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Stars: A New Way to See Them
Recently revised, this classic guide to star-gazing is sure to delight astronomers of all ages! With more than 40 charts, diagrams and a sprinkling of humor from the author of the popular Curious George series, this book is designed for children (and adults!) who want find stars for the mere pleasure of it.
Beginning with an overview of the shapes in the sky (constellations), the author has recreated the customary drawings of constellations to make it easier for readers to visualize the constellations. Rather than old style of placing detailed pictures over star groupings, he chose a "dot to dot" format, which offers similar images of the constellation simplified. In the 2nd part, he offers detailed constellation charts and images. The 3rd part provides twelve calendar charts showing you where to look for the constellation and when to look at it at different hours of night, at all times of the night, from nearly any location. In the final section, he provides explanations of how factors such as tilt of the earth's axis and the earth's constant progression around the sun lead to an ever-changing sky; times and time zones; zodiac and the planets; the moon and much more. While the details are worthy of high school level texts, the author's presentation is straightforward and relaxed making them understandable for (nearly) all ages.There is some brief evolutionary commentary. Comparing this to Find the Constellations (#015556) from the same author, you will find this book contains more in-depth information about the stars, more history and detailed star maps. An excellent introduction to the night sky for children of all ages. 160 pgs, pb ~ Deanne
Containing 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.Second edition updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information in the latter half of the book. Facts and figures for each planet have been revised, and new scientific information has been added, including sections on earth-asteroid collisions, black holes, supernovas, the Kuiper Belt (asteroid belt beyond Neptune), Pluto's reclassification, and how the moon was formed.
Product Format: | Softcover Book |
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Brand: | Clarion |
Author: | H.A.Rey |
Grades: | 2-AD |
ISBN: | 9780544763449 |
Length in Inches: | 11 |
Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
Weight in Pounds: | 1.3 |