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21) Our solar system

Series

Library of the universe

Publisher

Gareth Stevens Pub

Pub. Date

1988

Language

English

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Briefly describes the characteristics of the sun, planets, and stars of our solar system and some of the still unsolved mysteries of the universe.

22) Quasars, pulsars, and black holes

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Series

Library of the universe

Publisher

G. Stevens Pub

Pub. Date

1988

Language

English

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Discusses the formation and peculiar features of the universe, particularly stars and galaxies emitting special types of radio waves.

23) Asimov's chronology of science and discovery

Author

Asimov, Isaac, 1920

Publisher

Harper & Row

Pub. Date

c1989

Language

English

24) Magic: the final fantasy collection

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Publisher

HarperPrism

Pub. Date

c1996

Language

English

25) Nightfall

Author

Pub. Date

c1990

Language

English

26) Earth: our home base

Author

Series

Library of the Universe

Pub. Date

1989

Language

English

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Examines the movement, interior geology, atmosphere, and other characteristics of the planet on which we live.

27) The ugly little boy

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Publisher

Doubleday

Pub. Date

1992

Language

English

28) Rockets, probes, and satellites

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Series

Library of the universe

Publisher

G. Stevens Pub

Pub. Date

1988

Language

English

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Examines the origins, functions, uses, and discoveries of rockets, space probes, and satellites.

29) Space spotter's guide

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Series

Library of the universe

Publisher

G. Stevens

Pub. Date

c1988

Language

English

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Provides tips on how to spot some of the wonders of our solar system and galaxy and how to choose a telescope. Also discusses astronomical mysteries and amazing facts.

30) Comets and meteors

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Series

Library of the universe

Publisher

G. Stevens Children's Books

Pub. Date

1990

Language

English

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Discusses the characteristics of comets and meteors and cites both famous appearances and unexplained mysteries connected with them.

31) The Earth's Moon

Series

Isaac Asimov's library of the universe

Publisher

Gareth Stevens Pub

Pub. Date

1988

Language

English

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Examines the many facets and puzzles of our Moon, including its phases and eclipses, its early discoveries and modern exploration, and its possible origins and future prospects.

32) The foundation trilogy: three classics of science fiction

Publisher

Doubleday

Pub. Date

[1951-53]

Language

English

33) Mercury, the quick planet

Series

Library of the universe

Publisher

G. Stevens

Pub. Date

1989

Language

English

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Describes the characteristics of the small planet closest to the sun whose day is twice as long as its year.

34) Our Milky Way and other galaxies

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Series

Library of the universe

Publisher

G. Stevens Pub

Pub. Date

1988

Language

English

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Provides an insider's view of our own Milky Way and discusses the nature and behavior of galaxies in general.

35) Colonizing the planets and stars

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Series

Library of the universe

Publisher

G. Stevens Children's Books

Pub. Date

c1989

Language

English

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Explores the possibility of establishing colonies in space, traveling by starship to other galaxies, and meeting extraterrestrials.

36) Uranus, the sideways planet

Series

Library of the universe

Publisher

G. Stevens Pub

Pub. Date

1988

Language

English

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Describes the characteristics of the seventh planet from the sun as revealed in the information sent back by Voyager 2.

37) Why does the moon change shape?

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Series

Ask Isaac Asimov

Publisher

G. Stevens Children's Books

Pub. Date

c1991

Language

English

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Explains why the moon changes from crescent to full moon every twenty-nine and one-half days.

38) Space garbage

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Series

Isaac Asimov's Library of the universe

Publisher

G. Stevens Pub

Pub. Date

1989

Language

English

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Examines the causes, dangers, and efforts to clean up various forms of space debris.

39) How was the universe born?

Author

Series

Library of the universe

Publisher

Gareth Stevens

Pub. Date

c1988

Language

English

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Discusses the origins and characteristics of our universe, focusing on the nature of stars.

40) The sun

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Series

Library of the universe

Publisher

G. Stevens Pub

Pub. Date

1988

Language

English

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Discusses the origins, physical makeup, and relationship to earth of the huge star called the sun.