About the book
When you shine a flashlight into the night sky, the light speeds away from you at 186,000 miles per second. If the light escapes the Earth's atmosphere, it can soar through outer space and on to the stars. How would you like to stow aboard that flight?
In this book, you can catch a ride on a light beam as it travels across our solar system and through our galaxy. Head to the distant edges of our universe--and find out why you might just end up back home!
Stunning images give you a close-up view of the Moon, Sun, stars, and more.
Editions of Night Wonders
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781570918773
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781570918780
Read an Excerpt
When you shine a flashlight into the night sky, the light speeds away from you at 186,000 miles per second. If the light escapes the Earth's atmosphere, it can soar through outer space and on to the stars. How would you like to stow aboard that flight?
In this book, you can catch a ride on a light beam as it travels across our solar system and through our galaxy. Head to the distant edges of our universe--and find out why you might just end up back home!
Stunning images give you a close-up view of the Moon, Sun, stars, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Night Wonders about?
When you shine a flashlight into the night sky, the light speeds away from you at 186,000 miles per second. If the light escapes the Earth's atmosphere, it can soar through outer space and on to the stars. How would you like to stow aboard that flight?
In this book, you can catch a ride on a light beam as it travels across our solar system and through our galaxy. Head to the distant edges of our universe--and find out why you might just end up back home!
Stunning images give you a close-up view of the Moon, Sun, stars, and more.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Night Wonders?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Space, stars and the solar system
Where can I read a sample of Night Wonders?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781570918773
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Night Wonders?
Jane Anne Peddicord
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Night Wonders is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781570918773) and paperback(ISBN 9781570918780)
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