Looking for another Earth /
Lawrence, Ellen, 1967-
Looking for another Earth / by Ellen Lawrence. - 24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm. - Space-ology Science slam! . - Lawrence, Ellen, 1967- Space-ology. . - Bearport science slam! .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A very special planet -- Stars and planets -- A big challenge -- Planet spotting -- Hunting for exoplanets -- Another Earth? -- Signs of life -- Visiting an exoplanet -- Breakthrough starshot -- Science lab -- Science words.
Is it possible that other Earth-like planets exist outside of our solar system? How do telescopes find these exoplanets? And how can scientists tell if a distant exoplanet has signs of life? In this new Science Slam! title, kids will discover the answers to all these questions and many more fascinating facts about the search for another Earth. Each book is expertly crafted to meet early elementary and science curriculum standards, as well as introduce young space enthusiasts to the latest space technology. Innovative, grade-appropriate activities and experiments, critical-thinking questions, and fascinating fact boxes will give kids a chance to think like an astronaut.
Ages 6-12.
9781642801798 1642801798
2018051127
Extrasolar planets--Juvenile literature.
Life on other planets--Juvenile literature.
Planets--Juvenile literature.
Outer space--Exploration--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
Looking for another Earth / by Ellen Lawrence. - 24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm. - Space-ology Science slam! . - Lawrence, Ellen, 1967- Space-ology. . - Bearport science slam! .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A very special planet -- Stars and planets -- A big challenge -- Planet spotting -- Hunting for exoplanets -- Another Earth? -- Signs of life -- Visiting an exoplanet -- Breakthrough starshot -- Science lab -- Science words.
Is it possible that other Earth-like planets exist outside of our solar system? How do telescopes find these exoplanets? And how can scientists tell if a distant exoplanet has signs of life? In this new Science Slam! title, kids will discover the answers to all these questions and many more fascinating facts about the search for another Earth. Each book is expertly crafted to meet early elementary and science curriculum standards, as well as introduce young space enthusiasts to the latest space technology. Innovative, grade-appropriate activities and experiments, critical-thinking questions, and fascinating fact boxes will give kids a chance to think like an astronaut.
Ages 6-12.
9781642801798 1642801798
2018051127
Extrasolar planets--Juvenile literature.
Life on other planets--Juvenile literature.
Planets--Juvenile literature.
Outer space--Exploration--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.