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Astronomy: a visual guide / Ridpath, Ian; Sparrow, Giles; Stott, Carole 2018  Book
Stott, Carole Book
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Publication New York, Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2018.
Description 352pGreyish black spine
Summary/Abstract Provides a comprehensive guide to the universe, from craters on the Moon to Jupiter's Great Red Spot, and includes maps of the night sky, profiles of constellations, and tips on using binoculars and telescopes.
Contents Part one. History. The beginnings of astronomy The rise of astrophysics Our place in the Universe Into orbit The race to the Moon Shuttles and stations Exploring the Solar System Unlocking the stars Pushing the limits. Part two. The Universe. Origins (The structure of the Universe The Big Bang The first stars and galaxies The expanding Universe The fate of the Universe) Phenomena (Star classification Stellar life cycles Multiple stars and clusters Variable stars Galaxies Planets of other stars) The Solar System (Our Solar System The Sun Mercury Venus Earth The Moon Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto Comets and meteors Asteroids and meteorites). Part three. The Night Sky. Observation (The appearance of the sky Finding your way Starting observing Binoculars Telescope astronomy Astrophotography) The constellations (Mapping the sky Understanding the charts Guide to the constellations) Monthly sky guide Almanac
Standard Number 9781465473622 Hb.
Key Words Astronomy  ;  Constellations  ;  Stars  ;  Universe  ;  Solar system  ;  UOI - Solar System  ; 
Lexile 1360L 
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Astrophysics for young people in a hurry / Tyson, Neil DeGrasse; Mone, Gregory 2019  Book
Tyson, Neil DeGrasse Book
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Publication New York, Norton Young Readers, 2019.
Description 176pWhite spine
Summary/Abstract America's most celebrated astrophysicist invites young readers to explore the mysteries of the universe. From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bit-sized pieces. This book describes the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe clearly. Building on the wonder inspired by outer space, this book introduces an exciting field and the principles of scientific inquiry for young readers.
Standard Number 9780393356502 Pb.
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ID:   018471


Black holes and baby universes: and other essays / Hawking, Stephen 1993  Book
Hawking, Stephen W. Book
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Publication London, Bantam Books, 1993.
Description 173pWhite spine
Summary/Abstract This book sheds light on the darkest regions of space and time and considers an extraordinary array of possibilities for our future.
Standard Number 9780553406634 Pb.
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ID:   025714


Once upon a star: a poetic journey through space / Carter, James; Hernandez, Mar (ill.) 2018  Book
Carter, James Book
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Publication London, Caterpillar Books, 2018.
Description 32pBlack spine
Summary/Abstract In this poetic tour of the universe, children learn about the Big Bang and the origins of life on Earth.
Standard Number 9781848576544 Hb.
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ID:   007776


Really short history of nearly everything / Bryson, Bill 2003  Book
Bryson, Bill Book
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Publication Great Britain, Random House, 2003.
Description 169pSilver Spine
Summary/Abstract Explores the mysteries of time and space and how, against all odds, life came to be on the wondrous planet we call home.
Standard Number 9780385614801 Hb.
Key Words Space  ;  IGCSE  ;  Earthquakes  ;  Earth  ;  Science  ;  Universe  ; 
Prehistoric animals  ;  Science - Popular works  ;  Prehistoric peoples 
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ID:   015582


Story of science: an illustrated history / Challoner, Jack 2012  Book
Challoner, Jack Book
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Publication Sydney, Weldon Owen, 2012.
Description 96pBlack Spine
Summary/Abstract Provides highlights of 500 years of scientific discovery, that changed our understanding of how the world around us works.
Contents 1. Earth Moves! (1540s - 1630s): Working out our place in space with: Nicolaus Copernicus, Joseph Kepler, Galileo Galilei 2. This Air (1630s - 1650s): Proving that nothing really does exist, and introducing: Evangelista Torricelli, Otto von Guericke, Robert Boyle and Robert Hooke 3. Tiny Things (1660s-1670s):
Standard Number 9781742522807 Hb.
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ID:   003871


Universe / Discovery Channel 2004  Book
Discovery Channel Book
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Publication India, Jacqueline A. Ball, 2004.
Description 124pYellow Spine
Series Young Discoverers
Summary/Abstract Describes our corner of the galaxy, the origins of the universe, the discoveries of the space and a record of the Earth's story.
Contents Solar system Universe Space Exploration History of the Earth
Standard Number 8179911802 Hb.
Key Words IGCSE  ;  Astronomy  ;  Universe  ;  Cosmology 
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ID:   011196


Universe / Simon, Seymour 1998  Book
Simon, Seymour Book
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Edition 2006
Publication New York, Harper Collins Children's Books, 1998.
Description 32pBlack spine
Series Smithsonian
Summary/Abstract Describes the expansion of the universe as a result of The Big Bang.
Standard Number 9780060877255 Pb.
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ID:   000647


Universe: Space Exploration, Black holes, Extraterrestrials / John Farndon 2004  Book
Farndon, John Book
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Publication Great Britain, Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd, 2004.
Description 40pYellow Spine
Series Bulletpoints
Summary/Abstract Explores the Universe and describes about space exploration, blackholes, and extraterrestrials.
Contents The Universe The Big Bang Extraterrestrials Clusters Quasars Distances Einstein Atoms Nuclear Energy Radiation Light Elements Magnetism Gravity Black Holes Dark Matter Space Telescopes Space Exploration
Standard Number 1842363778 Pb.
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Universe Vol - 7 / Childcraft 1985  Book
Childcraft Book
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Publication World Book Inc., 1985.
Description 168pBrown Spine
Series Childcraft
Summary/Abstract Learn about the universe and our planet in depth through this volume.
Contents Our nearest star Our neighbour in space The sun's family The distant stars Galaxies of stars Astronomy ancient and modern Journey into space The future Index
Standard Number 0716660075 Hb.
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