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A tour of outer space explores the solar system as well as stars, galaxies, and the birth of planets, and speculates on whether other intelligent beings exist in the universe.
The updated and expanded edition of the hit Space Encyclopedia presents the most up-to-date findings on space exploration and research and breathtaking views of the universe, as captured by the latest and greatest technology, including the recent first ever image of a black hole....
"Engineering is all around us, from the roads on which we travel to the latest earthquake-proof buildings. It's even in space! Discover how civil and mechanical engineering helps us interact with society, see how engineering is helping save the environment, and meet the inspirati...
Explores seven extraordinary celestial wonders, from our close neighbor Mars to mysterious Planet 9.-- Provided by publisher.
Profiles each of the planets in Earth's solar system, including Pluto, Ceres, Eris, Haumea, MakeMake, the sun, the Oort cloud, comets, and more.
"A lively exploration of seven cosmic catastrophes that could hit Earth and any of the other 20 billion Earth-like planets in our galaxy."-- Provided by publisher.
Uses photo-realistic illustration and up-to-date facts from the latest astronomy news for a comprehensive look at the solar system.
"Engineering is all around us, from the roads on which we travel to the latest earthquake-proof buildings. It's even in space! Discover how civil and mechanical engineering helps us interact with society, see how engineering is helping save the environment, and meet the inspirati...
From Disney Adventures and its Gen-X sister magazines come pulse-pounding sagas! In "The Count Roquefort Case," the villainous Fat Cat wants to plunder the medieval legacy of Monterey Jack's European forebears! Then "The Curse of Flabbergé" sends Scrooge McDuck and Launchpad McQ...
When Santa and his reindeer crash onto the island of Madagascar it's up to Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman, and those wacky penguins to save Christmas. Get ready for a sleigh full of laughs in this hilarious holiday classic.
"Latin music USA highlights the great American music created by Latinos, and celebrates the Latin rhythms at the heart of jazz, rock, country, and rhythm and blues. It's a fresh take on American musical history, reaching across five decades to portray the rich mix of sounds creat...
Blast off to the oldest star in our galaxy, zoom around planetary nebulae dubbed "the butterflies of space," circle past humongous, ringed exoplanets, and close in on newly discovered orbs that just might support alien life. David Aguilar, former Director of Science Information a...
"David Aguilar was born missing part of one arm, a small detail that seemed to define his life and limit people's ideas of who he was and who he could be. But in this funny and heartfelt memoir, David proves that he can throw out the rulebook and people's expectations and maybe e...
Presents a collection of comic book tales featuring the misadventures of Donald Duck and his friends.