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A solar system study guide designed for kids can help children to grasp important science concepts in a fun and easy to learn way. A study guide can help introduce concepts like star systems, galaxies, rotational orbits, gravity and other important scientific basics in an interesting and engaging format. A study guide can teach kids about planets, moons, asteroids, comets and other celestial bodies and help their fascination with science blast off....
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The solar system is a complicated but very interesting subject to study. The problem is, school textbooks are so heavy with texts, they become very boring to children. The good news is, workbooks such as this exist. Using a hands-on and picture-dominated approach to learning, a child would have absolute fun learning about the star and the planets. Secure a copy today!
23) Cosmologies
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In the Greek world, the cosmos was, imagined as a unified living organism, eminently ordered and perfectly beautiful. In modern science, the cosmos is 'out there', but in traditional societies it is not only all around, but also 'in here', permeating everything from objects to thoughts and feelings. The 'Cosmologies' conference, given in 2009 in Bath, UK, is the seventh in a series of annual conferences hosted by the Sophia Centre for the Study of...
24) Dark Skies
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Witnessing the sweep of the Milky Way, the remains of comets burning up in our atmosphere, or the shimmering aurora, we better understand the universe and our place in it. Lonely Planet's Dark Skies, the first world's guide to astrotourism, can help you experience all of this and more first-hand.
Meticulously researched by dark sky expert Valerie Stimac, this comprehensive companion includes guides to 35 dark-sky sites and national parks, where to...
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A stunning ebook with clear navigation for admirers of astrophotography. This ebook has been built to W3C accessibility guidelines and will work with text to speech. The layout has been redesigned with clear navigation links to each of the competition entries within the Maps section. It is compatible with all ereading apps and devices. From the number one Astronomy publisher, this ebook showcases the most spectacular space photography, taken from...
26) The Universe
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Let Lonely Planet take you further than ever before with the world's first and only travel guide to the Universe. Developed with the latest data from NASA, we take you from our home on Earth and out into the far reaches of the solar system, then into our neighboring stars and planetary systems, and finally into the rest of our galaxy and the Universe.
This fascinating journey will help you explore space as you would the world with a Lonely Planet...
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Is astrology an art? How does art represent astrology and its practice? Is the visual language used by astrologers artistic? From Mesopotamia and Mediterranean culture to Mesoamerica and into the European Renaissance and the modern era, the nine chapters in this anthology explore the meanings of art and astrology, the iconography of astrology and the nature of its practice, the use of zodiac signs, and the portrayal stars and planets in literature...
28) Planet Earth
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Discover the wonder and learn the truth about our rocky home.
Why does life exist on Earth but nowhere else in our solar system? What causes Earth's seasons? What makes up the Earth's interior? This book answers these questions and many more about our rocky home. From Earth's place in space, to its atmosphere and time zones, everything readers need to know about planet Earth is covered!Planets and stars, moons and galaxies! The universe is a vast...
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Why would a child enjoy a Big Book of the Cosmos for Kids (Picture Book)? If you have a child that is inspired by the solar system and the planets, they will absolutely love a Big Book of the Cosmos for Kids. It is a picture book that shows magnificent photos of our solar systems planets and other planetary bodies. Likewise, explaining just what all these things are. Hollywood produces many sci-fi movies involving the solar systems. So it should be...
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Life on Earth would not exist without the brilliant objects we see in it; we would not be here without the light and heat of the Sun, and the rhythmic, tidal, biologically-vital, influences of the Moon. From earliest recorded history and in all societies the stars and planets, indeed the entire sky, have been a source of meaning for human affairs. In many cultures, the heavenly bodies speak to humanity and, often, humanity talks back. Sometimes the...
31) The Quiz Book for Science Lovers: Anatomy, Astronomy, Biology, Physics and More: Quiz Book for Kids
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If it's anatomy, astronomy, biology, physics and more that you're looking for, there here's a quiz book for you. Quiz books are ideal knowledge bombs because they contain bits of interesting information that you can easily digest. It is recommended that you have at least one quiz book at home for easy reference. Add this book to your library and get started learning.
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Study the stars, moon, sun and planets in this astronomy book for beginners. Basic knowledge on astronomy will provide an excellent foundation to the understanding of how life survives on Earth. At the end of this book, your child should be able to identify the key ingredients that make planets livable.
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Is Pluto the new member of the Seven Dwarves? Nah, not really. Scientists call it a dwarf for a special reason and you'll know what that is if you open this astronomy book for kids. Introducing children to astronomy can be pain-free if you use the right reference tools that your child can appreciate. An example would be this child-friendly picture book. Grab a copy now!
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If you're looking for a fun game to do with family and friends, how about trivia night? You can use this book as your source of questions focused on earth science, astronomy, anatomy and botany. There is a wealth of knowledge included in the many pages of this book. Be sure to choose an unbiased game master for a fun and fair play. May the best mind win!
36) Random Questions in Astronomy Answered in One Big Book: Astronomy Book: Children's Astronomy Books
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Enjoy a game of question and answer astronomy with family and friends. Throwing questions and getting answers is an effective way of knowledge acquisition. Your brain can remember better when it associates lessons with emotions; and in this case, it will be the emotion of thrill. So go ahead and download a copy of this book today.
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Imagine exploring one planet to the next. What discoveries will you learn from Mercury, Jupiter. Saturn and Neptune? Lucky for you, you don't need to ride a spaceship to go on explorations because information on those planets are already written in this book. Build your knowledge on astronomy one book at a time. Begin today.
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A parent who wishes to teach a child more about the universe needs to definitely help the child understand the many items that occupy our galaxy. This book would be excellent because a young child will not be skilled enough to gather information from a text only book. However, this is an illustrated guide of the cosmos that will show beautiful and artistically created pictures that will stick in the mind of a child. This also allows the child to ask...
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Why does the moon look like cheese? Is is true that there's a man in the moon? Open this educational book to find out the answer. This is a collection of moon facts that your child will enjoy reading and learning. Information is presented with the use of more pictures than text to encourage interaction and easy of absorption. Grab a copy now!
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Astronomy is the study of the world beyond our own. It is a huge subject to tackle but this book collection has the foundational knowledge ready for beginners to divulge. Encourage reading as a form of knowledge acquisition because it has wonderful side effects like improved focus and vocabulary. Start reading today.
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