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2) Stargazers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
640L
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English
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"Vetted by an expert, this new and updated edition introduces scientific facts about the stars, as well as how we look at and learn about them, through simple text and bold illustrations. From ancient names for constellations to modern innovations in telescope technology, this book covers a broad range of ideas without overwhelming the reader. It introduces and reinforces important vocabulary for the aspiring astronomer, explaining everything in clear,...
4) Stargazing
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English
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This ebook has been optimized for tablets. This fully illustrated one-stop guide will show you how to look at and understand the night sky. To make your progress easier, it comes with color illustrations and expert advice throughout. Full color charts, photographs and illustrations show the planetary motions and offer information on astrological events, while detailed diagrams help to explain the movement across the sky and what stars are visible...
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English
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"As NightWatch, Terence Dickinson's classic stargazing guide, heads toward its 40th anniversary, Dickinson has been working with a small group of trusted colleagues to give this groundbreaking reference an overhaul that will take it deep into the 21st century. Longtime astronomy writer and sky observer Ken Hewitt-White leads the editorial team. A central aspect to this new edition is the subtle improvements to the unique seasonal star charts that...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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A is for Andromeda, our neighbor galaxy. B is for Big Dipper, that's an easy one to see. John Farrell takes kids on a rhyming tour of the night sky, from A to Z, with spectacular full-color photographs and facts about the wonders of space. From distant Andromeda, a galaxy made up of billions of stars, to the constellation of the zodiac, Farrell covers the high points of outer space. How do you find Jupiter or Venus? How does the Moon cause the tides...
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English
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With fully illustrated star charts, gorgeous astrophotography and step-by-step project instruction, this family friendly book is the only guide you'll ever need to navigate the night sky. Learn about the phases of the moon, how to conduct your own deep-sky observations, how the universe is expanding, our search for life on other planets, meteors vs. meteorites, sunspots and solar flares, best eclipse-viewing techniques-everything you need to know...
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English
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"Starfinder is the ideal introduction to the night sky and how to observe it. It explains all you need to know about the Solar System and the rest of the universe and shows you how to find and recognize objects such as stars and planets. To help you build your astronomy skills, it includes a month-by-month observation guide, a detailed directory of all 88 constellations, and a planisphere that reveals the night sky at any time of the year. The planisphere...
19) Constellations
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Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Featuring over 100 state-of-the-art star maps, straightforward explanations of astronomical principles and terms, and practical tips on how to discover the stars -- whether through the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope -- Constellations provides everything you need to know to discover the wonders of our cosmos and become an expert stargazer"--Jacket.
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English
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"Become a young astronomer. Learn about Hercules, Pegasus, and more. Best-selling author, educator, and naturalist Jonathan Poppele presents a kids' introduction to the joys of stargazing. Young readers will quickly gain confidence by discovering when to look, where to look, and what to look for" --
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