A deep dive into the origins of the universe! Explore the ways people have tried answering the fundamental question of how the universe began with STEM activities and research projects that bring out-of-this-world learning into your own hands! What exactly is the universe? Is it brilliant stars, distant galaxies, and giant black holes? What about the sun, the moon, or the planet Earth? The universe is all these things, and more! But where did it...

Based on the authors' #1 podcast, this exploration of the solar system, stars and life in worlds beyond our own is filled with eye-popping illustrations, mind-blowing facts, jokes, quizzes, comics and more. "Calling all space cadets! Are you ready to explore the solar system, see the stars, and experience life in a world beyond ours?! Blast off with bestselling authors Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the mega-popular podcast Wow in the World,...

This book highlights some of the most memorable tales and traditions from sports history, including the comeback in 1974 when the University of North Carolina defeated Duke 96-92 in overtime, the comeback in 2004 when the Boston Red Sox beat the N.Y. Yankees in the AL series, and other comebacks.

Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know is crammed with weird and wonderful Star Wars trivia, strange-but-true facts and fascinating "Did you know?" Q&As via a highly engaging infographic design. Find out who cleans the floors of the Death Stars and what takes 1,000 years to digest its victims! From movie-making trivia to quirky facts you never knew, this guide will excite new and old fans alike of Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars: The Clone...

From black holes to dark matter, galaxies to supernovas, nothing could be more fascinating than outer space, especially to young readers. Every day, scientists are discovering new, mind-blowing facts about the universe's infinite mysteries. This engaging volume is filled with amazing astronomical science concepts presented at an age-appropriate level via an entertaining fun-fact layout . Brilliant, full-color photography and clear graphic organizers...

"In this book, we'll explore seven wonders beyond the solar system. We'll look at giant clouds of gas and dust called nebulae. Some nebulae are places where stars are born. Other nebulae are all that remains of stars that have died. Other wonders beyond the solar system include pulsing stars, giant stars, and giant clusters of stars called galaxies. We'll visit them all. And we'll explore the age-old question: Does the universe have any other planets...

Science educator, TV host, and New York Times bestselling author Bill Nye is on a mission to help kids understand and appreciate the science that makes our world work. Featuring a range of subjects-physics, chemistry, geology, biology, astronomy, global warming, and more-this profusely illustrated book covers the basic principles of each science, key discoveries, recent revolutionary advances, and the problems that science still needs to solve for...

"Discover true stories about the vast universe, our amazing planet Earth, incredible animals and humans, and astounding feats of engineering. Did you know that the edge of the observable universe is 13.7 billion light-years away? That just 1 percent of Earth's water is liquid and fresh? Or that an elephant's molar weighs up to 9 lb (4 kg)? Astound your friends and family with this collection of fantastic facts and figures from across the world."--...

"In LEGO Space, you'll explore an entire LEGO universe. Astounding spaceships, eye-popping aliens, and vast planets come to life in a series of truly impressive LEGO models. Step-by-step building instructions at the end of each chapter will have you recreating a piece of each LEGO world for your own collection. Marvel at page after page of out-of-this-world spaceships, rockets, astronauts, space-villains, and other amazing creations from a distant,...

A guide to the world's most amazing and awesome wonders features stunning photos and incredible information that reveal the truth, history, and scientific explanation behind all that's wow-worthy in our universe.