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"Shooting stars are amazing, bright streaks of light, but there's more to them than meets the eye! Simple text introduces readers to the science behind shooting stars. Including what a shooting star is really made of, how they are able to shine so bright, and when readers are most likely to see them."--Publisher's website.
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In Dimpna Wilde's veterinary practice, an imminent meteor shower has elevated the usual gossip to include talk of shooting stars and the watch parties that are planned all over Dingle. But there are also matters nearer at hand to discuss including the ragtag caravan of young people selling wares by the roadside, and the shocking death of Chris Henderson, an elderly local, in a hit-and-run. Just hours before his death, Henderson had stormed into the...
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Little Hedgehog volume 6
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Woodland friends gather to watch shooting stars, and help each other through dangers along the way.
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"One summer night, Alden Baylor sits in a field watching the largest meteor shower in human history. What begins as teenage adventure becomes something more--the celestial event brings travelers who will change the world completely, and Alden discovers a connection to one of them. How does a young man who had to grow up fast handle the invasion of his planet? Can Alden keep humanity from oblivion?"--Page 4 of cover.
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"An adventurous team explores the Mars plains, which is littered with impact craters as far as the eye can see. As Malcolm imagines the region filled with gentle giants who travel in herds, Daniela analyzes the soil and makes a startling realization--a meteor shower is due to occur on the very day that they've arrived! With the clock ticking, the team must use science and creativity to quickly build a shelter before the sky rains down on them. This...
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Explore the joys of building words and creating stories as Leap, Tad, Lily, and friends go on a camping adventure to see a meteor shower. Follow along as they learn to rhyme in song, and then build words and develop amazing stories in a super-fun game with picture and letter cards. Join the LeapFrog friends as they discover stories can come from anywhere.
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"Discover the best stargazing destinations around the world with Lonely Planet. This comprehensive companion includes guides to 35 dark-sky sites and national parks, where to see the aurora, the next decade of total solar eclipses and how to view rocket launches, plus the lowdown on commercial space flight"--Page [4] of cover.
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A huge meteor smashes into the moon, which causes a number of bizarre abnormalities to take place on Earth. As an international team of scientists begins to analyze the events, they discover the horrifying truth. The moon has been dislodged from its orbit and is due to impact with the earth in 45 days. Now a small group of scientists must get the nations of the world to work together before it is too late.
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Embark on an adventure to see the stars with this inspiring guide that spotlights the world's best places to explore the night sky. Discover 100 spectacular sites including dark sky parks, observatories and wild mountains and experience the meditative wonder of stargazing - with essential travel tips so you can have the ultimate starry-eyed trip.
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"Three lifelong friends finally get some time away together in the Mojave Desert, using an upcoming meteor shower to gather more followers for their social media channels. But what starts out as a girls' getaway quickly descends into a battle for survival with the arrival of an invasive and irresistible alien force. Before long, the situation devolves into a battle to the death"--Container.
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"This atlas contains everything you need to know about meteor showers and how to observe them. It begins with the science behind these celestial fireworks, then equips you with all the practical knowledge you'll need to make the most of these wonderful astronomical events. The book is rich with illustrations, graphs and resources to assist your hobby. In addition, it includes downloadable radiant charts, report sheets, radiant altitude data, plotting...
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Meet the spiders that call the Tarantula Nebula home. This story introduces the trampoline-jumping, violin-playing spiders of the Milky Way. You'll meet Glenn, Jillian and the rest of the spiders of the nebula and join them in working together to rebuild after a meteor shower strikes!
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The letter machine rescue team: Join the Frog Family and friends on a problem solving adventure. When Quigley announces the new Letter Factory is almost ready to open, the team takes a visit to learn about adjectives and words with consonant blends. But when the letter machine goes on the fritz, it's up to them to work together as 'junior engineers' to find the best fix-it solutions. Counting on lemonade: Turn lemons into learning fun on a math-filled...
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Woodlot monster mysteries volume 6
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While watching a meteor shower, Finley and eva witness a glowing green ball in the sky that lands in the woods.
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