Looking for another Earth / by Ellen Lawrence.
Material type: TextSeries: Lawrence, Ellen, Space-ology ; | Bearport science slam!Publisher: New York, New York : Bearport Publishing, [2019]Description: 24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781642801798
- 1642801798
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 523.24 L419 | Available | 33111009693025 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
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.
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.