Space : visual encyclopedia / consultant, Carole Stott.
Material type:
TextPublisher: New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2016Edition: First American editionDescription: 203 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781465454720
- 1465454721
- DK space visual encyclopedia
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 520.3 S732 | Available | 33111008568335 | ||||
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 520.3 S732 | Available | 33111008493294 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Reach for the stars with this best-selling reference book for children. The comprehensive visual encyclopedia looks deep inside space, using stunning photography to excite younger readers and show them the many wonders of our extraordinary Universe.
From asteroids and comets to galaxies and planets, Space Visual Encyclopedia takes kids on an in-depth tour of our Solar System and beyond! Go starry-eyed as you learn about the different constellations and look to the skies for the rockets, shuttles, and telescopes used in the most incredible space missions to date.
Be inspired by the people who have influenced space history, from ancient astronomers to groundbreaking astronauts. Solve the mysteries of the Universe as you travel back to the Big Bang, experience the pull of a black hole, and come face to face with dark matter.
With its stunning visuals and amazing facts, Space Visual Encyclopedia is a must-have for every space enthusiast.
So what are you waiting for? 3-2-1, blast off!
Includes index.
Provides an exploration of space from the nearest planets of the solar system to far-off galaxies and examines the tools and techniques of space flight.