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What’s that strange object in the sky? Could it be an alien spaceship? Listeners will be riveted by curious tales of UFO sightings while also learning the facts about each claim. Which mysteries still baffle experts, and which ones have been solved?

What are stars? What are planets? Why are some brighter than others? And which planets can we see from Earth? Learn the answers to these questions and and discover the science behind stars, planets, and their patterns.

Just how big is the universe? Find out all about the universe and its planets, stars, and more in this fact-filled book. It's perfectly designed to introduce young children to the power of nonfiction.

Stay curious with Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to travel to space and participate in NASA’s space program.

Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists go on a fact-finding mission to learn about Near-Earth Objects and discover methods that scientists are developing to defend our planet.

The sun shines bright during the day, but why can't you see it at night? Follow the patterns of the sun and Earth to learn what causes day and night.

Animals have many traits that help them survive in the wild. Inspired by animals' incredible abilities, military forces have created many machines over the years to achieve success on the battlefield. From the first remote-controlled vehicles to the advanced machines of tomorrow, learn how military robots and drones often imitate the abilities of animals throughout nature. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.

Based on real questions from children, expert author Dr Matt Bothwell has created the Supervillain Academy to teach astrophysics to middle graders. At the Supervillain Academy, listeners will learn about the solar system, galaxies, the universe, and, most importantly, the answer to the question “Which planet is entirely populated by robots?”.

Beim Hören wirst Du verstehen, warum Sterne leuchten und was das mit tanzenden Teilchen, Luftdruck und Wärme zu tun hat. Mit dem Kohlenstoff-Kreislauf des Lebens, CO2 und Pflanzen. Mit der Entstehung des Universums, der Milchstraße und unserer Welt. Du wirst verstehen: Bei dieser kleinen Frage geht es um Leben und Tod. Und um Bausteine, die in Sternen entstehen. Bausteine, aus denen alles auf dieser Erde gebaut ist. Auch wir. Denn wir sind aus Sternenstaub. Wir schauen nicht nur in den Sternenhimmel. Wir sind ein Teil davon.

Dieses Hörbuch ermuntert Kinder, nie aufzuhören, große Fragen zu stellen »Papa, wie groß ist eigentlich der Himmel?«, ist eine von Janas großen Abendfragen. Angesichts des Sternenhimmels fühlt sie sich klein wie ein Kekskrümel. Zum Glück ist ihr Papa Astrophysiker und begegnet Janas Neugierde mit leicht verständlichen und zugleich faszinierenden Antworten. Gemeinsam machen sie eine Reise durch das Universum. Und Jana fragt immer weiter: Wie entsteht ein Stern? Was ist ein schwarzes Loch? Und was ist hinter unserer Milchstraße? Mit Janas Taschenlampe schicken die beiden Lichtbotschaften in den Himmel.

"Der Weltraum. Unendliche Weiten. Ich wollte auch immer mutig dorthin gehen, wo noch nie zuvor ein Mensch war. Leider waren die ersten drei Minuten meines Astrophysikstudiums so vollgepackt, dass mein Traum vom erfolgreichen, attraktiven Raketenwissenschaftler in einer Wolke von 'Hä?'-s verpuffte.

If you've ever wanted to blast off into space, you're about to find out everything you need to become an astronaut - and the answers to all the big questions like, how do you wee in space? What can you see from the International Space Station? And how could we build a colony on Mars? Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to pull on your spacesuit and join your guide, real astronaut Tim Peake (and a host of expert STEM characters) in this fascinating adventure through space, time and the diary of one truly incredible space adventure.

Mercurio, Venus, Tierra, Marte, Júpiter, Saturno, Urano y Neptuno son los ocho planetas que giran alrededor del Sol. Unos viajan rápidamente y otros lentamente. ¿Qué más tienen de especial estos objetos del espacio?

¿Sabías que hay trozos de roca, hielo y polvo flotando en el espacio? Son cometas, asteroides y meteoroides. Giran alrededor del Sol como los planetas. Descubre en este libro lo que pasa cuando dejan de girar.

Probes can explore the depths of space in ways that would kill human beings. The information they provide can spur countless innovations here on Earth. Learn how probes work and the exciting possibilities that their discoveries may inspire.

Space isn't just the final frontier—it's big business! From exploration to space vacations, learn how private businesses are transforming the future of space travel and exploration.

As humans continue to make amazing discoveries in outer space, we also face a unique challenge—living in an environment that we're not meant to live in. Find out how long-term exposure to outer space affects the human body and what scientists are doing to combat it.

Over the last 400 years, telescope technology has come a long way. From dying stars to burping black holes, take a look at the most exciting discoveries in deep space.

In the vastness of space, countless planets exist. Scientists are actively studying as many of them as they can. How many could support life as Earth does? And what other wonderful worlds will our technology find?

The moon is more than a giant rock orbiting Earth—it could become a gateway into deeper space! Find out how NASA and other international and commercial agencies are working together to explore and build on the moon.