Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations

The sun, moon, stars, and planets have been a source of wonder for as long as humans...
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Author: Meg Thacher
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Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations by Thacher, Meg

Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations

$45.18

Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations

$45.18
Author: Meg Thacher
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
The sun, moon, stars, and planets have been a source of wonder for as long as humans have lived on earth.

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 -- and star charts will show them how to spot constellations through the seasons and in both hemispheres.

Activities include tracking the cycles of the sun and moon and observing the sky during daylight hours or on a cloudy night. Includes profiles of professional astronomers and sidebars on space technology and current issues, such as light pollution.

Author: Meg Thacher
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Published: 10/13/2020
Pages: 132
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.90lbs
Size: 11.00h x 11.10w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781635860962
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 12/01/2020 pg. 117

About the Author
Thacher, Meg: - Meg Thacher is a lab instructor in Smith College's astronomy department and the academic director for the Summer Science and Engineering Program for high school girls at Smith. A regular contributor to national children's science magazines, she teaches astronomy workshops for school groups and scout troops. She has a BA in physics from Carleton College and an MS in astrophysics from Iowa State.

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