Michael Portman
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
When a solar or lunar eclipse is approaching, people excitedly prepare to watch the enthralling events. They're just small reminders that other celestial bodies are out there. In this book, readers will learn with the help of diagrams and key science vocabulary how eclipses happen, when they can expect them, and the differences between partial and full eclipses. Fun facts sprinkled throughout the text will encourage stargazers to mark their calendars...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"For many years, it was accepted as fact that our solar system had nine planets. However, one important meeting of astronomers in 2006 reduced that number to eight. They decided that Pluto was not a planet, a declaration that outraged some people. Readers will learn more about distant Pluto, such as how it was accidentally discovered. Brilliant photographs accompany the fascinating facts"--Provided by publisher.
5) Mustangs
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn about the history and design of the Ford Mustang.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The Kepler space telescope searches for planets outside of our solar system. So far, it's found more than 100. Scientists have tried to find out whether any of these planets could be habitable, a possible second home for us. Readers of this fascinating topic will find out what we'd need to live on another planet. They'll learn the latest theories about creating another Earthlike world. Imaginative images will help them picture themselves as one of...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The image of Neil Armstrong stepping onto the moon in his spacesuit is a familiar one to most people. Few stop to think what an amazing invention the spacesuit is. Without it and similar ones of today, astronauts couldn't have accomplished the breathtaking feats they have. This book explores the many features of spacesuits, no ordinary uniforms. Photographs of astronauts performing spacewalks and other remarkable achievements show off the spacesuit...
10) Whales in danger
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
11) Torinos
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn about the history and design of the Ford Torino.
12) Chevelles
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn about the history and design of the Chevrolet Chevelle.
14) Fighter jets
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Young readers learn about fighter jets, their capabilities, and uses.
16) Savage tsunamis
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces tsunamis, describing how they are formed, the damages that result from them, and the devices that are being developed to predict them.
17) Chargers
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn about the history and design of the Dodge Charger.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Readers will find out about the other planets that scientists have discovered through accessible text, fact boxes, and photographs. They will be introduced to scientific tools including the Kepler telescope, which has assisted in locating many planets outside of our solar system.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"We see the moon waxing and waning every month, and we know it controls the tides. However, we rarely wonder how it got there in the first place and why it continues to accompany Earth around the sun. Readers will learn some fascinating theories about the moon's origin and decide for themselves if they agree with the current accepted explanation"--Provided by publisher.