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Space A Visual Encyclopedia (DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias) By DK Cover Image
By DK
$19.99
ISBN: 9781465494252
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Published: DK Children - August 18th, 2020

From the Moon, Sun, and planets of our Solar System to space exploration, black holes, and dark matter, this completely revised and updated children’s encyclopedia covers all you need to know about the cosmos. 


Mars: 100 Piece Puzzle: Featuring photography from the archives of NASA (Shaped Space Puzzle, Photography Puzzles, NASA Puzzle, Solar System Puzzle) (NASA x Chronicle Books) By Chronicle Books, NASA (Photographs by) Cover Image
By Chronicle Books, NASA (Photographs by)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781452181127
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Published: Chronicle Books - May 5th, 2020

Your adventure to Mars starts now as you assemble this deluxe, 100-piece puzzle!

Beautiful and unique oversized circular floor puzzle! Featuring photography from the archives of NASA, the completed puzzle will beguile Red Planet and space fans of all ages.
• Completed puzzle measures 2.5-feet (76 cm) in diameter
• Great family puzzle for ages 6 and up


Moon: 100 Piece Puzzle: Featuring photography from the archives of NASA By Chronicle Books Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781452176390
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Published: Chronicle Books - March 19th, 2019

100-piece puzzle honors the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing


Outer Space Glow-in-the-Dark Puzzle By  Brave the Woods (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Brave the Woods (Illustrator)
$11.99
ISBN: 9780735345737
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Published: Mudpuppy - January 19th, 2016

Travel to another galaxy with Mudpuppy's Outer Space Glow-In-the-Dark Puzzle. After you put together 100 pieces of interstellar fun, turn out the lights to see the puzzle glow! - 100 pieces, 18 x 12"
- Ages 5+
- Box dimensions: 7 1/2 x 5 x 3 1/2"


Puz 500 Glow Family Space Illuminated By Natasha Durley (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Natasha Durley (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9780735361003
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Published: Galison - June 4th, 2019

Once Upon a Time I Lived on Mars: Space, Exploration, and Life on Earth By Kate Greene Cover Image
$27.99
ISBN: 9781250159472
Availability: Hard to Find (may be out of print - email to check availability)
Published: St. Martin's Press - July 14th, 2020

When it comes to Mars, the focus is often on how to get there: the rockets, the engines, the fuel. But upon arrival, what will it actually be like?


How to Astronaut: An Insider's Guide to Leaving Planet Earth By Terry Virts Cover Image
$27.95
ISBN: 9781523509614
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Published: Workman Publishing Company - September 15th, 2020

"There's something intriguing to be learned on practically every page... [How to Astronaut] captures the details of an extraordinary job and turns even the mundane aspects of space travel into something fascinating."––Publishers Weekly 

Ride shotgun on a trip to space with astronaut Terry Virts.


Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe By Steven Strogatz Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780358299288
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Published: Mariner Books - April 14th, 2020

From preeminent math personality and author of The Joy of x, a brilliant and endlessly appealing explanation of calculus—how it works and why it makes our lives immeasurably better. 
 
Without calculus, we wouldn’t have cell phones, TV, GPS, or ultrasound. We wouldn’t have unraveled DNA or discovered Neptune or figured out how t


The Relentless Moon: A Lady Astronaut Novel By Mary Robinette Kowal Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781250236968
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Published: Tor Books - July 14th, 2020

Finalist 2021 Hugo Award for Best Novel!
Finalist 2021 Hugo Award for Best Series!
A 2021 Locus Award Finalist!

Mary Robinette Kowal continues her Hugo and Nebula award-winning Lady Astronaut series, following The Calculating Stars and The Fated Sky, with The Relentless Moon.


Where Do Astronauts Put Their Dirty Underwear?: And 73 other weird questions that only science can answer By New Scientist Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9781529352498
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Published: Nicholas Brealey - March 10th, 2020

Why aren't there any green mammals?
Is eating boogers bad for you?
Do dolphins and whales get thirsty?
Why can't you tickle yourself?


Ultimate Spotlight: Astronauts By Sophie Dussausois, Marc-Etienne Peintre (Illustrator) Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9791027607037
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Published: Twirl - July 30th, 2019

Interactive and engaging, Ultimate Spotlight: Astronauts gives young children a look at the most far out job there is.


To Fly Among the Stars: The Hidden Story of the Fight for Women Astronauts (Scholastic Focus) By Rebecca Siegel Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781338290158
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Published: Scholastic Focus - March 3rd, 2020

A searing look at the birth of America's space program, and the men and women aviators who set its course.

In the 1960s, locked in a heated race to launch the first human into space, the United States selected seven superstar test pilots and former military air fighters to NASA's astronaut class -- the Mercury 7.


Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations By Meg Thacher Cover Image
$22.99
ISBN: 9781635860962
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Published: Storey Publishing, LLC - October 13th, 2020

The sun, moon, stars, and planets have been a source of wonder for as long as humans have lived on earth.

In this highly visual guide to observing the sky with the naked eye, kids aged 9–14 will delve into the science behind what they see.


Your Place in the Universe By Jason Chin Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780823446230
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Published: Neal Porter Books - September 1st, 2020

Explore the known Universe and consider its mind-boggling scale in this crisply illustrated, well-researched picture book from Caldecott Medalist Jason Chin.
 
Winner of the Cook Prize!


The Night Sky: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Moon, Stars, Planets and Celestial Events By James Kavanagh, Leung Raymond (Illustrator), Waterford Press (Created by) Cover Image
By James Kavanagh, Leung Raymond (Illustrator), Waterford Press (Created by)
$7.95
ISBN: 9781620052808
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Published: Waterford Press - August 15th, 2017


This is the long, catalog/marketing description of the product.Learn about stars, our moon, planets (visible with the naked eye), eclipses, meteor showers, and other celestial events with this engaging, portable guide The Night Sky. It cuts through the clutter and offers simplified descriptions of the wonders of the universe that can be easily observed by the average person.


A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky (Revised and Updated): The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations--and How You Can Find Them in the Sky (A Child's Introduction Series) By Meredith Hamilton (Illustrator), Michael Driscoll (By (artist)) Cover Image
By Meredith Hamilton (Illustrator), Michael Driscoll (By (artist))
$19.99
ISBN: 9780762495504
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Published: Black Dog & Leventhal - September 17th, 2019

This charming exploration of the night sky -- featuring a star finder and glow-in-the-dark stickers -- which has more than a quarter of a million young astronomers enjoying the night sky in countries around the world, is now completely revised and updated.


Science Comics: Solar System: Our Place in Space By Rosemary Mosco, Jon Chad (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Rosemary Mosco, Jon Chad (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781626721418
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Published: First Second - September 18th, 2018

With Science Comics, you can explore the depths of the ocean, the farthest reaches of space, and everything in between! These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects.


Heart on Pluto By Karl Jones, Andrew J. Ross (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Karl Jones, Andrew J. Ross (Illustrator)
$8.99
ISBN: 9780593096291
Availability: Hard to Find (may be out of print - email to check availability)
Published: Penguin Workshop - August 4th, 2020

Love is everywhere, even in the fartherst reaches of the Solar System. On NASA's first-ever mission to Pluto, the New Horizons satellite discovers that even when you're far from home, you are loved.


The Big Beyond: The Story of Space Travel By James Carter, Aaron Cushley (Illustrator) Cover Image
By James Carter, Aaron Cushley (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781680101478
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Published: Tiger Tales - April 2nd, 2019

The mysteries of space have intrigued us since ancient times. Early observers named the constellations as a way to keep track of the starry patterns in the night sky. Through the years, astronomers discovered planets, moons, and many other objects. As technology improved, the dream of physically exploring space became reality, and space shuttles blasted into the world above our heads.


Glow in the Dark: Voyage through Space By Cornelia Li (Illustrator), Katy Flint Cover Image
By Cornelia Li (Illustrator), Katy Flint
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ISBN: 9781786031310
Availability: Out of Print (email to check availability of used copies)
Published: Wide Eyed Editions - August 2nd, 2018

Join one courageous astronaut and her space dog as they voyage through our solar system and see space as you've never seen it before! Journey from the Sun, to the planets, asteroids, and Kuiper belt, before folding out your glow-in-the-dark poster of the planets in order.

Let's explore!


The Speed of Starlight: An Exploration of Physics, Sound, Light, and Space By Colin Stuart, Ximo Abadia (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Colin Stuart, Ximo Abadia (Illustrator)
$24.99
ISBN: 9781536208559
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Published: Big Picture Press - October 1st, 2019

A contemporary exploration of physics, light, and sound told through stunning graphic artwork.


The Space Race: The Journey to the Moon and Beyond By Sarah Cruddas, Eileen Collins (Foreword by) Cover Image
By Sarah Cruddas, Eileen Collins (Foreword by)
$21.99
ISBN: 9781465481450
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Published: DK Children - May 7th, 2019

Blast off alongside space expert Sarah Cruddas on a ride-along through space exploration history with interviews from real astronauts!


In Focus: Space By Elizabeth Jenner, Maggie Chiang (Illustrator), Emma Jayne (Illustrator), Jessie Ford (Illustrator), Sol Linero (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Elizabeth Jenner, Maggie Chiang (Illustrator), Emma Jayne (Illustrator), Jessie Ford (Illustrator), Sol Linero (Illustrator)
$24.99
ISBN: 9781944530297
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Published: 360 Degrees - April 7th, 2020

Ten illustrators journey into outer space, peeling back the layers of the Universe for adventurous readers to explore. Lift the gate-fold pages on every spread to take a closer look at the wonders of space.


Stranger Planet (Strange Planet Series) By Nathan W. Pyle Cover Image
$15.99
ISBN: 9780063022607
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Published: Morrow Gift - June 16th, 2020

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New York Times Bestseller

The sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon Strange Planet, featuring more hilarious and poignant adventures from the fascinating inhabitants of Nathan W. Pyle's colorful world.


Star Stories: Constellations and People By Anthony Aveni Cover Image
$26.00
ISBN: 9780300241280
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Published: Yale University Press - October 22nd, 2019

Follow an epic animal race, a quest for a disembodied hand, and an emu egg hunt in constellation stories from diverse cultures
 
"Aveni skillfully guides us around the awesome night sky through the imagination of different peoples around the world, past and present.


Mars: Explore the mysteries of the Red Planet (Space Explorers) By DK Cover Image
By DK
$16.99
ISBN: 9781465489906
Availability: Hard to Find (may be out of print - email to check availability)
Published: DK Children - March 18th, 2020

Has there ever been life on Mars? Will we be living there soon? HOW?! Discover the past, present, and future of the mysterious red planet in this beautiful non-fiction book for kids.


Rocket Science: A Beginner’s Guide to the Fundamentals of Spaceflight By Andrew Rader, Galen Frazer (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Andrew Rader, Galen Frazer (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781536207422
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Published: Candlewick - November 3rd, 2020

Sometimes it takes a rocket scientist to offer young readers the most engaging introduction to space travel, the solar system, and the universe.


Look Up with Me: Neil deGrasse Tyson: A Life Among the Stars By Jennifer Berne, Lorraine Nam (Illustrator), Neil deGrasse Tyson (Introduction by) Cover Image
By Jennifer Berne, Lorraine Nam (Illustrator), Neil deGrasse Tyson (Introduction by)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780062844941
Availability: Backordered (email to check availability)
Published: Katherine Tegen Books - February 5th, 2019

A 2020 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12! With an introduction from Neil DeGrasse Tyson about the importance of kid-like curiosity, this lyrical picture book biography on the beloved astrophysicist and host of Cosmos is the perfect gift for young astronomers and fans of all ages.


Gravity By Jason Chin, Jason Chin (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jason Chin, Jason Chin (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781596437173
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - April 29th, 2014

What keeps objects from floating out of your hand?
What if your feet drifted away from the ground?
What stops everything from floating into space?
Gravity.


Peel + Discover: Space By Workman Publishing Cover Image
$9.95
ISBN: 9781523508747
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Published: Workman Publishing Company - June 23rd, 2020

Welcome to outer space!

Blast off with hundreds of stickers featuring colorful planets, swirling black holes, explosive supernovas, sleek spacecraft, and many brave astronauts—including Laika, the first dog in space!


Glitter Tattoos Sun, Moon, Stars By Anna Pomaska Cover Image
$4.50
ISBN: 9780486456454
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(Please note, this book cannot be returned.)
Published: Dover Publications - February 2nd, 2007

A celestial array, featuring a dozen sparkling tattoos From the first light of dawn till long after dark, these glittering tattoos will shine brightly. Twelve heavenly images include rising suns, snoozing moons, and twinkling stars. A dash of glitter lends extra dazzle to each tattoo.


Red Rover: Curiosity on Mars By Richard Ho, Katherine Roy (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Richard Ho, Katherine Roy (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781250198334
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - October 29th, 2019

Red Rover is a gorgeously illustrated tale that explores the vast, inhospitable landscape of Mars and the adventures of the little rover that calls the planet its home.

Mars has a visitor.

It likes to roam...

observe...

measure...

and collect.

It explores the red landscape—
crossing plains, climbing hills,


Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine By Alan Lightman Cover Image
$17.00
ISBN: 9780525432593
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Published: Vintage - February 19th, 2019

From the bestselling author of Einstein's Dreams—“an elegant and moving paean to our spiritual quest for meaning in an age of science" (The New York Times Book Review). The basis for the public television series SEARCHING with Alan Lightman.


Dead Astronauts: A Novel By Jeff VanderMeer Cover Image
$19.00
ISBN: 9781250758217
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Published: Picador - December 1st, 2020

A 2020 LOCUS AWARD FINALIST

Jeff VanderMeer's Dead Astronauts presents a City with no name of its own where, in the shadow of the all-powerful Company, lives human and otherwise converge in terrifying and miraculous ways. At stake: the fate of the future, the fate of Earth—all the Earths.


The Best American Science Fiction And Fantasy 2020 By John Joseph Adams, Diana Gabaldon Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781328613103
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Published: Mariner Books - November 3rd, 2020

The best science fiction and fantasy stories from 2019, guest-edited by author of the mega-best-selling Outlander series, Diana Gabaldon.

Today’s readers of science fiction and fantasy have an appetite for stories that address a wide variety of voices, perspectives, and styles.


To Sleep in a Sea of Stars (Fractalverse) By Christopher Paolini Cover Image
$29.99
ISBN: 9781250762849
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Published: Tor Books - September 15th, 2020

Now a New York Times and USA Today bestseller!

Winner of Best Science Fiction in the 2020 Goodreads Choice Awards!

To Sleep in a Sea of Stars is a brand new epic novel from #1
New York Times bestselling author of Eragon, Christopher Paolini.

Kira Navárez dreamed of life on new worlds.


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