos y emocionantes descubrimientos científicos!

At 9:32 a.m. on July 16, 1969, time stands still throughout the world, as thousands converge on the Kennedy Space Center and millions tune in on live television. At that instant, the first rumbles began to shake the ground as a small spacecraft attached to a giant Saturn V rocket starts to lift off. Quickly being propelled several thousand miles per hour, it takes just a few minutes to enter orbit. Apollo 11 is on its way to a historic first landing on the Moon.

Our solar system is made up of a star - the Sun - eight planets, 144 moons, a bunch of comets, asteroids and space rocks, ice and several dwarf planets, such as Pluto. This book introduces the planets and moons found in our solar system.

Kit’s family doesn’t do normal holidays – they live for BIG adventures. But this time, they’ve gone too far: they’re moving to the MOON. Kit isn’t so sure. The Moon is just a big, dusty rock – no air, no food, and nothing to do. How will they survive? Where will they live? And HOW...

なんでも「なぜ？」「なに？」とききたがるかわいい子ねこといっしょに、宇宙のなぞを解き明かす！子どもが知りたいぎもんの答えがココにあります「月はどうやってできたの？」「宇宙人はどこかにいるの？」

"Un Viaje Caprichoso a Través del Sistema Solar" es un cautivador libro infantil que ofrece un recorrido delicioso y educativo por nuestro sistema solar. Este libro se destaca por varias razones: Personificación Atractiva de los Planetas: Cada planeta está personificado de manera única con características encantadoras, haciéndolos relacionables y memorables para los jóvenes lectores. Este enfoque creativo da vida a los cuerpos celestes, transformando conceptos científicos complejos en historias interesantes.

El Sol ilumina nuestros días, calienta nuestro planeta y hace posible la vida en la Tierra, pero ¿qué es exactamente y cómo funciona? En El Sol: Explorando la estrella que impulsa nuestro sistema solar, los jóvenes lectores emprenderán un emocionante viaje al corazón de nuestra estrella más cercana. Este atractivo libro de ciencia para niños explica cómo el Sol produce una enorme cantidad de energía mediante la fusión nuclear, qué causa las fulguraciones solares y las manchas solares, y cómo el Sol influye en la Tierra y en todo el sistema solar.

Dans Le Soleil : À la découverte de l’étoile qui alimente notre système solaire, les jeunes lecteurs entreprendront un voyage passionnant au cœur de notre étoile la plus proche. Ce captivant livre de sciences pour enfants explique comment le Soleil produit une immense énergie grâce à la fusion nucléaire, ce qui provoque les éruptions solaires et les taches solaires, et comment le Soleil influence la Terre ainsi que l’ensemble du système solaire.

Marvel at the mesmerizing northern lights by learning the history of the natural light show and the science behind how the aurora borealis works! It takes three things for the northern lights to appear in the sky: a stream of charged particles, a magnetic field, and an atmosphere of certain...

Die Sonne erhellt unsere Tage, wärmt unseren Planeten und macht das Leben auf der Erde möglich — aber was genau ist sie, und wie funktioniert sie? In Die Sonne: Den Stern erforschen, der unser Sonnensystem antreibt begeben sich junge Leserinnen und Leser auf eine spannende Reise in das Herz unseres nächsten Sterns. Dieses fesselnde Wissenschaftsbuch für Kinder erklärt, wie die Sonne durch Kernfusion gewaltige Energie erzeugt, wodurch Sonneneruptionen und Sonnenflecken entstehen und wie die Sonne die Erde und das gesamte Sonnensystem beeinflusst.

Q: When is a planet not a planet? Scientists have argued for years over the answer to this question. And central to their debate has been Pluto, the tiny orb circling the Sun at the outermost reaches of our solar system. Then on August 24, 2006, a group of astronomers made a big announcement...

Learn all about the lives and extended space adventure of astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore in this exciting biography. In March 2025, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore splashed into the Gulf of Mexico. A pod of dolphins greeted them, and their friends and family celebrated their return...

O Sol ilumina os nossos dias, aquece o nosso planeta e torna a vida na Terra possível—mas o que é ele exatamente, e como funciona? Em O Sol: Explorando a Estrela que Alimenta o Nosso Sistema Solar, os jovens leitores farão uma viagem emocionante ao coração da nossa estrela mais próxima. Este envolvente livro de ciências para crianças explica como o Sol produz enorme energia através da fusão nuclear, o que causa as erupções solares e as manchas solares, e como o Sol influencia a Terra e todo o sistema solar.

Embarca en un viaje cautivador a través del cosmos con "Un Viaje a Través de las Maravillas de los Eclipses Solares", un libro infantil bellamente ilustrado que desvela los misterios y maravillas de uno de los fenómenos más espectaculares de la naturaleza. A través de un lenguaje atractivo y fácil de entender, y visuales vibrantes, los niños son introducidos a los conceptos fundamentales de los eclipses solares, incluyendo los roles del Sol, la Luna y la Tierra en la creación de este evento celestial.

In The Sun: Exploring the Star That Powers Our Solar System, young listeners will take an exciting journey into the heart of our nearest star. This engaging children's science book explains how the Sun produces enormous energy through nuclear fusion, what causes solar flares and sunspots, and how the Sun influences Earth and the entire solar system. With clear explanations and vibrant illustrations, children will explore the structure of the Sun—from its blazing core to its glowing outer corona—and discover the powerful forces that shape space around us.

Prepare to be mesmerized by the stellar secrets of the universe! STARS! is a "terrifically entertaining" nonfiction picture book that invites young astronomers (ages 4–8) to look beyond the "twinkle" and discover what stars really are. Narrated by Sirius—the brightest star in our night...

Discover what it's like to spend a year in space in this awe-inspiring memoir from a real-life NASA astronaut who did just that! Prepare to blast off with astronaut Scott Kelly as he takes readers on a journey through his year aboard the International Space Station and his life prior to becoming...