Ridpath, Ian

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Stars and planets

An illustrated guide to the stars and planets, providing a general introduction to astronomy; containing a detailed guide to the Solar System; featuring an alphabetical catalog of the constellations; and including a month-by-month companion to the night sky.

Stars and planets

An introduction to the stars and planets of our universe with a discussion of their characteristics and the equipment used to study them. Also includes a brief history of astronomy.

Stars and planets

1982
An introduction to the stars and planets of our universe with a discussion of their characteristics and the equipment used to study them. Also includes a brief history of astronomy.

The monthly sky guide

2003
An identification guide to the stars and constellations visible on any night of the year in the northern hemisphere. Includes maps of the night sky for each month and a 'fist' symbol to show the scale.

Secrets of space

1981
Discusses the planets of our solar system, the behavior of stars, and milestones in space exploration.

Man and materials: plastics

1975
Discusses the history, composition, production, uses, advantages, and disadvantages of plastics and the distinctive properties of various kinds.

Man and materials: stone

1975
Discusses such aspects of stone as geological formation, the Stone Age, quarrying, shaping, and past and present uses.

Man and materials: oil

1975
An introduction to oil covering its origins, recovery from the earth, refining, and present and future uses.

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