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"Find out about the gravity, the asteroid ida, the berringer meteor crater, the moon, and other weird space facts"--Provided by publisher.

"How likely is it that humans aren't alone in the universe? Reports of strange lights, UFO sightings and alien encounters abound-and some (like recent accounts from U.S. Navy pilots) even sound credible. And in recent years, armed with state-of-the-art technology and better information, the search for extraterrestrials overflows with exciting possibilities. Within our own solar system, astrobiologists search for the biochemical building blocks that...

"This book covers the planets in our solar system and galaxies beyond the Milky Way, including stories about astronauts life in space, the exoplanets, and the search for life on other planets; it features fun facts, games, hands-on activities, jokes, and more"-- Provided by publisher This brand-new series from National Geographic Kids is a one-stop shop for everything kids want--fun facts, photos, and all things awesome about space. A winning combination...

Explores the field of astronomy, including how galaxies like the Milky Way were built, why the Earth spins and how gravity works, what comets and asteroids are made of and how they affect planets, the truth about the man in the moon, why mars is so how and what those rings around Saturn are, and what scientists think about aliens and life in outer space. Includes activities.