Astronomy
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MoonDevelop young astronomers by exploring basic space concepts. The moon lights up the night sky, but the light we see is really from the sun. It's just reflecting off the moon. The moon is the only place in our solar system that humans have...
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Solar System: Includes 20 New Images of Mars from CuriosityFeaturing incredible photography from satellites and manned spaceflights, from the International Space Station to the Hubble telescope, this book brings the night sky to life. The cosmos are an expansive and fascinating area to study. There is much that we don't know about space,...
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Exploring Space: From Galileo to the Mars Rover and BeyondLaunch into a truly out-of-this-world examination of the past, present, and future of humans in space. For centuries, humans have looked up at the night sky and wondered what it's like deep in space, far from Earth -- and now we've begun to find...
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Planets: A Solar System StickerbookTake a trip through the solar system and discover what s really up in the sky Packed with fascinating facts about planets, comets, asteroids and more, Planets is a galaxy of fun for young astronomers...and everybody who gazes at the night sky Create your...
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Find the ConstellationsContaining star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky, this classic book makes H. A. Rey's passion for astronomy evident on every page.New updates concentrate on the planetary and solar...
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Stars (a True Book: Space)A thorough exploration of stars.A True Book: Space series dives into the many components that make each planet distinctive and exceptional, as well as explore many of the other components that make up Space. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to...
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Encyclopedia of the History of Astronomy and AstrophysicsThis comprehensive Encyclopedia covers the full history of astronomy from its ancient origins in Africa, South America, the Middle East and China to the latest developments in astrophysics and space-based research. The initial articles, which are largely organised chronologically, are followed by numerous thematic...
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Celestial Harvest: 300-Plus Showpieces of the Heavens for Telescope Viewing and ContemplationDiscover more than 300 celestial wonders that can be viewed with common ""backyard"" telescopes. Describes and locates sun, moon, planets, star clusters, supernova remnants, and other phenomena. 1998 edition.Author: James MullaneyPublisher: Dover PublicationsPublished: 10/17/2012Pages: 120Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.73lbsSize: 10.96h x 8.40w x 0.30dISBN: 9780486425542About...
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Janice VanCleave's Astronomy for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments That Really WorkWhy do planets spin? How hot is the Sun? What keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth? What are Saturn's rings made of? What's a black hole in space? Now you can discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about basic...
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The Accelerating Universe: Infinite Expansion, the Cosmological Constant, and the Beauty of the CosmosAdvance Praise for The Accelerating UniverseThe Accelerating Universe is not only an informative book about modern cosmology. It is rich storytelling and, above all, a celebration of the human mind in its quest for beauty in all things.--Alan Lightman, author of Einstein's DreamsThis is...
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Skywatchers, Shamans & Kings: Astronomy and the Archaeology of PowerDiscover the celestial myths and cosmic rituals of ancient priests and kings . . .Drawing on intimate knowledge of the more than 1,300 ancient sites he has visited, E. C. Krupp, acclaimed writer and preeminent researcher, takes you to the world's essential sacred places...
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CometWhat are these graceful visitors to our skies? We now know that they bring both life and death and teach us about our origins. Comet begins with a breathtaking journey through space astride a comet. Pulitzer Prize-winning astronomer Carl Sagan, author of Cosmos and...
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American Practical NavigatorThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...
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The History and Practice of Ancient AstronomyThe History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy combines new scholarship with hands-on science to bring readers into direct contact with the work of ancient astronomers. While tracing ideas from ancient Babylon to sixteenth-century Europe, the book places its greatest emphasis on the Greek period,...
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Destination: MoonAn out-of-this-world exploration of the 1969 Moon landing from children's science expert Seymour Simon This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It's a fun way to learn to read and as...
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Planets, Spaceships, Moons, and StarsSpace is always an exciting branch of science to learn about, and it's even more exciting when fun facts are paired with enjoyable activities. As readers explore essential science curriculum concepts related to space--from the spaceships that travel the solar system to the planets...
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The Picture Book of SunsetsA Gift Book for Alzheimer's Patients and Seniors with Dementia Do you sometimes find it difficult to engage your loved one with dementia? To help them stay calm in the midst of an emotional reaction? To find activities you can share with them that...
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Space (Set of 8)For as long as humans have existed, we've turned our gazes to the sky and wondered what was out there. This fascinating series explores some of the natural and human-made objects in space, along with the technological advances that have allowed us to explore...
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Physics of the Sun: A First CourseWith an emphasis on numerical modelling, Physics of the Sun: A First Course presents a quantitative examination of the physical structure of the Sun and the conditions of its extended atmosphere. It gives step-by-step instructions for calculating the numerical values of various physical quantities...
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Explore TelescopesScientists use telescopes to see galaxies too far away to see in the night sky. But how do telescopes see so far? With energetic text and engaging backmatter, readers will discover how telescopes work and why scientists send them into space!Author: Lola SchaeferPublisher: Lerner...
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