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Author
Series
Publisher
Learning Triangle Press
Pub. Date
c1998.
Language
English
Description
Provides children ages six through nine with information about the stars, planets, nebulae, comets, meteors, moon, constellations, and classic myths through an investigation of one small square of night sky near Orion; and includes experiments and activities, sky maps, and a resource list.
Author
Publisher
Quercus
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Each short essay is accompanied by an image or a clear diagram to help unravel complex ideas. Beginning with the constellations and finishing with the latest cosmological theories, this is the perfect reference guide to this fascinating subject. Contents include: The celestial sphere, Piscis Austrinus, the Earth-Moon system, Io and Ganymede, Kuiper Belt Objects, Measuring stellar properties, Nuclear fusion, Red and orange dwarfs, Open star clusters,...
8) Black holes
Author
Series
Publisher
Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Black holes are some of the most mysterious objects in the universe! They have a gravitational pull that's so strong that nothing can escape them. Black holes grow larger by attracting anything that's near them, including entire stars. This book takes readers on an exciting out-of-this-world voyage and uncovers cutting-edge technology while supporting STEM and NGSS standards. Each book contains fact boxes, sidebars, a glossary, an index, and places...
16) Astronomy
Author
Series
Publisher
Usborne
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
690L
Language
English
Description
How do astronomers study planets, stars and galaxies? What are rovers and where have they landed? How do different telescopes work? In this book, you'll find out the answers and lots more fascinating facts about astronomy.
18) The solar system
Author
Series
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2010.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
580L
Language
English
Description
A simple introduction to the solar system that provides information about the sun, planets, and space exploration.
Author
Publisher
Bluesource and Friends
Pub. Date
[2019?]
Language
English
Description
Astronomy is inherently more observational rather than an elemental study of science. All measurements are performed at a greater distance from the object of interest, with no control of quantities such as chemical composition, pressure, or temperature. You will also understand the study of the solar system with relation to the gravitational attraction that holds the planets in their elliptical orbits around the sun. An early study of the universe...
Author
Publisher
Springer
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
There are many books covering different facets of astrophotography, but few of them contain all the necessary steps for beginners in one accessible place. Astrophotography is Easy! fills that void, serving as a guide to anybody interested in the subject but starting totally from scratch. Assuming no prior experience, the author runs through the basics for how to take astrophotos using just a camera-including cell phones and tablets-as well as a telescope...