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A journey through the evolving cosmos, considering how human survival will depend on otherworldly perspectives. In David Whitehouse's most ambitious book to date he explores how human evolution has been intertwined with the workings of the cosmos from the very beginning, and what the far-distant...

From Earth, the spot on Jupiter looks like a small, red freckle. In fact, the spot is a huge storm as wide as two Earths! Explore the Great Red Spot and more in this book about Jupiter.

Not only is Venus the hottest planet in the solar system, it's also one of the brightest, most enchanting objects in the sky. Explore Earth's closest neighbor in this book about Venus.

Mercury is the smallest planet, but it has the biggest craters, the biggest temperature swings, and the biggest sunrises in the solar system. Explore the planet's many wonders in this book about Mercury.

Futurologist Luna Lee presents possibilities for the future of space travel in the next 100 years.

Take an exciting, fact-filled journey that goes where all great space books for kids should - to our solar system and beyond! Super Cool Space Facts is bursting with info about stormy planets, exploding stars, weird black holes, amazing landers, and more. Launch into learning with awesome and easy-to-digest facts about everything from asteroids hurtling through space to astronauts on the International Space Station. Fill your outer space adventure with the jokes, big word alerts, and fascinating mysteries of the universe all space books for kids should have.

The exciting and inspiring true story of Apollo 8, the first crewed spaceship to break free of the Earth's orbit and reach the moon, by the best-selling author of Apollo 13. What's more exciting than spaceships and astronauts? How about a spaceship carrying the first astronauts ever to see the...

Some people say that space is the final frontier. But robots are making space much less mysterious. Robots and robotic probes have been exploring the planets and helping astronauts do research since the 1970s. Listen to learn about incredible space robots and the amazing things that they have discovered about our solar system.

The Solar System is a wonderful series, which will help children familiarise themselves with the different planets, their moons and other smaller bodies like asteroids, meteoroids and comets. How are planets different from stars? How many planets are there in the Solar System? This audiobook contains a wealth of information on the planets.

Anna must wake up late and struggle to keep warm outside so she can watch a meteor shower.

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...

Discover what it's like to spend a year in space in this awe-inspiring memoir from a real-life NASA astronaut who did just that! Prepare to blast off with astronaut Scott Kelly as he takes readers on a journey through his year aboard the International Space Station and his life prior to becoming...

Turn backyard curiosity into a playful kids science adventure perfect for screen-free educational family listening. Whether navigating a daily commute or settling down for cozy bedtime stories, this imaginative journey answers exactly why our environment shifts from chilly snow to warm sunshine...

Launch young listeners into an educational space adventure that uncovers the thrilling secrets of distant alien worlds. Perfect for a long family car ride or an inspiring bedtime learning session, this cosmic journey transforms kids into curious planet detectives. We zoom far past our own solar...

Blast off on a playful children's astronomy adventure to uncover the fiery, super-hot mysteries of our solar system. Perfect for an educational car commute or a family road trip, this vivid journey turns learning about outer space into pure magic. Calm, friendly narration gently guides curious...

Launch on a cosmic journey to witness the explosive astronomy of dying giant stars and the birth of our universe. Perfect for family road trips or a quiet bedtime wind-down, this playful STEM adventure transforms complex astrophysics into an enthusiastic guided tour of the sky. Spark your...

Launch into a playful STEM adventure exploring our solar system's most fascinating, tiny cosmic neighbors. Perfect for sparking wonder during a family road trip or inspiring curious minds at bedtime, this educational journey transforms deep space into a friendly, relatable neighborhood. Strap...

Launch an exciting STEM space adventure to meet the fastest, smallest planet hiding in our cosmic neighborhood. Perfect for entertaining curious kids during family commutes or sparking quiet wonder before bedtime, this playful journey makes astronomy unforgettable. Young listeners are guided by...

Transform the family road trip into an awe-inspiring STEM adventure that demystifies the vast wonders of the universe. Perfect for keeping young astronomers engaged on school commutes or sparking bedtime wonder, this mind-stretching journey makes massive cosmic concepts feel incredibly...

Transform your next family road trip into a thrilling children's STEM adventure to solve the greatest cosmic mystery. This playful audio journey blasts curious young listeners past familiar stars into an awe-inspiring galactic puzzle. Perfect for a learning commute or screen-free quiet afternoon...