This workbook provides students with examples, exercises, and in-depth explanations of astronomical topics found in TheSky™ Student Edition planetarium software. Topics include the different types of sky coordinates, motions of the Earth and planetary objects, naming conventions and locations of astronomical bodies, lunar phases, solar and lunar eclipses, and sidereal time. The workbook also includes detailed instructions for using the software.

TheSkyX Workbook

Science & Math

Jordan, Thomas

Peters, Scott

Astronomy & Space Science

Cengage Learning'

From Scott Peters, award-winning author and creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide, comes an enchanting adventure. Meet ancient Egypt's favorite young detectives: twelve-year-old Zet, his trusty kid-sister Kat, and their best friend, Hui. Packed full of whimsy, fun, and old-world charm. Can these three keen children solve the puzzle of the missing amulets? Travel back in time and find out! Detective Zet is on the trail of his latest mystery: priceless amulets are disappearing all over ancient Egypt's city of Thebes. The authorities have no clue where they've gone. To make matters worse, Zet's best friend is trapped in a secretive jewelry apprentice school and visitors aren't allowed! Armed with curiosity--and a brainy sister who can read and write hieroglyphics--Zet sets out in search of answers. Along the way, the siblings hunt for a meddling ghost, climb through a stinky garbage pile, sidestep a quick-tempered medjay police chief, and learn how hard it is to make a golden amulet. But when their backs are against the wall, Zet, Kat, and Hui rely on the one thing they know best: each other. Because friends, they stick together. • Watch out! This brain-teaser is infused with magic amulets . . . • Kid-friendly storytelling woven with mind-boggling facts! • Strange, missing artifacts abound • An evil gatekeeper guards the secret jewels • Short, fast-paced chapters make the Zet mysteries perfect if you're looking for great, easy reading kids books What kids are saying: "I am 11 years old. I could not put this book down." What parents are saying: "has reread them more than once!" What teachers are saying: "students ask to borrow the book" Curl up with this old-school yarn from the author the Historical Fiction Society calls 'a natural and gifted storyteller'. A middle-grade mystery that combines Hardy Boys style sleuthing with heart-warming characters for an exciting puzzle that's perfectly suited for the whole family. The adventure starts here! Order today with one click, in print or for Kindle

Mystery of the Egyptian Amulet: An Ancient Egypt Kids Book

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History

Best Day Books For Young Readers

Will Zet and his friends save the day? Take a trip back-in-time for some ancient-world fun in this family-friendly adventure. 12-year-old Zet has a mystery on his hands: the ancient Egyptian Kingdom's royal daughter has vanished into thin air! No one knows where she has gone. People have searched up and down the Nile River, and at the ancient Temple construction site where she was last seen. So now it's Zet's turn to play detective--he's been appointed to investigate, because surely no one will notice a boy poking around for clues. But there's a problem. Zet's best friend, Hui, wants to help, and whenever Hui-the-joker gets involved, things tend to turn messy. The boys set sail down the Nile to a temple construction site. But with a suspicious boat captain on their tail, playing spy won't be easy. At least there's a pyramid to hide in, even as temple pillars are mysteriously falling over and crashing to the ground! And when the going gets rough, the boys have each others' backs. Because best friends, they stick together. Riddled with fascinating ancient Egypt facts! Trivia and page-turning action! What kids are saying: "go read it" "This book is the best mystery book I have ever read!!" What parents are saying: "nonstop action" Take an expedition off-the-beaten-track in this mystery for middle-graders who love to explore the world.

Zet and the Egyptian Temple Mystery (Kid Detective Zet)

Wyshynski, S P

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The World's Biggest, Best, Most Complete Listing of Mummy Facts and Trivia in One Place Here are just a few of the things you'll discover: ~ How much a mummy weighs ~ The truth about Cleopatra's mummy ~ Whether ancient curses exist ~ Dozens of facts about King Tut and his mummy Start digging and read on to find answers to the World's most burning mummy questions in this secret book of mummies. CAUTION: You might find yourself impressing family, friends and unwitting bystanders with answers to the world's most burning mummy questions. Great for fans of ancient Egypt, for homework projects and for anyone who loves quick facts. Easy to Read ~ All Ages ~ Fast ~ Trivia

Scott Peters' Secret Book Of Mummies: 101 Ancient Egypt Mummy Facts & Trivia

Mystery of the Egyptian Temple: An Ancient Egypt Kids Book

Love this book!!!! - Tassa DeSalada, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ In a golden era of pyramids live two young detectives. This is their adventure.12-year-old Zet has a mystery on his hands. There's trouble in the kingdom. An important person has vanished into thin air. Zet is sure he can dig up clues. He needs to get down to business, fast. The problem? His best friend, Hui, wants to help. Hui loves joking around and things are bound to turn messy! The boys set sail down the Nile to a temple construction site. But with a suspicious boat captain on their tail, playing spy won't be easy. Soon they're escaping into dusty pyramid chambers, past columns covered in hieroglyphics, through a mysterious land of gold and majesty that the world has never forgotten. Join Zet and Hui in this fun and exciting mystery, perfect for all kids ages 9-12. What kids are saying: "I am 11 years old. I could not put this book down." What parents are saying: "My middle school aged daughter loved this set. She breezed right through them and has reread them more than once!" What teachers are saying: "I am reading this story to my sixth graders. students want to borrow the book." ~ Popular in numerous book clubs, classrooms, and homeschooling.(Lexile: 490-570) Our readers are going places.Other Zet mysteries include: 
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Literature & Fiction

Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll: An Ancient Egypt Kids Book

A mysterious scroll. A city of ancient secrets. Meet history’s favorite kid detectives. 12-year-old Zet and his sister Kat love running their family pottery stall. But it's a struggle keeping it afloat, especially now that their father has gone north to fight the Hyksos invaders. When the siblings learn that a valuable scroll is missing, Zet and Kat decide to join forces. If they can find it, they'll win a huge reward for their family. Their problems will be over! Little do they know what troubles lie ahead. The chase leads Zet and Kat into forbidden temples, through a mysterious land of gold and majesty that the world has never forgotten. Join Zet and Kat in this well-researched, fun and exciting first mystery in the Kid Detective Zet series. "I am 11 years old and I read this book, it was awesome I could not put this book down." - UN, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ ~ Popular in numerous book clubs, classrooms, and homeschooling. Enjoyed by fans of Rick Riordan's Red Pyramid and the Kane Chronicles, the Hardy Boys, the Sherlock Academy, Secret Agent 6th Grader, Mara Daughter of the Nile, and The Golden Goblet. Our readers are going places. "Action-packed" ~ Middle Grade Fiction Finder ★★★★★ "a natural and gifted storyteller" ~ Historical Novel Society ★★★★★ (Lexile: 490-570) A study guide is available at http://bit.ly/egyptstudy Buy now and begin the adventure!

Mystery of the Egyptian Mummy: An Ancient Egypt Kids Book

From Scott Peters, award-winning author and creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide, comes an unforgettable madcap adventure Shhhh... Something spooky is happening in ancient Egypt! Can these four friends unwind the riddle of the moaning mummy? When Zet comes face-to-face with a mummy, his eyes practically pop out of his head. What's a mummy doing haunting his doorstep? As if that wasn't crazy enough, now a zany rumor is zipping around town -- everyone is whispering that he's cursed! Zet and his kid-sister Kat need to unwind this spooky mystery, fast. But it won't be easy with their two best friends: Hui won't quit horsing around as usual, and Meritamen is forced to stay undercover to sneak out of the palace. But as the spine-chilling monster creeps through the dusty old streets, they need to start investigating. Clues send them tiptoeing through ancient Egypt's hotspots and paddling up and down the Nile on a wild mummy chase. Along the way, the four friends learn the secrets of mummification, dodge a quick-tempered medjay police chief, and creep through the creaky gates of an ancient cemetery. But when their backs are against the wall, Zet, Kat, Hui, and Merit rely on the one thing they know best: each other. Because friends, they stick together. • Watch out! This brain-teaser is infused with magic mummy secrets . . . • Kid-friendly storytelling woven with mind-boggling facts! • Strange artifacts abound • An evil gatekeeper guards the tunnel of truth "Action-packed" - Middle Grade Fiction Finder What kids are saying: "This is an awesome series!!!" What parents are saying: "My 10 year old is a resistant reader and found these series of 4 books caught his attention so much so that he wanted to read all of them." Curl up with this old-school yarn from the author the Historical Fiction Society calls 'a natural and gifted storyteller'. A middle-grade mystery that combines Hardy Boys style sleuthing with historic trivia for an exciting puzzle that's a firm favorite for the whole family. Because everyone loves mummies! Find the common-core study guide questions at: bit.ly/mummystudy Set out for adventure. Buy now!

The SkyX Workbook

Jordan, Tom

From Scott Peters, award-winning author and creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide, comes the adventure of a lifetime. You, who have dug deep and sifted hard for a story to read, have unearthed an ancient treasure: a mystery from the dusty ages, when a kid could be a hero and fight for the good of all . . . 12-year-old Zet and his sister Kat love running their family pottery stall. But it's a struggle to keep afloat, now that their father is away fighting the Hyksos invaders. When the siblings learn that a valuable scroll has gone missing, Zet and Kat decide to join forces and play detective. They set out in search of clues. If they can solve the case, they'll win a huge reward for their family. Their problems will be over! Little do they know what troubles lie ahead. Kids will love this wild adventure. The hunt for answers sends the brave young duo running along the Nile, poking through strange temples bristling with towering pillars, sneaking past walls covered in ancient hieroglyphics, all in a land of glittering gold and mystery that the world has never forgotten. Praise for Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll: "A big hit in our library, can't keep it on the shelf." - E. Crow, Librarian "Action packed" - Middle Grade Fiction Finder 6th grade ELA/SS: "My co-teacher and I have used this book for the past 2 years and the students absolutely love it!" Janine Taft. Provides a smart step up for readers of Mary Pope Osborne, as it “lends itself to being read by kids moving beyond chapter books.” The short chapters provide easy wins for middle school readers and make it perfect for school reading lists. ~ Packed with fascinating ancient Egypt facts kids will love ~ ACTION. SMART. EXCITING ~ A fast-paced book for boys and girls age 9-12 (Lexile: 490-570) ~ Teachers, librarians, and parents will appreciate the ancient civilizations facts and geography and appropriate language for middle-grade readers ages 8-14 Grades 3-7 ~ An action-oriented tale that’s a great way to introduce middle-school youngsters to the world of ancient Egypt For fans of Geronimo Stilton, National Geographic Readers, DK Eyewitness and DK Readers, Who Was King Tut (Who Was Series), You Wouldn't Want To Be An Egyptian Mummy (You Wouldn't Want To Be Series), Addison Cooke, the Hardy Boys, the Sherlock Academy, Mummies in the Morning (Magic Treehouse) by Mary Pope Osborne, The Secret Lake, The Kingdome Keepers, and Summer of the Woods. A study guide is available at bit.ly/egyptstudy "I am 11 years old and I read this book, it was awesome I could not put this book down." ~ Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ If you love kids mystery stories, grab a copy and begin the adventure!

Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll (Kid Detective Zet)

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

"a very happy and rewarding find" ~ PopBop, AMAZON TOP 500 Reviewer "will have readers turning pages" ~ Mallory Anne-Marie Haws, Amazon TOP 1000 Reviewer 12-year-old Zet tries to visit his best friend, Hui, who's a student apprentice at a famous jewelry workshop. To Zet's surprise, the scary guard at the gates won't let him in! Is Hui in danger? Meanwhile, amulets have been disappearing all over town. When Zet receives a valuable amulet as a gift, he knows it's a secret message from Hui--but what does it mean? Zet will stop at nothing to make sure his best friend is safe. The trail of clues leads Zet down forbidden streets whispering with the voices of ancient gods, through a mysterious city of gold and majesty the world has never forgotten. "Hardy Boys meets Ancient Egypt" For fans of Rick Riordan's Red Pyramid and the Kane Chronicles, as well as readers of the 39 Clues and Theodore Boone. ~ Popular in numerous book clubs, classrooms, and homeschooling. Bring home adventure! Scroll up and grab a copy.

Zet and the Egyptian Amulet Mystery (Secret Agent Zet)

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