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Let your inner astronaut explore outer space with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings. With this book about space you’ll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with out-of-this-world facts: Did you know that Mars has a volcano bigger than the state of Arizona? Or that there’s a star with a diamond the size of our moon at its core? With cool trivia, and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid status in no time!

Wissensvermittlung mit Witz und Charme von Erfolgsautor Bill Bryson. Wie war das eigentlich mit dem Urknall? Warum starben die Dinosaurier aus? Was wiegt die Erde? Und wie ist das überhaupt möglich - die Erde zu wiegen? Erfolgsautor Bill Bryson nimmt mit auf eine atemberaubende Reise durch Zeit und Raum, berichtet über die Wunder des Universums, über die Erde und die Entstehungsgeschichte des Menschen. Dieser faszinierende Streifzug durch die Naturwissenschaften ist wie gemacht für alle, die endlich mehr über die Welt wissen wollen.

In 1957, when the USSR launched Sputnik I, the first man-made satellite to orbit Earth, America’s rival in the Cold War claimed victory on a new frontier. The Space Race had begun, and the United States was losing. Closer to home, a decade of turbulence would soon have Americans reeling, with the year 1968 alone seeing the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy as well as many violent clashes between police and protesters. Americans desperately needed something good to believe in.

Meet Mars! The red planet. Planet Marvelous. Favorite sibling of Earth (or so he claims). Sometimes they're close (just 34.5 million miles apart). Sometimes they need space (250 million miles apart)! Earth and Mars have a lot in common - clouds, mountains, polar icecaps. And while Earth has Earthlings, Mars makes a persuasive case for why people should make the journey to spend time with him. His day is seven minutes longer! He is home to the largest volcano in the whole solar system. He's, well, marvelous.

Meet Moon! She's more than just a rock - she’s Earth’s rock, her best friend she can always count on. Moon never turns her back on her friend (Literally: She's always facing Earth with the same side!). These two will stick together forever. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Moon in this next celestial "autobiography" in the Our Universe series.

When he was nine years old, Neil deGrasse Tyson went on a trip that would change his life. While visiting the Hayden Planetarium at the Museum of Natural History in New York City, he discovered the world of astronomy and felt like the universe was calling to him. He answered that call by diving deep into astronomy courses. After graduating from the Bronx High School of Science, he went on to earn a doctorate in astrophysics and eventually found his way back to the Hayden Planetarium as a staff scientist and, later, as its director.

Alan Shepard's boyhood fascination with flight led him from constructing model airplanes in his grandfather's basement to attaining national hero status in the race to space. Rooted in hard work and education, this pioneer's dreams of flight came true as he became not only the first American launched into space but, later, one of the privileged few to walk on the moon. When he wasn't soaring above the clouds, astronaut Alan Shepard used his expertise to benefit others, raising money to fuel the dreams of science students and guiding NASA missions.

Das Universum ist voll mit Sternen, Galaxien, Planeten und jeder Menge anderer cooler Dinge. Jedes davon hat seine Geschichten und die Sternengeschichten erzählen sie.Sternenstaub, Perseushaufen, Killersatelliten, Schwarze Löcher, Weiße Zwerge ... In über 600 Folgen hat der Physiker Florian Freistetter in einem der erfolgreichsten deutschsprachigen Podcasts die Phänomene des Alls in Sternengeschichten verwandelt und sie verständlich und spannend erklärt.

At 9:32 a.m. on July 16, 1969, time stands still throughout the world, as thousands converge on the Kennedy Space Center and millions tune in on live television. At that instant, the first rumbles began to shake the ground as a small spacecraft attached to a giant Saturn V rocket starts to lift off. Quickly being propelled several thousand miles per hour, it takes just a few minutes to enter orbit. Apollo 11 is on its way to a historic first landing on the Moon.

Our solar system is made up of a star - the Sun - eight planets, 144 moons, a bunch of comets, asteroids and space rocks, ice and several dwarf planets, such as Pluto. This book introduces the planets and moons found in our solar system.

Take flight on an exciting, fun-filled adventure exploring the history, technology, and future of airplanes. From the earliest flying machines to the high-tech jets and spaceplanes of the future, this book is packed with fascinating facts, immersive storytelling, and stunning visuals that bring the world of aviation to life.

In March 2025, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore splashed into the Gulf of Mexico. A pod of dolphins greeted them, and their friends and family celebrated their return to Earth. Where had they been? The International Space Station!

Get ready to be utterly charmed as Venus herself spills all her secrets of the solar system in this witty and wonderfully informative picture book. Discover what makes Venus truly unique: from her intensely hot and, yes, a little stinky atmosphere, to her breathtaking, shimmering brilliance in the night sky. Unlike the other planets, Venus dances to her own rhythm–no moons, no rings, and a spin that's all her own!

Hör Dich schlau! Die erfolgreiche Wissens-Hörspielreihe geht weiter. Erforsche den Mars : Auf geht's zum Mars! Das Trio Theo, Tess und Quentin folgt Kinderfragen und reist zum Mars, um Antworten zu finden. Gibt es Leben auf dem Mars? Wer erforscht, wie es dort aussieht? Und werden wir irgendwann mit Raumschiffen zum erdähnlichsten Planeten unseres Sonnensystems reisen können? Von der Entstehungsgeschichte über die Besonderheiten, die Atmosphäre und die Monde des Roten Planeten bis hin zu topaktuellen Forschungswissen und geplanten Missionen in der Zukunft.

Have you ever wondered, “Are we alone in the universe?” It’s one of the most fascinating questions ever asked, sparking curiosity in children and adults alike. The Big Questions: Are There Aliens? invites young listeners aged 5 and up to explore this profound mystery in a way that is engaging, awe-inspiring, and thought-provoking. Written by interdisciplinary psychologist Ethan Solace, this book journeys into the possibilities of alien life with a perfect balance of scientific discovery, philosophical wonder, and imaginative storytelling.

Have you ever wondered, “Where did the universe come from?” It’s one of the greatest mysteries of all time, sparking curiosity in both children and adults. The Big Questions: Where Did the Universe Come From? invites young readers aged 5 and upwards to explore this profound question in a way that is engaging, thoughtful, and awe-inspiring. Written by interdisciplinary psychologist Ethan Solace, this book dives into the origins of the universe with a blend of scientific discovery, spiritual reflection, and philosophical wonder.

The universe and our world are full of magical glories. Our blue marble earth is a miracle. It is located just the right distance from the sun for life to exist. This is called the “Goldilocks Effect”. We’re not too hot, not too cold.

ബഹിരാകാശം എല്ലാത്തിന്റെയും കേന്ദ്ര ബിന്ദുവാണ്. ബഹിരാകാശത്തെ കുറിച്ചുള്ള ഒരു അന്വേഷണമാണ് ലൈക്ക. ശാസ്ത്ര കുതുകികളെ ഹഠാതാകർഷിക്കുന്ന ഒരു പക്ഷേ വി.ജെ ജയിംസിന്റെ ഏറ്റവും മികച്ച ഈ പുസ്തകം ആകാശത്തിന്റെ പരിമിതികളെക്കുറിച്ച് നമ്മെ സ്വയം അന്വേഷിക്കുവാൻ പ്രേരിപ്പിയ്ക്കുന്നു.

Aprenda tudo sobre nosso sistema solar em uma aventura fantástica neste audiolivro.

Learn all about our solar system through a fantastic adventure in this audiobook.