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Zoom Space Adventure
IPS149
$14.99  
Board, Susan Hayes, 36 pages, 6 x 5, 9781999967987
Blast off to adventure! Join Ava and her cat as they pilot their rocket to the furthest reaches of the solar system and beyond. An “absolutely stellar”   (Kirkus Reviews - STARRED REVIEW)   board book for kids aged 1–3, with interactive die-cuts throughout and a surprise pop-up!...

Zoo in the Sky
RAN300
$3.98  
Paperback, Jacqueline Mitton Pictures by Christina Balit, 32 pages, 11 x 0.2 x 8.5, 9780792259350
This award-winning book capturing the glittering light show of the constellations is now available in paperback.  Take an illuminating ride through the starry night sky with National Geographic's  Zoo in the Sky!  Little Bear and the Great Bear in the Northern Sky; the scaly dragon winding...

$16.99  
Hardcover, Kelsey Oseid, 160 pages, 8 x 8, 9780399579530
A richly illustrated guide to the myths, histories, and science of the celestial bodies of our solar system, with stories and information about constellations, planets, comets, the northern lights, and more.  Combining art, mythology, and science,  What We See in the Stars  gives readers a...

$5.99  
Padded Board, Simon Abbot, 20 pages, 6 x 6, 9781441335692
Get your little one familiar with the sights and sounds of the solar system with WHAT IS IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM? Bright, eye-catching illustrations introduce first concepts to your baby or toddler. Book fosters image and word recognition as well as speaking and motor skills. Board book with padded...

$8.95  
Paperback, Heather Moore Niver, 32 pages, 8 x 8, 9781482424140
When we look up at the night sky you can see millions of stars, but what do you think we could see in space if we left Earth? If we could hop into a special ship and blast off, traveling billions of miles away from Earth, wed see the Milky Way galaxy. In this book, readers take an incredible...

$5.56  
Paperback, David Lee, 24 pages, 6 x 9, 9781508147657
Readers will set their eyes to the night sky in this fascinating book about astronomers. This volume is a perfect combination between STEM and career guidance as it introduces readers to the different ways astronomers use science, technology, engineering, and math in their work every day....

$9.99  
Hardcover, Tish Rabe, 48 pages, 6.8 x 0.4 x 9.4, 9780679891154
Au revoir , Pluto! In this newly revised, bestselling backlist title, beginning readers and budding astronomers are launched on a wild trip to visit the now eight planets in our solar system (per the International Astronomical Union’s 2006 decision to downgrade Pluto from a planet to a dwarf...

$19.95  
Paperback, Heather Couper & Nigel Henbest, 288 pages, 7 x 10, 9780228100829
Answers to the most popular astronomy questions of today. Over the course of their illustrious work in astronomy, Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest collected hundreds of the most popular astronomy questions that they've been asked. In this book they explain the scientific answers to these...

The Universe
LPI008
$29.99  
Hardcover, 608 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781788686365
Let Lonely Planet take you further than ever before with the world’s first and only travel guide to the Universe. Developed with the latest data from NASA, we take you from our home on Earth and out into the far reaches of the solar system, then into our neighbouring stars and planetary systems,...

$30.00  
Hardcover, 256 pages, 10.8 x 0.9 x 12.1, 9781465453402
The definitive visual guide to exploring all the marvels of the stars, the Milky Way, and the universe beyond. Chart the wonders of the cosmos in our own solar system and beyond with  The Stars . Packed with 3-D artworks of each constellation and incredible new imagery from the Hubble Space...

$16.99  
Paperback, H.A. Rey, 160 pages, 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.6, 9780544763449
Containing star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky, this classic book makes H. A. Rey's passion for astronomy evident on every page. Second edition updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information...

$10.00  
Paperback, William Potter, 80 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781783124640
Budding astronauts and astronomers can r each for the stars with this mind-bogglingly entertaining   Space Creativity Book !   Perfect for every young kid with dreams of space, this out-of-this-world activity book offers puzzles, games, more than 150 stickers, and pullout art paper....

$9.95  
Paperback, Fran Hodgkins, 32 pages, 9 x 10, 9780884488354
A lyrical narrative voice (the voice of the Milky Way galaxy itself) is augmented by sidebars filled with amazing facts and insights about our galaxy, and by extension, our universe. Inspired by Tilbury House’s award-winning, Kirkus-starred book The Secret Pool (2013). A lyrical...

$7.95  
Pamphlet, James Kavanagh, 12 pages, 4 x 8, 9781620052808
This simplified guide to the night sky includes seasonal  , GLOW-IN-THE-DARK charts  to the stars and constellations and introduces the reader to the solar system, our moon, planets (visible with the naked eye), meteor showers and eclipses. Simply shine a flashlight on the charts to...

$12.99  
Hardcover Spiral, Amber Tunnell, 7 pages, 6.5 x 8.5, 9781441315816
Share stories of the night sky and soothe little ones to sleep with this unique bedtime book! Simply shine the beam of a light (not included) through the page ''windows'' to cast pictures on the wall as you read with your child. It's a fun and comforting way to end the day and...

$7.95  
Pamphlet, 9781620052792, 12 pages, 4 x 8, 9781620052792
The brightest and largest object in the night sky, the Moon is about 1/4 the diameter of Earth and is approximately 240,000 miles (385,000 km) distant. This folding pocket guide provides simplified reference to the Moon and its surface features, its phases (and how these affect gravitation on...

$16.99  
Hardcover, Tom Fletcher & Dougie Poynter, 32 pages, 9 x 11, 9781481498661
From Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter of McFly comes a supersonic space adventure filled with planets, poop, and pandemonium! One boy, one space rocket, one very hungry dinosaur: the ingredients for an explosive space adventure of epic poop-portions! But when Danny realizes he’s forgotten...

$25.00  
Hardcover, 352 pages, 8.5 x 10, 9781465464187
An essential guide to milestone developments in astronomy, telling the story of our ideas about space, time, and the physics of the cosmos—from ancient times to the present day. From planets and stars to black holes and the Big Bang, take a journey through the wonders of the universe....

$7.95  
Paperback, Laura Evert, 48 pages, 8.7 x 0.2 x 8.7, 9781559718424
The popular  Take-Along Guide  series introduces children to “reading” who lives in a given environment by looking for clues. This title includes activities, charts, diagrams and fascinating cross section images of planets to show what they are made of. Discover what a shooting star is, which...

$14.95  
Paperback, Giles Sparrow, 320 pages, 5 x 6.5, 9781782742609
Following the ‘Big Bang’, it took the universe billions of years to evolve into the unique system of stars and planets that we know of today. Scientists have studied the planets of our solar system for centuries, and are beginning to understand the billions of stars and other bodies that make up...

$10.00  
Paperback, Robin Scagell, 192 pages, 5 x 0.4 x 7.8, 9781770853294
A practical guide that demystifies the process of buying a telescope... valuable advice on how to instantly spot misleading labels on low-end telescopes. --Astronomical Society of the Pacific "Books of Note" Buying a telescope is essential for the stargazer who wishes to progress from...

$25.00  
Hardcover, Carole Stott & Giles Sparrow, 128 pages, 12 x 12, 9781465414533
Now with removable planisphere! Starfinder  lays out the universe clearly, highlighting the signposts in the sky and explaining the cosmology of the stars. Discover the wonders of the night sky with up-to-date information about the universe, including monthly charts to both the northern...

$16.99  
paperback, DK, 128 pages, 8.6 x 11, 9781465464750
From Orion to the Pleiades and Cassiopeia to Aries, this simple guide to star-hopping will takes kids on an exciting journey around the night sky's most famous constellations. Budding astronomers will love this stunning, new approach to stargazing, featuring step-by-step guides to identifying...

$19.95  
Paperback, David Burch, 76 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780914025634
A comprehensive book explaining the use of the 2102D star finder, and the many applications it offers in planning navigation. Its numerous examples and diagrams make it a most definitive treatment. In addition to a description of the star finder and its basic use, the book covers: brightness and...

Space Atlas
STL118
$16.95  
Hardcover, Jiri Dusek, Jan Pisala, 34 pages, 10.3 x 9.3, 9781454912378
Young astronauts and astronomers will discover the wonders of outer space in this gorgeous atlas with lots of cool extras to explore! Six giant foldouts contain detailed maps of the moon, the constellations, our solar system, and the universe; a huge diagram of the International Space Station;...

$9.99  
Paperback, Jen Alliston, 64 pages, 8.8 x 0.5 x 11.5 inches, 9781787080034
This fabulous space-themed activity book will entertain children wherever they are in the universe! The pages are crammed with all sorts of fun, including dot to dot, spot the difference, coloring in and other amusing activities. Fun and educational, Space Adventure Activity Book features...

Southern Night Sky
WFP005
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551684
The Southern Night Sky provides a simplified field reference to familiar stars and constellations. A durable folding guide format is great for use in the field, and allows any level of nature explorer to recognize and easily identify the most common constellations. This guide features glow in...

$9.95  
Spiral, Jonathan Poppele, 28 pages, 4.5 x 7.5, 9781591935810
Your Night Sky Companion   To gaze skyward is to be filled with wonder. You might find yourself asking questions like, “Is that bright object a planet or a star? What does the constellation Perseus look like? When’s the next meteor shower?” Find these answers and more in  Simply...

$16.95  
Paperback, Will Kalif, 208 pages, 9.5 x 0.5 x 7 inches, 9781612437569
Have Fun Exploring the Stars with Close-up Views of Space Objects Right from Your Own Backyard Take the mystery and struggle out of discovering new worlds. With hands-on tips, tricks and instructions, this book allows you to unleash the full power of your small telescope and view amazing...

$14.99  
Hardcover Spiral, Peter Pauper Press, 64 pages, 6.5 x 8, 9781441332585
Blast off into outer space as you scratch your way through the solar system! Use the stylus included to scratch away the white outlines and uncover sparkly gold, silver, glitter, swirl, and even glow-in-the-dark pages as you trace and draw. This is a Trace-Along title! Young artists...

$14.99  
Spiral-Bound, 64 pages, 6.5 x 8.5, 9781441334091
Scratch and Sketch across the stars! Learn what makes Earth so awesome, then blast off through the atmosphere and explore the universe beyond. This is a Trace-Along title! White outlines on black scratch-off pages create a fun way for younger children (5 and up) to build confidence...

$9.99  
Puzzle, 36 pages, 6 x 5.5 x 1.9, 9780735345966
Puzzling on the move has never been easier with Mudpuppy's Outer Space To Go. Packaged in a travel-friendly drawstring pouch, this puzzle will take you to other galaxies with it's bold rocket illustrations.

$34.95  
Susan P. Howell, 9781493069699
Praised by The Practical Sailor as "a first-class piece of work," Susan P. Howell's Practical Celestial Navigation was developed for Mystic Seaport's navigation courses. This third edition, originally published by the Seaport's Planetarium, retains the step-by-step format of the original, along...

$21.95  
Paperback, Jennifer Wu & James Martin, 176 pages, 9781594858383
Photography: Night Sky  will give you the tips and techniques you need to take stunning photographs in the dark. You’ll learn how to overcome the unique issues that confront nighttime photographers and capture images of which you’ll be proud.  Co-author Jennifer Wu, an elite Canon “Explorer...

$24.99  
Paperback, Jay M. Pasachoff, 592 pages, 7.2 x 4.6 x 1.2, 9780395934319
The fourth edition of this best-selling field guide has been completely revised and updated to include the latest information from leading astronomical sources. All the time-sensitive material is new and valid through 2017: solar eclipses, phases of the moon, positions of the planets, and more....

Our Solar System
STL246
$8.99  
Board, Connie & Peter Roop, 26 pages, 8.1 x 0.7 x 6, 9781454914181
The youngest astronomers can go forth and journey into outer space in this fun, basic introduction to the solar system. The unique format presents our sun and each planet in order with graduated flaps—turn each flap to reveal fascinating facts on each celestial body, and even the Milky Way!

$9.00  
Paperback, Donald M. Silver, 48 pages, 9 x 0.2 x 9, 9780070580459
By focusing on one small square of night sky near Orion, this entry in a highly lauded series gives children aged 6 to 9 an exciting close-up on amazing facts about stars, planets, nebulae, comets, meteors, the moon, constellations, and classic myths. Suitable for stargazing anywhereÑeven the...

$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Tyler Nordgren & Chad Moore, 12 pages, 4.5 x 10, 9781943334001
This informative guide is an excellent introduction to the stars, constellations and nebulae that make up the visible sky at night. Nearly two-thirds of Americans no longer live in a place where the Milky Way, our home galaxy, is visible after dark. This guide not only shows you when it is...

$5.95  
Cards, Jonathan Poppele, 3 x 4, 9781591932420
Play your favorite card games while studying the constellations. This deck features 52 different constellations, and each suit represents a different season. So you'll know what to look for and when to look for it. Learning the constellations has never been so much fun!

$29.95  
Paperback, Robin Scagell, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781770859005
Updated star maps include all sky events occurring in 2017 and beyond. Praise for the previous edition: "A concise introduction to the night sky suitable for the beginning stargazer... The text is clear and easy to read... Recommended."  -- Choice "An ideal portable reference for...

$16.95  
Paperback, 320 pages, 9781591932291
Few activities are more peaceful and inspiring than stargazing. And certainly nothing beats camping and stargazing at the same time. With that in mind, Jonathan Poppele has written this incomparable field guide to the night sky. Constellations in the book are organized by degree of locating...

$24.99  
Paperback, Andrew Fazekas, 288 pages, 5 x 8, 9781426220159
Explore the star-studded cosmos with this fully updated, user-friendly skywatcher's guide, filled with charts, graphics, photographs, and expert tips for viewing -- and understanding -- the wonders of space. Stargazing's too much fun to leave to astronomers. In these inviting pages, "Night...

$5.99  
Hardcover, Dennis R. Shealy, 24 pages, 6.6 x 8, 9781524766849
Little Golden Books introduces your young reader to the solar system! This simple yet informative book brings our fascinating solar system to life for kids just learning how to read. They'll enjoy poring over the dramatic illustrations as they learn about planets, constellations, satellites,...

$10.50  
Hardcover, Pop-Up, 18 pages, 9.6 x 9.6 x 1, 9781465439147
Designed for toddlers ages 3-5,  My Best Pop-Up Space Book  is a child's first guide to the universe. Starting with a blast-off sound button featured on the cover — and embedded on each spread throughout the book — youngsters will dive into the pages to find large pop-up surprises on every page....

$6.99  
board book, Marine Guion, 10 pages, 7x7.5, 9782898021282
Fasten your seat belt, we're going to explore space! Each page is packed with things to see, surprises hidden under fun flaps and bonus look-and-find activities. Perfect for little explorers!

$8.95  
Paperback, Carolyn Scrace, 48 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781912537136
Outer space awaits kids in this fun and informative activity book—which comes with 10 easy-to-make press-out models and 150 stickers!    How big is the universe? What is a space station? How can we study space from earth?  With this accessible, engaging, and interactive book, kids can...

$5.99  
Paperback, Sarah Longstreth, 48 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781441335715
Are you ready to draw . . . astronauts? Aliens? Rocket ships? Other far-out things? This book is for you! Young artists will learn to draw 35 outer space subjects -- astronauts, comets, flying saucers, satellites, robots, constellations, and more! Just follow the step-by-step...

$7.95  
Paperback, Jomike Tejido, 24 pages, 9 x 12, 9781633225473
The colorful and joyful illustrations in  Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Outer Space  are sure to inspire imaginative play and storytelling in young children. With 75 large (2 to 4 inches wide or high) reusable stickers and 22 pages of scenery, there are no rules or set places for stickers...

$3.99  
Paperback, 32 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780753476185
Blast off above the stars and explore the milky way in  It’s all about… Super Solar System ! Read about our rocky Moon and how we traveled there, stunning star constellations, and what it’s like on board the International Space Station. Packed with detailed photography, the latest bite-size...

$4.99  
Paperback, Patricia Lakin, 48 pages, 6 x 0.2 x 9, 9781481456234
Blast off into a galaxy full of fun with this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the history of fun stuff! Did you know that ancient people all over the world looked at the stars and saw constellations? Or that a science fiction author named Jules Verne...
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