02107cam a2200385 i 4500 1031663294 TxAuBib 20231102120000.0 230111s2024||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2023000435 9781978535220 library binding 1978535228 library binding 9781978535213 paperback 197853521X paperback TxAuBib rda Reynolds, Donna, 1976- Can humans live on other planets? / Donna Reynolds. Buffalo, NY : Enslow Publishing, [2024] ©2024. pages cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Mysteries of space Mysteries of space Includes bibliographical references and index. The perfect place -- An important liquid -- A safe atmosphere -- Just right -- Staying fit -- Our closes neighbor -- Exoplanets -- Problems with terraforming -- Earthlike buildings -- A difficult trip -- Time to go -- Life on another planet. "Since 1992, astronomers have been discovering exoplanets at an astonishing rate. As of 2022, more than 5,000 have been identified. This has sparked humanity's collective imagination. Could any of those planets be hospitable to human life? What characteristics would these planets require if this were to become a reality? Is terraforming a viable option? This volume examines these questions and more, with informative fact boxes and enlightening graphic organizers to help illuminate complex scientific topics for young students. A glossary of new terms expands readers' vocabulary, and a list of relevant books and websites enables further research"-- Provided by publisher. Ages 8 Enslow Publishing. Grades 2-3 Enslow Publishing. 20231102. Habitable planets Juvenile literature. Mysteries of space. Mysteries of space.