Best Selling Books by Jeffrey Bennett

Embark on an extraordinary journey to Jupiter with Max, the dog astronaut! This Japanese edition of the acclaimed "Max Goes to Jupiter" combines an engaging story with real science, perfect for young, curious minds. Join Max and his friends as they explore Jupiter and its moons, learning about space travel, astronomy, and the importance of protecting our own planet. This book is ideal for elementary and middle school children interested in space exploration. Through Max''s adventures, readers will discover the wonders of the solar system, the scientific method, and the significance of Earth in the vast universe. Get ready for an exciting blend of fiction and non-fiction that will inspire a lifelong love of science!

Have you ever wondered how we teach children about global warming with inspiration instead of fear? The Wizard Who Saved the World does just this, with clear science explained through an inspirational story. A young boy named Diego dreams of being a wizard so he can make the world a better place and stop the problems of global warming. When he realizes that he can''t really perform magic, Diego begins to think of ways he can actually help save the world by considering many potential careers and what it would take to achieve them. At the end of this beautifully illustrated book, he is so inspired that when he sees his reflection in a mirror, it appears that he has become a wizard after all. Along the way, educationally designed "Big Kid Box" sidebars will help children and parents learn about the science that takes place behind the scenes of the pages. Parents and teachers can use the boxes and the end-of-book activities to create a family or classroom learning experience. The Wizard Who Saved the World has been read in English from the International Space Station by JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata; the video is freely posted for anyone to watch at www.StoryTimeFromSpace.com.

Have you ever wondered how big the universe really is, or how we fit into it? The Scale of the Universe provides a clear and concise overview of the evidence-based answers that modern science offers to these questions. The book begins with an overview of the structure of the universe, working outward from Earth to our solar system, galaxy, and the universe as a whole. It then shows how you can make sense of the incredible scales of both space and time in our universe. No matter your age or your level of knowledge of astronomy, you'' ll surely come away from this book with an enlightened " cosmic perspective" that will permanently change how you view our planet, our species, and yourself.

The long-awaited prequel to the books in the Science Adventures with Max the Dog series, this installment follows Max on his trip to the International Space Station where he shares in the adventures of astronaut life and helps save everyone from a potential disaster along the way. The book teaches children to see themselves and the planet in a new light and encourages readers to discover how they can help make the world a better place. Accompanying the story of how Max saves the day are numerous "Big Kid Box" sidebars that offer science facts and other pieces of fascinating information. Grown-ups and kids learn about science together with this fun and educational picture book. La tan esperada historia previa a las de los libros en la colección Science Adventures with Max the Dog, esta entrega sigue a Max en su viaje a la estación espacial internacional donde participa en las aventuras de la vida astronáutica y rescata sobre la marcha a toda la gente de un desastre potencial. El libro les enseña a los niños a verse a sí mismos y a ver el planeta desde una nueva perspectiva y anima a los lectores a descubrir cómo pueden ayudar a hacer del mundo un lugar mejor. Numerosas notas de recuadro que ofrecen hechos científicos y otra información fascinante acompañan la historia de cómo Max salva la situación. Adultos y niños aprenden juntos sobre la ciencia con este libro ilustrado divertido y educativo.

Diego dreams of being a wizard so he can make the world a better place by fighting global warming. When he realizes that he can''t really perform magic, Diego thinks of ways he can help save the world by considering many potential careers and what it would take to achieve them. Filled with "Big Kid Boxes" that explain the crucial scientific concepts that lie behind the scenes depicted, this inspirational story gives children an opportunity to exercise their own magical dreams. Diego sueña con ser un mago para que pueda hacer del mundo un lugar mejor combatiendo el calentamiento global. Cuando se da cuenta de que no puede en realidad hacer magia, Diego se pone a pensar en otras maneras en las cuales puede salvar el mundo, considerando diversas carreras potenciales y qué sería necesario hacer para realizarlas. Lleno de recuadros "Big Kid" que explican los importantes conceptos científicos que hay detrás de las escenas retratadas, este cuento inspirante les da a los niños la oportunidad de poner en marcha sus propios sueños mágicos.

Come with Max as he takes off on his next exciting science adventure, this time joining astronauts on the first human mission to Mars. Equipped with a specially designed spacesuit, Max sniffs for signs of microscopic life. Will he find any? Read the exciting story to find out, and to learn how his trip to Mars helps his young friend Tori reflect on the beauty and fragility of our own planet Earth. This is more than just a fun story. Educationally designed "Big Kid Boxes" along the sides of the pages help children and parents learn about Mars as the adventure unfolds. The book can thereby be enjoyed by people of all ages: Young children can enjoy the story alone while bigger kids learn the science concepts that lie behind the scenes. Parents and teachers can use the boxes and the end-of-book activity to create a family or classroom learning experience. This edition incorporates the latest scientific discoveries about Mars. The English-language original was the first children''s book ever launched into space and read aloud by astronauts from the International Space Station.

Scientifically-accurate illustrations and information-packed sidebars enrich this fascinating tale, the third in this acclaimed series about diversity and space exploration. Set in the future, Max the Dog''s friend Tori is all grown up and is the chief scientist of the Jupiter Mission. In order to reach their spacecraft, Max and his crew must take an amazing ride on a new device called the Space Elevator. Once they''ve probed the planet''s atmosphere, Max and friends begin exploring two of Jupiter''s moons—the volcanically active moon Io and the ice-encrusted moon Europa. On Europa, Max once again saves the day by locating a weak spot in the ice to launch a submarine and explore the ocean below.

Max the Dog and a young girl named Tori take the first trip to the Moon since the Apollo era, and their trip proves so inspiring to people back on Earth that all the nations of the world come together to build a great Moon colony. From the colony, the views of Earth make everyone realize how small and precious planet Earth is. Along the way, the story sets the stage for more sophisticated science, featured in the 19 "Big Kid Box" sidebars which cover topics including "Phases of the Moon," "Wings in Space?," and "Frisbees and Curve Balls on the Moon"—all thoughtfully explained so that grownups and children can learn about science together. Behind-the-scenes science lessons with activities round out this entertaining and educational picture book, which is designed to accompany the new Max Goes to the Moon planetarium show, coming soon to planetariums around the world. El perro Max y una joven llamada Tori emprenden el primer viaje a la luna desde la época del programa Apolo, y su viaje resulta ser tan inspirador para los habitantes de la Tierra que todas las naciones trabajan juntas para construir una colonia en la luna. Las vistas de la Tierra desde la colonia les recuerdan a todos lo pequeño y precioso que es el planeta. A lo largo del libro, la historia presenta conceptos científicos más sofisticados en 19 notas de recuadro que abarcan temas como "Las fases de la luna," "¿Alas en el espacio?" y "Frisbees y bolas curva en la luna"—todos explicados de tal manera que los adultos y los niños puedan aprender juntos sobre la ciencia. Lecciones científicas con actividades también se incluyen en este divertido y didáctico libro ilustrado, el cual está diseñado para acompañar la nueva exposición en planetarios Max Goes to the Moon, el cual estará pasando por planetarios nacionales e internacionales.

Written in the first person with the viewpoint of a narrator who represents the human race throughout history, Yo soy la humanidad tells the story of what we now know about the universe and how we learned it. It begins with the ancient view of a small, flat Earth, and page-by-page shows how we''ve gradually learned about our planet, its orbit, and its place in the vast universe. The book is designed to work on three different levels: education, perspective, and inspiration. The educational aspect comes in the factual content of the story, the perspective element involves enabling children learn to see themselves and our planet in a new light, and the inspirational component comes in helping children dream of how they can help make the world a better place.

Join Max the Dog as he takes off on his second exciting science adventure, this time joining astronauts on the first human mission to Mars. Equipped with a specially designed spacesuit, Max sniffs for signs of microscopic life. Will he find any? Read the exciting story to find out, and to learn how his trip to Mars helps his young friend Tori reflect on the beauty and fragility of our own planet Earth. Along the way, educationally designed "Big Kid Box" sidebars will help children and parents learn about the science that takes place behind the scenes of the pages. Parents and teachers can use the boxes and the end-of-book activity to create a family or classroom learning experience. Max Goes to Mars has been read in English from the International Space Station for NASA''s Story Time From Space program; the video is freely posted for anyone to watch at www.StoryTimeFromSpace.com.

Dieses einzigartige Buch - herausgegeben von Professor Harald Lesch - behandelt die komplette klassische und moderne Astronomie - von Beobachtungsmethoden bis zur Kosmologie - in einem einzigen Band. Seine lebendige und bilderreiche Darstellung (über 1000 farbige Abbildungen) der Thematik weckt im Leser die Faszination für die Astronomie und die Freude am Lernen naturwissenschaftlicher Zusammenhänge. Dieses Buch wird in der Lehre an Schulen und Universitäten auf der ganzen Welt seit Jahren erfolgreich eingesetzt. Seine anschauliche und verständliche Darstellung auch komplexer Inhalte macht es.