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Stars burn, asteroids orbit, and rockets launch across the chapters of this stunning audiobook. Stunning illustrations are combined with the dazzling and up-to-date photography to help young enthusiasts learn all there is to know about space. From the planets in our Solar System to distant black holes, they’ll discover incredible facts as they take an unforgettable journey through space. Listeners will also learn about how stars die, what scientists do in space, and what life could look like on other planets.

Hot air balloons are huge and colorful. They're lots of fun to watch. But how do they fly? And how do people control where the hot air balloon goes? Listen to this audiobook to find out!

This audiobook is made to help listeners explore and appreciate outer space. It aims to reward the curiosity of young minds by teaching them about what's out there - from the study of astronomy, the countless gigantic stars, the magnificent planets, and a lot of fantastic things in the great universe.

At 800-feet long, the Hindenburg was the largest airship ever built--just slightly smaller than the Titanic! Also of a disastrous end, the zeppelin burst into flame as spectators watched it attempt to land in Lakehurst, New Jersey on May 6, 1937. In under a minute, the Hindenburg was gone...

Calling all stargazers, this addition to the New York Times bestselling series is sure to be the perfect book for you! From the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous landmarks and natural wonders and features a fold-out...

Planets are incredible space bodies, so incredible that life can survive on at least one of them! Each title in this series is information-packed and covers everything from the size of the planet, to what its atmosphere is made of, to the missions that have explored it!

Gibt es Leben auf fernen Planeten? Sehen echte Außerirdische aus wie Meister Yoda und kämpfen mit Laserschwertern? Und müssen Aliens eigentlich aufs Klo? Christian Holst nimmt junge Hörerinnen und Hörer mit auf eine faszinierende Reise: von den Anfängen des Lebens hier auf der Erde hinaus in die Tiefen des Alls und wieder zurück. Mit viel Witz, leicht und wissenschaftlich fundiert, liefert er Einblicke in die Gesetze des Kosmos und der Evolution.

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.

¡Viaja desde la Tierra a los confines del universo con este impresionante audiolibro! Descubre planetas extraños, estrellas remotas y misteriosas galaxias. Este impresionante audiolibro revela los secretos que hay detrás de más de 100 cuerpos celestes, como planetas, asteroides, satélites, estrellas... ¡Prepárate para conocer datos curiosos y emocionantes descubrimientos científicos!

Dans Le Soleil : À la découverte de l’étoile qui alimente notre système solaire, les jeunes lecteurs entreprendront un voyage passionnant au cœur de notre étoile la plus proche. Ce captivant livre de sciences pour enfants explique comment le Soleil produit une immense énergie grâce à la fusion nucléaire, ce qui provoque les éruptions solaires et les taches solaires, et comment le Soleil influence la Terre ainsi que l’ensemble du système solaire.

Q: When is a planet not a planet? Scientists have argued for years over the answer to this question. And central to their debate has been Pluto, the tiny orb circling the Sun at the outermost reaches of our solar system. Then on August 24, 2006, a group of astronomers made a big announcement...

Embark on an unforgettable journey through space with "Exploring Our Solar System: A Children's Guided Adventure"! This engaging and educational book invites young listeners to explore the wonders of our solar system, from the scorching surface of Mercury to the icy plains of Pluto. Filled with fascinating facts, this book makes learning about the planets, moons, asteroids, and comets a fun and exciting experience. Join a group of happy and curious children as they don their spacesuits and point excitedly at the cosmic wonders around them.

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.

Marvel at the mesmerizing northern lights by learning the history of the natural light show and the science behind how the aurora borealis works! It takes three things for the northern lights to appear in the sky: a stream of charged particles, a magnetic field, and an atmosphere of certain...

Die Sonne erhellt unsere Tage, wärmt unseren Planeten und macht das Leben auf der Erde möglich — aber was genau ist sie, und wie funktioniert sie? In Die Sonne: Den Stern erforschen, der unser Sonnensystem antreibt begeben sich junge Leserinnen und Leser auf eine spannende Reise in das Herz unseres nächsten Sterns. Dieses fesselnde Wissenschaftsbuch für Kinder erklärt, wie die Sonne durch Kernfusion gewaltige Energie erzeugt, wodurch Sonneneruptionen und Sonnenflecken entstehen und wie die Sonne die Erde und das gesamte Sonnensystem beeinflusst.

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.

Learn all about the lives and extended space adventure of astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore in this exciting biography. 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...

"Un Viaggio Capriccioso Attraverso il Sistema Solare" è un affascinante libro per bambini che offre un tour delizioso ed educativo del nostro sistema solare. Questo libro si distingue per diverse ragioni:Personificazione Coinvolgente dei Pianeti: Ogni pianeta è personificato in modo unico con caratteristiche affascinanti, rendendoli relazionabili e memorabili per i giovani lettori. Questo approccio creativo dà vita ai corpi celesti, trasformando concetti scientifici complessi in storie coinvolgenti.Contenuto Educativo: Sebbene il libro sia giocoso in modo capriccioso, è anche educativo.

Stelle e Costellazioni: Un Cielo di Racconti introduce i piccoli lettori alle meraviglie del cielo notturno. Con spiegazioni semplici e mappe stellari incantevoli, i bambini impareranno a riconoscere costellazioni famose come Orione, Leone, Toro, Cassiopea, Scorpione, Pesci e molte altre.

Prepare to be mesmerized by the stellar secrets of the universe! STARS! is a "terrifically entertaining" nonfiction picture book that invites young astronomers (ages 4–8) to look beyond the "twinkle" and discover what stars really are. Narrated by Sirius—the brightest star in our night...