McKinney Library Kid's Catalog

Describes what a galaxy is, their shapes and sizes, and what they are made of.

"An exploration of the transformative impact of inventions and discoveries in the field of astronomy. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, biographies, timeline, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

This book on the Constellation Cassiopeia describes the constellation, tells of the origin of the myth, retells the story, and discusses the constellation in other cultures.

"From planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies, every page will captivate young readers. Engaging storybook-style descriptions of each object allow readers to delve into myths, legends, trivia, and key discoveries about the solar system and beyond. Wonder at the rocky rings around Saturn, discover the tale behind the constellation Centaurus, and gaze at the fountains gushing from Jupiter's moon Enceladus"--

Ready to go on an out-of-this world adventure? Travel across the Milky Way and into new galaxies to explore every corner of space so YOU can become an absolute expert. Get up close to the sun and moon, asteroids and comets. Learn about the Oort Cloud, supernovas, black holes, and rockets and other spacecraft. Discover the incredible work of astronauts, astronomers, physicists, and other cool space scientists. On this journey across the universe, you'll...

Developed in collaboration with the Smithsonian and esteemed literacy expert Dr. Adria Klein, this a carefully designed leveling structure for early readers. Covering STEM-oriented fascinating topics such as comets, asteroids, moons, and more, the concepts in this reader are reinforced by photos and include vocabulary and topics familiar to kindergarteners and first graders.

". . . presents the . . . true story of one of the . . . Event Horizon Telescope team's reveal of the first image of a super massive black hole"--Provided by publisher.