Astronomy
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Ancient Earth, Ancient Skies: The Age of Earth and Its Cosmic SurroundingsHow old is Earth? How old are the planets, the Moon, meteorites, stars, and the Universe itself? How do scientists know these things? If you've ever asked yourself some or all of these questions, then this book is for you. Planet Earth and the...
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Master the Dsst Astronomy ExamThe nationally recognized credit-by-exam DSST(R) program helps students earn college credits for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom such as; learning from on-the-job training, reading, or independent study. DSST(R) tests offer students a cost-effective, time-saving way to use the knowledge they've acquired outside of...
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MazzarothThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...
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The 1950sDuring the 1950s, the United States became a world leader in business, technology, and health care. The invention of the polio vaccine and the establishment of NASA set the stage for scientific advancement. Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat, spurring the...
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Copernicus' Secret: How the Scientific Revolution BeganNicolaus Copernicus gave the world perhaps the most important scientific insight of the modern age, the theory that the earth and the other planets revolve around the sun. He was also the first to proclaim that the earth rotates on its axis once every...
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The Story of AstronomyTrace the development of astronomy from early Greek stargazers to the ambitious pioneers: Brahe, Copernicus, Kepler, and Newton - who braved persecution and ridicule to fight for a science that relied not on ancient authorities and scriptures, but on logic, math, and careful observation....
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Turn Right at OrionThis ingenious book is the account of an epic astronomical journey, a tale told by an early-twenty-first-century human sailor among the stars. The account is discovered, as an alien translator's note reveals, sixty million years in earth's future -- the product of one man's...
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Curtis Wilson, Selected Writings: Dean's Lectures and Other Writings for St. John's CollegeCurtis Wilson was a revered tutor and two-time dean at St. John's College in Annapolis for over fifty years. He was also an eminent historian of science, who published many significant studies in the history of astronomy and physics. This collection of his writings...
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EarthThis intimate and beautiful study of Earth investigates the relationship between our planet, the sun, and the moon. Why are there seasons on Earth? How does day pass into night? What protects the Earth from the sun's intense heat? Why is the surface of...
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Comets, Meteors, and AsteroidsWhether they appear as distant specks in an astronomer's telescope or shoot brilliantly across the evening sky, comets, meteors, and asteroids have fascinated sky gazers throughout history. But where do these racing celestial bodies come from, and what can they teach us about our...
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Seeing in the Dark: How Amateur Astronomers Are Discovering the Wonders of the UniverseIn Seeing in the Dark, a poetic love letter to science and to the skies, Timothy Ferris invites us all to become stargazers. He recounts his own experiences as an enthralled lifelong amateur astronomer and reports from around the globe -- from EnglAuthor: Timothy...
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Universe in Creation: A New Understanding of the Big Bang and the Emergence of LifeWe know the universe has a history, but does it also have a story of self-creation to tell? Yes, in Roy R. Gould's account. He offers a compelling narrative of how the universe--with no instruction other than its own laws--evolved into billions of galaxies...
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The Sun, Our StarAuthor: Robert W. NoyesPublisher: Harvard University PressPublished: 05/21/2014Pages: 263Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.23lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63dISBN: 9780674429284
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Life on Other Planets: A Memoir of Finding My Place in the UniverseA stunning and inspiring memoir charting a life as an astronomer, classically-trained actor, mother, and Black woman in STEM, searching for life in the universe while building a meaningful life here on Earth As a kid, Aomawa Shields was always bumping into things, her...
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An Introduction to Star FormationGuiding the reader through all the stages that lead to the formation of a star such as our Sun, this advanced textbook provides students with a complete overview of star formation. It examines the underlying physical processes that govern the evolution from a molecular...
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Prisons of Light: Black HolesIn this jargon-free review of one of the most fascinating topics in modern science, acclaimed science writer Kitty Ferguson examines the discovery of black holes, their nature, and what they can teach us about the mysteries of the universe. In search of the answers,...
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Carl Sagan's UniverseCarl Sagan's many contributions to science and society have been profound and far-reaching, influencing millions of people around the world. He carried out significant research in planetary science, was closely associated with the US space program, created the highly acclaimed television series Cosmos, and...
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Mapping and Naming the Moon: A History of Lunar Cartography and NomenclatureAlmost thirty years after the Apollo missions, "Tranquillity Base", "Hadley Rille", or "Taurus-Littrow" are names still resonant with the enormous achievements represented by the lunar landings. But how did these places get their names? Who named Copernicus crater? Where did all those names on...
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Make Your Own Press-Out SpaceshipsKids can discover interplanetary marvels with these four imaginative spaceships, rendered in a colorful Pop Art style. Simple diagrams illustrate the vehicles' easy assembly, and the fold-out pages are filled with punch-out nose cones, rocket boosters, and other parts. Playful illustrations accompany fun facts...
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Where No Man Has Gone Before: A History of Nasa's Apollo Lunar ExpeditionsThis official NASA history chronicles the behind-the-scenes conflicts and cooperation during the Apollo expeditions. It shows how the space agency's scientists, who were primarily interested in the Moon itself, worked out their differences with the engineers, who were charged with the astronauts' safe landing...
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