Copyright Date:
2019
Edition Date:
2019
Release Date:
07/15/20
Pages:
31 pages
ISBN:
1-680-72419-3
ISBN 13:
978-1-680-72419-6
Dewey:
523.4
LCCN:
2017022132
Dimensions:
24 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 CDT 2018)
Terp, Gail . The Milky Way and Other Galaxies . ISBN 9781680724202 . Terp, Gail . Pluto and Other Dwarf Planets . ISBN 9781680724219 . Terp, Gail . Saturn and Other Outer Planets . ISBN 9781680724226 . Terp, Gail . The Search for New Planets . ISBN 9781680724233 . Terp, Gail . The Sun and Other Stars . ISBN 9781680724240 .ea vol: 32p. (Deep Space Discovery). chron. further reading. glossary. illus. index. photos. websites. Black Rabbit . Aug. 2018. lib. ed. $32.80. Gr 3-5 A detailed look at the contents of our solar system and the different types of galaxies. The books include photos, artists' concept illustrations, and infographics to support the narrative. Several of the titles include a time line showing the various missions that have collected information so far, and they all discuss future exploration plans. The text is informative and easy to understand, providing interesting facts about what makes life possible on Earth or about the probes and telescopes used to study other planets. Various graphs compare details like the temperatures on the planets or how many light-years across neighboring galaxies are. VERDICT These titles may duplicate current holdings, but the series covers current knowledge and efforts that are planned for the future. Libraries looking to update or add depth to their collections will want to consider.
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Discover Earth and the other inner planets through engaging text, vibrant photography, and powerful infographics.