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Take a sneak peek into the world of the magical Sun and its amazing powers! Dear Sunshine is a simple book for toddlers that will teach every boy and girl the most important things about the Sun. The little ones can find out why our Sun is so important for people, plants, and animals, how we enjoy the sunrise and the gentle light of its rays.

Dear Moon is a simple book for toddlers that will teach every boy and girl the most important things about the moon. The little ones can find out why our moon is so important for people, plants, and animals, how we enjoy the nighttime sky and the gentle glow upon earth and our stars. Let your child discover the moon's beauty with a fun book filled with simple sentences that everyone can understand. This way, Dear Moon will become your kid's favorite bedtime story!

A short children’s book of facts entailing a basic story, “The Stars”, and inspired by a doodle character named Mr. Sniff as he narrates the basics of the stars in our universe and the importance of how they can help protect our skies and save energy. 

July 20, 1969. It’s a day that has earned a spot in history. It’s the day that America was the first nation to succeed in sending two astronauts - Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong - to the moon. But what led to this unforgettable event? What were the stakes riding on the Apollo 11’s safe landing? In acclaimed author Douglas Brinkley’s first young readers' edition, space fans will get the riveting and factual backstory of arguably the most significant achievement of the 20th century.

The Longest, Darkest Night! tells the story of that night; the magic and mystery, through the eyes and voices of a community of nocturnal forest animals. The wonders of nature, celestial cycles, and the “humanness” of animals are part of this modern folktale. Fear of the unknown, collaboration, generosity, and the wisdom of the elders are underlying themes. Original music and sound effects accompany the narrator and small cast, as the story unfolds and our forest community gathers to celebrate Winter Solstice, which is interrupted by a Lunar eclipse.

Black holes are one of the greatest mysteries of outer space. No visible light can escape the strong gravity of a black hole. This makes black holes invisible - and very difficult to study. But scientists make new discoveries and develop new theories about these mysterious objects every day. In 2015, astronomers were able to finally confirm a theory that Einstein had developed 100 years earlier! And in 2016, scientists found that black holes may form in a different way than they ever thought possible.  

The moon is amazing! It has craters, "oceans" of lava, and lots of awesome space rocks. Neil's imagination takes him on a trip to the moon. Join him as he explores mountains and hills, spots a famous astronaut's footprints, and collects space rocks for his science project. Find out more about that big round object in the night sky.

Today, everyone is familiar with Neil Armstrong's famous words as he first set foot on the moon: "one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind." But America's journey to the moon was anything but simple. In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the world's first satellite, into orbit; later that year, America's first attempt was such a failure that the media nicknamed it "Kaputnik." Still, we didn't give up. With each failure, we gleaned valuable information about what went wrong, and how to avoid it in the future. So we tried again. And again. And each time we failed, we failed a little bit better.

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.

Here is a comprehensive, plain language introduction to all aspects of meteoritics, by the world's foremost expert in the field. What are these strange visitors from space? In a question and answer format, comprehensive answers are provided as to what are meteors, meteoritic clouds, meteorite craters, and even how to find meteorites. An outstanding introduction to the field of meteoritics, this audiobook is for anyone with even the slightest interest in astronomy or Earth science.

Edwin Hubble’s discovery of the Big Bang is one of the most important in astronomy and physics. It taught us where the universe came from and how it might end. Students will learn how Hubble’s early, unprecedented photographs of pulsars served as one of the first clues along the path that led him to the discovery of the Big Bang. Listeners will also discover how Hubble’s discovery opened up new doors to information about the universe.

Every wonder how a vehicle weighing several tons can soar through the sky? This audiobook explains briefly why airplanes are able to fly and notes certain historical milestones in the field of aeronautics.

Hi there! My name is Evan Copper and I have spaceship and a shiny spacesuit! And I'd like to take you with me on an amazing trip through our solar system. I'm inviting you to come along on a fact-filled journey all the way to Mercury! I hope you'll come along and learn all sorts of new and exciting things with me!

Swift Walker loved to walk fast. His sister warned him, "One day you'll walk so fast, you won't be able to stop!" Sure enough, his speedy legs took him on adventures through outer space and exploring the oceans and continents right here on planet Earth. These delightful books introduce kids to space and geography facts with a fun character they can relate to. Perfect for home or the classroom.

Learn about our solar system! Swift Walker loved to walk fast. His sister warned him, "One day, you'll walk so fast you won't be able to stop!" His speedy legs took him to see all the oceans of the world, and now his "superpowers" are taking him to a whole new level. Join Swift on an adventure to all the planets in our solar system. Swift Walker: A Space Adventure introduces kids to real facts about our solar system with a fun character they can relate to.

Are you all set for an adventure in Uranus? If you are, then hop into our imaginary rocket ship, and let’s blast off to Uranus! Let’s uncover the mysteries of the planet in this attention-grabbing, educational audiobook.  

Did you know the moon is a satellite? In fact, the moon is the Earth's only natural satellite. Children will learn about lunar phases, eclipses, lunar exploration and the moon's effect on the Earth.

At least as far back as the ancient myth of Icarus, humans longed to fly - but it wasn't until December 17, 1903, on the windy dunes of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, that the dream finally came true. And it was all thanks to Orville and Wilbur Wright, two former bicycle mechanics who built their first toy plane - a rubber-band powered rotary - when they were just children.

Everyone loves rockets - especially kids! In this lively, fast-paced audiobook, you’ll find 51 Fabulous Facts about rockets and space rockets: the world’s first rocket: built in 1232; how fast a rocket must travel to escape the Earth’s gravitational pull; meet Laika, the space dog, and Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, and much more!

Wie weit ist es bis zur Sonne? Was sind Sternschnuppen? Und wie viele Monde hat Jupiter? Gehe mit Pixi auf eine spannende Reise in ein Planetarium und erfahre alles, was du schon immer über das Weltall wissen wolltest. Pixi Wissen-Hörspiele erklären Wissen einfach und gutund bringen spannende Sachthemen auf den Punkt.