Astronomy: Discoveries, Solar System, Stars, Universe

By Carole Stott

Book Overview

A panoramic look at astronomy, this book covers every aspect of the subject and chronicles the discoveries made by stargazers, from the ancient Egyptians and Aztecs to today's advanced space probes.

Crammed with authoritative information and interesting facts about everything from the birth of stars to the search for extraterrestrial life, this fascinating book offers children a broad perspective on their universe. Crisp, up-to-date photographs complement the text, while detailed captions and diagrams bring clarity to more complex concepts. There's information on how to identify familiar and unusual constellations as well as answers to the questions that have intrigued both children and great astronomers since the beginning of civilization.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 075345582X
• ISBN13: 9780753455821
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.4" x 12.5"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

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Ever wonder about Space? It all seems to me one big mystery. How are stars made? What do astronomers do? Wonder no any more! This is a guide book of astronomy. Lots of topics are included such as the solar system, stars, and famous astronomers. The book is divided into 3 main sections: Looking at the Universe, The Solar System, The Realm of the stars! The glossary and the index were very helpful to me in report writing! Yes the book includes NASA photos that help the text come to life! This is a close as we will get to space!

With lavish illustration including NASA photography!

Presented in full color with NASA photographs, Astronomy by Carole Stott is a fascinating, informative, and a very highly recommended introduction to the mysteries of the Solar System and beyond for young readers. Up-to-date facts on heavenly bodies, stargazing, and the latest discoveries help fire a child's natural curiosity in this captivating science book enhanced throughout with lavish illustration (including NASA photography!).