Koontz, Robin Michal,

Our place in space /Robin Koontz. - [Vero Beach, Florida] : Rourke Educational Media, (c)2016. - 1 online resource (48 pages) : color illustrations, map, portraits - Let's explore science .

Includes bibliographies and index.

Early earthlings on a scary planet -- Starting off with a bang? -- Mother Earth, the moon, and the sun -- Welcome to the neighborhood! -- Home sweet huge home -- Who's out there?

Explores Earth's role and place in the universe; discusses origin theories for planets in our solar system; light waves, light years, measuring distances and sizes; components of the universe (stars, nebulae, and galaxies) and relation to Earth; characteristics that allow life to exist such as the proximity of the Sun, presence of water, and composition of the atmosphere.



9781681914718


Electronic Books.

QB500 / .O977 2016