astronomy

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The stars tonight

1967
An introduction to the night skies through simple diagrams that show the monthly position of stars and constellations in the northern and southern sky.

Junior science book of stars

1960
Discusses the stars, constellations, planets, moon, and Milky Way.

Space myths, busted!

"Exposes 12 of the most enduring myths about space. Full-color spreads give readers essential information about each myth, including why it exists, the key players who proved it wrong, and what the truth really is"--Provided by publisher.

The ultimate interactive atlas of space

2008
Provides every young astronomer with an up-to-date overview of the known universe and the history of its exploration.

Stars and planets

Illustrations and text introduce children to the solar system, providing facts and information on the moon, the planets, stars, astronauts, and related topics, and discussing space travel, living in space, robot explorers on Mars, and more.

The sky observer's guide

a handbook for amateur astronomers
1985
Explains the use of binoculars and telescopes and what objects in the sky to look for.

Universe

a journey from Earth to the edge of the cosmos
2008
Collects two hundred full-color images of celestial bodies, including planets, stars, supernovae, black holes, and others.

Space

2002
Jack and Annie present information about the universe, including our solar system, and briefly describe the history of space travel and of the science of astronomy.

Mysteries of meteors, asteroids, and comets

What are asteroids, comets, and meteors made of? What can scientists do if an asteroid is headed toward Earth? Learn how astronomers prepare for space objects hitting Earth, from tracking them to building asteroid-hunting telescopes. Budding astronomers will learn all about meteors, asteroids, and comets, including the history of asteroids hitting Earth and the differences between space rocks.

The outer planets

2008
Presents information on Uranus, Neptune, and the dwarf planets, such as Pluto, covering their discovery, size, surroundings, and interiors.

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