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Author
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"For millennia, curious people have looked to the sky and wanted to understand the wonders that appeared. Readers can connect to the many parts of our universe visible to the naked eye and make inspiring connections to the science behind the stellar backdrop"-- Provided by publisher.
83) Star climbing
Author
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
When he cannot sleep, a little boy imagines himself on a nighttime journey across the sky where he can run and dance with star constellations.
84) Constellations
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Describes some of the constellations that can be seen in the night sky, including how to use constellations to find specific stars.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas, the follow up to our bestselling Amazing World Atlas, looks upwards to the skies for a fun- and fact-packed guide to astronomy. Featuring a mixture of photography and illustration, this hardcover book explores both the science of stargazing - explaining what can be seen in the night sky in different parts of the world - and the practicalities, with handy tips such as how to use a telescope. It also covers...
89) Night sky
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
"Gives detailed descriptions to identify more than 140 night sky objects".
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Follow an epic animal race, a quest for a disembodied hand, and an emu egg hunt in constellation stories from diverse cultures. We can see love, betrayal, and friendship in the heavens, if we know where to look. A world expert on cultural understandings of cosmology, Anthony Aveni provides an unconventional atlas of the night sky, introducing readers to tales beloved for generations. The constellations included are not your typical Greek and Roman...
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"This book explores the sun as our nearest star, different types of stars and constellations. It covers what stars are, where they come from, what makes them shine, what people thought of them in the past, and how we study stars today. A fun activity is provided along with advice on viewing stars. Beautiful photographs and simple text help to engage readers and aid their understanding"--Provided by publisher.
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