Showing results for "what" in Astronomy & Space

Did you know that any object that revolves around a larger object in space is called a satellite? The Earth revolves around the sun, so the Earth is a satellite. The moon revolves around the Earth, so the moon is a satellite.

How can the moon or sun seem to disappear right before our eyes? When the moon, the Earth, and the sun align just right in their orbits, they can cause a solar or lunar eclipse! Find out how light and shadow work together to trigger these cool events.

Who knows what is at the end of a black hole? Astrophysicists!

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.

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...

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...

What if the Earth's core was made of polystyrene? Or every tree vanished overnight? Or clouds were made from candy floss? Find out the answers to these questions and many more with science author Emma Young! Prepare to learn all about the Earth from rocks to rivers and clouds to climate. However...

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Will we ever learn the truth about what actually landed at Roswell? 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...

What actually is AI? Will it take over the world? And one day, will it tidy your bedroom...? In this beginner's guide, learn everything you need to know about AI, from how it helps us discover epic stuff up in space or under the sea, whether it will help you build your very own dinosaur, and why, it won't actually help you write your homework!

Learn about the phenomenon of a solar eclipse just in time for the Great American Eclipse that will take place on April 8, 2024 in this title in the Who HQ Now series featuring newsmakers and trending topics. Just in time for the third North American total solar eclipse of the twenty-first...

Have you ever wondered, “What is time?” It’s one of the most intriguing questions in the universe, sparking the curiosity of both children and adults. The Big Questions: What is Time? invites young readers aged 5 and up to explore the mysteries of time in a way that is captivating, thoughtful, and inspiring. Written by interdisciplinary psychologist Ethan Solace, this book journeys through the wonders of time with a unique blend of scientific discovery, philosophical reflection, and imaginative storytelling.

Every year, scientists send people and robots into our solar system to explore space. How are scientists preparing for journeys to Mars? What are robotic explorers and how do they study the incredible planets and moons at the outer reaches of our solar system? Learn more about these thrilling missions.

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.

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.