The second hilarious book for curious kids from the UK and Ireland's best-loved comedian, Dara O Briain!So you think everyday life is boring?! WHAT?! Hoo-ee, are you wrong!No, seriously. There's so much EXTRAORDINARY science going on right from the minute you wake up to when you go to sleep. Actually, while you're asleep, too.Science is a non-stop EVERYWHERE, everything adventu...

One of UK and Ireland's best-loved comedians, Dara O Briain, takes you on a journey from the safety of your comfiest chair to the furthest reaches of space (and beyond!)So you want to go into space?WHY?!(No, really - it's sort of a terrible idea. We humans are perfectly designed for life on Earth. We can walk around, breathe, drink water, eat vegetables, read books, not get poisoned or crushed to death when we go outside - it's ...

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a "giant leap for mankind." This Eagle Scout built his own model planes as a little boy and then grew up to be a test pilot for experimental aircraft before becoming an astronaut. Over 80 black-and-white illustrations bring Armstrong's story to life.

You can't just ask for the chance to fly . . .When his dad announced they were moving to Iowa, Brian looked forward to making some new friends. But on his first day there he makes an enemy instead -- Frankie Heller, the meanest kid in town. Brian needs to hang out with someone cool to get back on track. . . .Alex has always been the coolest guy around, and good with money, just like his dad. But now the family is struggling, and he needs to make some cash to keep up appearances. Th...

This book covers everything you need to know about the universe, including information on our solar system, stars, galaxies, and the Big Bang. Diagrams, fun fact boxes, and photographs bring the subject to life, while a glossary, an index, and discussion questions aid in reading comprehension.Grade: 6Subject: Earth ScienceGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Summarize

This exciting second book in the Lost series tells the incredible true story of the doomed Apollo 13 moon mission that nearly ended in disaster.April 13, 1970: Two hundred thousand miles from Earth and counting, an explosion rips through Jim Lovell's spacecraft. The crippled ship hurtles toward the moon at three times the speed of sound, losing power and leaking oxygen into space.Lovell and his crew were two days from the dream of a lifetime - walking on the surface of moon. Now, t...

Why does the moon look like cheese? Is is true that there's a man in the moon? Open this educational book to find out the answer. This is a collection of moon facts that your child will enjoy reading and learning. Information is presented with the use of more pictures than text to encourage interaction and easy of absorption. Grab a copy now!

Five astronauts and Coconut, a rabbit, embark upon a long-term mission to explore the planets of the Solar System in the space craft Ramesses. Despite the challenges of surviving colossal dust storms and solar flares, will they be able to complete their mission?Level 2 DK Readers are for children who are starting to read on their own, but still need some help. More words than Level 1, slightly longer sentences that are still simple in construction, and sli...

You’ve probably heard of Neil Armstrong and his historic moon landing. But other than that part of his life, what else do you know about him? This biography book will discuss the life of Armstrong before he even became an astronaut. Do you share the same qualities as Neil Armstrong? Maybe you’re destined for greatness too!

Learning does not only happen in school, it happens anywhere too! This picture book is amazingly effective at breaking down complex facts pertaining to the outer space, and then presenting them in pieces that are easy to understand. Because the images are brilliantly colored, it's easy for kids to choose this book as his/her favorite. Be sure to grab a copy today!

On January 7, 1610, Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei turned his newly developed telescope to Jupiter. He discovered four objects orbiting the giant planet. It took him another night's observations to clearly distinguish between two of them.He called them "The Medicean planets", after the Medici family (who ruled Italy at the time), and gave them numbers.German astronomer Simon Marius also claimed to have seen these objects at about the same time. He never published any docu...

Did you know that there are thousands, or possibly millions, of undiscovered planets out there? But before you can expand your knowledge to the unknown, you first have to know the planets already discovered. This educational book features the planetary system where Earth is included. It is a great book to add to your collection because it presents information in a fun and interactive manner. Secure a copy today!