Lyons Regional Library

Black holes seem like the stuff of science fiction. It's incredible to think there's a mass in the universe with such a strong pull of gravity that not even light can escape it. But it's not science fiction, and there isn't just one black hole out there. Diagrams and photographs help readers explore concepts that even scientists can't fully explain yet. This book will encourage future astrophysicists that more is going on in the night sky than meets...

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...

"What is a black hole? What is dark matter and what is it made of? How do scientists discover black holes and dark matter if they can't be seen? What do scientists know about these mysterious parts of the universe and what do they still hope to find out? Budding astronomers will learn the answers to these questions and more!"--

"Readers curious about space will be fascinated by what astronomers currently know about black holes, and will learn about some of the mysteries we have yet to solve, in this high-interest STEM title"--

"Scientists have sent messages into space hoping that aliens will find them. But we may have already received messages of our own. Young readers will learn about the current scientific mysteries surrounding extraterrestrial life"--

Featuring full-color photographs, fact boxes, and graphic organizers, this book theorizes that a space object was responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago and explores whether such an event could threaten life on Earth again.

"Every generation is filled with the wonder of what's out there beyond our planet, making space travel and exploration one of the most popular science topics of all time. But what happens to all that stuff we send up into outer space? Does it come back down to Earth or stay up there forever? This exciting, high-interest topic attracts even reluctant readers to read about STEAM topics. Fact boxes add extra information that's "Out of this World!" throughout...

"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.

Describes galaxies, stars, and planets, where planets are likely to be, how astronomers observe or deduce their locations, how the Kepler space telescope helps in the search for planets, and what might be possible to observe in the future.

"Where did the moon come from? And what could be hiding on its dark side? Young readers can learn about the current mysteries surrounding the moon"--