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Author
Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
c2000
Edition
4th ed.
Physical Desc
x, 578 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
A field guide to the stars and planets, providing introductory tours of the night sky, twenty-four monthly sky maps, fifty-two atlas charts that cover the entire sky, and tips on how to choose telescopes and binoculars.
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
c2013
Physical Desc
vii, 127 p. : ill. (mostly col.), maps ; 22 x 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Tracing the evolution of humankind's pursuit of astronomical knowledge, this resource looks deep into the furthest reaches of space. Children will follow along as the realization that the Earth is not at the center of the universe leads all the way up to recent telescopic proof of planets orbiting stars outside the solar system. In addition to its engaging history, this book contains 21 hands-on projects to further explore the subjects discussed....
3) Universe
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Packed with striking photography, Eyewitness Universe explores the incredible celestial bodies in our Solar System. Become an eyewitness to outer space and beyond, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the Universe. Children will be mesmerized by how past, present, and future space exploration has helped our understanding of the Sun, our Solar System, rocky planets, gas giants, and explosive stars. This beautifully...
4) Stargazers
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
New and updated, Fourth edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Vetted by an expert, this new and updated edition introduces scientific facts about the stars, as well as how we look at and learn about them, through simple text and bold illustrations. From ancient names for constellations to modern innovations in telescope technology, this book covers a broad range of ideas without overwhelming the reader. It introduces and reinforces important vocabulary for the aspiring astronomer, explaining everything in clear,...
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
1999
Edition
3rd ed., rev. and expanded, repr. with revisions Sept. 1999.
Physical Desc
176 p. col. ill. 27 x 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"As NightWatch, Terence Dickinson's classic stargazing guide, heads toward its 40th anniversary, Dickinson has been working with a small group of trusted colleagues to give this groundbreaking reference an overhaul that will take it deep into the 21st century. Longtime astronomy writer and sky observer Ken Hewitt-White leads the editorial team. A central aspect to this new edition is the subtle improvements to the unique seasonal star charts that...
9) Eclipse
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"After hearing about the total solar eclipse happening in two months, a boy makes a plan with his father to go see it. They drive to the perfect campsite, not wanting to miss the couple of minutes when the sun will be completely hidden by the moon. When the moment happens, being together makes it even more special. Based on a trip that author-illustrator Andy Rash took with his son to see the eclipse in August 2017, Eclipse is a heartfelt and playfully...
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
Third edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: Planet Earth is in the Milky Way Galaxy, the cloudy band of light that stretches clear across the night sky. How many galaxies are there in the universe? For years astronomers thought that the Milky Way was the universe. Now we know that there are billions of them. Gail Gibbons takes the reader on a journey light-years away.
13) The moon book
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c1997
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
[32] p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Identifies the moon as our only natural satellite, describes its movement and phases, and discusses how we have observed and explored it over the years.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
39 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Through infographics and illustrations readers will learn about the topic of solar systems. Explore the galaxy that surrounds our planet through numbers, facts, and figures."--
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
1st ed.
Fountas & Pinnell
J
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Although reluctant at first, the second graders in Mr. Hopper's class follow new student Luna's suggestion and perform as stars in a "midnight circus" on Family Night.
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm + 1 planisphere
Language
English
Description
Starfinder is the ideal introduction to the night sky and how to observe it. It explains all you need to know about the Solar System and the rest of the Universe and shows you how to find and recognize objects such as stars and planets. To help you build your astronomy skills, it includes a month-by-month observation guide, a detailed directory of all 88 constellations, and a planisphere that reveals the night sky.
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