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Author
Publisher
Capstone Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2014
Language
English
Description
"This book explores the sun as our nearest star, different types of stars and constellations. It covers what stars are, where they come from, what makes them shine, what people thought of them in the past, and how we study stars today. A fun activity is provided along with advice on viewing stars. Beautiful photographs and simple text help to engage readers and aid their understanding"--Provided by publisher.
8) Seeing stars
Author
Publisher
Phaidon Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
A graphically stunning, comprehensive introduction to the constellations This artful and accessible introduction to constellations equips readers with the information they need to locate, name, and explain all 88 internationally recognized constellations. Each cluster of stars is featured alongside the "story" (mythological or historical) behind its naming, tips on how to find it, what times of year it is visible, and key stars and asterisms within...
10) Gemini
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Learn about the constellation of Gemini, named after the Greek myth of twin brothers, Castor and Pollux.
11) Star climbing
Author
Publisher
Laura Geringer Books
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
When he cannot sleep, a little boy imagines himself on a nighttime journey across the sky where he can run and dance with star constellations.
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
A handy field guide for the best stargazing experience whether in your own back yard, camping, or travelling--including information showing you which planets, constellations, stars, and manmade objects you can see with a telescope, or just your naked eye! The night sky is full of amazing things to see--from shooting stars and constellations to planets and satellites--but it can be hard to tell what you're seeing, or where to look for the best view....
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited, parte de Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
Español
Formats
Description
"¿Cómo medimos el universo? ¿Dónde se halla el horizonte de sucesos? ¿Qué es la materia oscura? Desde los inicios de la humanidad, la gente ha alzado la vista al cielo con el afán de entenderlo. Así, a lo largo de los siglos, la ciencia astronómica ha ensanchado las fronteras del conocimiento humano en el intento de comprender el universo y nuestro lugar en él. Con un lenguaje claro, [esta libro] proporciona breves y sencillas explicaciones...
20) Henry's stars
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA)
Pub. Date
[2015?]
Language
English
Description
Henry the pig is excited to spot the Great Pig in the sky one starry night, but when he shows the other farm animals, he gets frustrated because they each see something different.
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