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Asteroids bombard our atmosphere all the time. Some are harmless, burning up in a flash of light. But others explode with a great sonic boom, smashing windows and throwing people to the ground. Worst of all, some asteroids strike our planet, blasting out massive craters and destroying everything nearby on impact.

Let your inner astronaut explore outer space with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings. With this book about space you’ll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with out-of-this-world facts: Did you know that Mars has a volcano bigger than the state of Arizona? Or that there’s a star with a diamond the size of our moon at its core? With cool trivia, and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid status in no time!

Based on real questions from children, expert author Dr Matt Bothwell has created the Supervillain Academy to teach astrophysics to middle graders. At the Supervillain Academy, listeners will learn about the solar system, galaxies, the universe, and, most importantly, the answer to the question “Which planet is entirely populated by robots?”.

Beim Hören wirst Du verstehen, warum Sterne leuchten und was das mit tanzenden Teilchen, Luftdruck und Wärme zu tun hat. Mit dem Kohlenstoff-Kreislauf des Lebens, CO2 und Pflanzen. Mit der Entstehung des Universums, der Milchstraße und unserer Welt. Du wirst verstehen: Bei dieser kleinen Frage geht es um Leben und Tod. Und um Bausteine, die in Sternen entstehen. Bausteine, aus denen alles auf dieser Erde gebaut ist. Auch wir. Denn wir sind aus Sternenstaub. Wir schauen nicht nur in den Sternenhimmel. Wir sind ein Teil davon.

Dieses Hörbuch ermuntert Kinder, nie aufzuhören, große Fragen zu stellen »Papa, wie groß ist eigentlich der Himmel?«, ist eine von Janas großen Abendfragen. Angesichts des Sternenhimmels fühlt sie sich klein wie ein Kekskrümel. Zum Glück ist ihr Papa Astrophysiker und begegnet Janas Neugierde mit leicht verständlichen und zugleich faszinierenden Antworten. Gemeinsam machen sie eine Reise durch das Universum. Und Jana fragt immer weiter: Wie entsteht ein Stern? Was ist ein schwarzes Loch? Und was ist hinter unserer Milchstraße? Mit Janas Taschenlampe schicken die beiden Lichtbotschaften in den Himmel.

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!

"Der Weltraum. Unendliche Weiten. Ich wollte auch immer mutig dorthin gehen, wo noch nie zuvor ein Mensch war. Leider waren die ersten drei Minuten meines Astrophysikstudiums so vollgepackt, dass mein Traum vom erfolgreichen, attraktiven Raketenwissenschaftler in einer Wolke von 'Hä?'-s verpuffte.

Space isn't just the final frontier—it's big business! From exploration to space vacations, learn how private businesses are transforming the future of space travel and exploration.

Over the last 400 years, telescope technology has come a long way. From dying stars to burping black holes, take a look at the most exciting discoveries in deep space.

In the vastness of space, countless planets exist. Scientists are actively studying as many of them as they can. How many could support life as Earth does? And what other wonderful worlds will our technology find?

The moon is more than a giant rock orbiting Earth—it could become a gateway into deeper space! Find out how NASA and other international and commercial agencies are working together to explore and build on the moon.

NASA's Orion spacecraft is pushing the limits of space travel and exploration like never before. The ultimate goal is a mission to Mars! Learn about the challenges that scientists, engineers, and astronauts must overcome to make this dream a reality.

Satellites may exist out in space, but they let us study Earth from the outside looking in. From climate change to natural disasters and more, find out how scientists are using satellites to tackle some of our world's most challenging problems.

What’s inside a black hole? What are the sounds we hear from the depths of space? How did the moon form? When it comes to the realm beyond our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we’re still trying to answer.

What is the sun? Why do we have seasons? What are eclipses? Learn the answers to these questions and more.

Could aliens from outer space really exist? And have they visited Earth? Listeners will be captivated by exciting tales of alien encounters while also learning the facts about each claim. Which stories could be true, and which fakes will be exposed?

What is the moon? Why do we see it at night? And why does it seem to change shape? Learn the answers to these questions and more and discover the science behind the moon and its patterns.

What’s that strange object in the sky? Could it be an alien spaceship? Listeners will be riveted by curious tales of UFO sightings while also learning the facts about each claim. Which mysteries still baffle experts, and which ones have been solved?

What are stars? What are planets? Why are some brighter than others? And which planets can we see from Earth? Learn the answers to these questions and and discover the science behind stars, planets, and their patterns.

Just how big is the universe? Find out all about the universe and its planets, stars, and more in this fact-filled book. It's perfectly designed to introduce young children to the power of nonfiction.