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Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"The definitive visual guide to exploring all the marvels of the stars, the Milky Way, and the universe beyond. Chart the wonders of the cosmos in our own solar system and beyond with The Stars. Packed with 3-D artworks of each constellation and incredible new imagery from the Hubble Space Telescope, ground-based observatories worldwide, and more, this awe-inspiring guide features the most fascinating objects known to astronomy, from glittering star-birth...
46) Constellations
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Examines the three types of constellations in the universe documenting their history, how to locate them in the night sky, and the twelve Zodiac constellations, and includes charts for both the northern and southern hemispheres.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
[1989]
Language
English
Description
Those entirely unfamiliar with the heavens can now learn about eighty-eight constellations-- from Andromeda to Virgo--in a detailed reference that features instructions on how to find them, full-color maps, and discussions of the mythology associated with each
50) Stargazing
Author
Series
Publisher
Super Sandcastle, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Stargazing explores the science of what we see in the night sky. Kids will learn about Earth's most famous astronomers, find out the difference between a meteor and a meteorite, explore the constellations in the night sky and more. Engaging photos, exciting graphics, and a fun quiz at the end of each book will keep them learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Over thousands of years, stargazers have noticed shapes in the stars, also called constellations. Different cultures have seen mythical animals and heroes within these constellations, and many travelers have used the stars as a guide for their journeys. This book will show young astronomers how to read the night sky as they discover more than 20 unique constellations. From Canis Major to Cassiopeia, each constellation includes easy-to-check sky maps...
54) The star thief
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Young parlor maid Honorine and her friend Francis find themselves in the middle of an epic feud between a crew of scientific sailors and the magical constellations come to life"--
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"In this highly visual guide to observing the sky with the naked eye, kids aged 9?14 will delve into the science behind what they see. This captivating book offers a tour of our solar system and deep space, explaining how objects like Earth?s moon were formed and introducing the ?why? behind phenomena such as eclipses, northern lights, and meteor showers. Sky gazers will learn how to find and observe planets - no binoculars or telescopes required...