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Now in full color and thoroughly revised, this perennial bestseller is the most comprehensive and successful beginner's astronomy books in the market. For a generation, Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide to the night sky. Now this classic beginner's guide has been completely revised to bring it up to date with the latest discoveries.
Updated with the latest, most accurate information, new online...
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The ultimate guide to the final frontier
This alphabetical tour of the universe provides all the history, science, and up-to-the-minute facts needed to explore the skies with authority. Packed with more than 3,000 entries that cover everything from major observatories and space telescopes to biographies of astronomers throughout the ages, it showcases an extraordinary array of newfound wonders, including micro quasars, brown dwarfs, and dark energy,...
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A beginner's book on astronomy, which should enable anyone to locate the various constellations. Primer for Star Gazers explains in simple pictures and directions, with brief consideration to fixed stars, the northern sky and the planets. It includes a star calendar.
5) Outer space
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IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Explores the vastness of the universe, including facts about comets, meteors, and planets.
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"In this groundbreaking book, world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's thorniest philosophical conundrums, armed with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science. Together with distinguished physicist James Trefil, Tyson presents questions that have preoccupied humanity for millennia. Then, using the latest theories, from the Big Bang to string theory and the multiverse, he explores the answers, bolstered with stunning images...
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IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 2
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The universe is rapidly expanding. Of that much scientists are certain. But how fast? And with what implications regarding the fate of the universe? Ellen Jackson and Nic Bishop follow Dr. Alex Fillippenko and his High-Z Supernova Search Team to Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii, where they will study space phenomena and look for supernovae, dying stars that explode with the power of billions of hydrogen bombs. Dr. Fillippenko looks for black holes--areas...
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Tracing the evolution of humankind's pursuit of astronomical knowledge, this resource looks deep into the furthest reaches of space. Children will follow along as the realization that the Earth is not at the center of the universe leads all the way up to recent telescopic proof of planets orbiting stars outside the solar system. In addition to its engaging history, this book contains 21 hands-on projects to further explore the subjects discussed....
11) Looking up!
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Discover all the cool things you can see in the night sky! Learn all about telescopes and how they help us see the moon and stars up close. The vibrant images in this book keep students engaged and excited about astronomy. Easy-to-read text helps simplify scientific concepts. This reader also includes instructions for an engaging science activity and practice problems to further students' understanding of astronomy in a creative way. A helpful glossary...
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Follow along as NASA launches the Mars 2020 Mission, perhaps the most ambitious hunt yet for signs of ancient life on Mars. In February 2021, the spacecraft blazes into the Martian atmosphere at some 12,000 miles per hour and lowers the Perseverance Rover into the rocky Jezero Crater, home to a dried-up river delta scientists think could have harbored life. Perseverance will comb the area for signs of life and collect samples for possible return to...
13) Space
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IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Words, photos, charts, and illustrations combine to explain the mysteries of space. All these are arranged in short bursts of information that will ease comprehension for learners of all kinds.
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Choosing and Using the New CAT will supercede the author's successful Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, which has enjoyed enthusiastic support from the amateur astronomy community for the past seven years.
Since the first book was published, a lot has changed in the technology of amateur astronomy. The sophistication and variety of the telescopes available to amateurs has increased dramatically. Computerized SCTs, Maksutov-Cassegrains,...
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Helmut Abt opted for astronomy as a vocation because... well, it was fun. Dr. Abt will delight readers with this light-hearted memoir of a career in 20th century astrophysics, its challenges, its participants, and the fascinating places in the world he visited. With humor and insight he takes readers on the journey of a lifetime filled with stars and exciting adventures. Among other stories, he tells how he located the site of the first national observatory...
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Based on the lost theories of Isaac Newton and Lord Kelvin, "Atoms All the Way Down" explores an alternative theory to the "Big Bang" in which galaxies are "atoms" and stars are "light." The book offers explanations for everything from spiral galaxies to black holes, galaxy "jets," the "cosmic web" (galaxy superstructure), and the relationship in between mass and color in the "main sequence" of stars.
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A guide to viewing stars, the moon, planets, meteors, comets, and aurora through binoculars. Features a foreword by renowned astronomer and writer David Levy. Includes a complete guide to current binocular brands and models and explains what to look for in each season.
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Kids can discover the darkest corners of the solar system and then go beyond them with a trip through the Biggest, Baddest Book of Space. Readers will learn the secrets of the biggest planets, get to know flying space rocks, get lost in giant black holes, go on an outer space exploration and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing.
19) Explore the sun
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The Sun is the closest star to Earth. It makes life on Earth possible. Explore the Sun reveals the amazing details of the Sun. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject.
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