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A child's introduction to the night sky : the story of the stars, planets, and constellations-- and how you can find them in the sky / Michael Driscoll ; illustrated by Meredith Hamilton.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2019Edition: Revised editionDescription: 95 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm + 1 planisphereContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
  • object
ISBN:
  • 9780762495504
  • 0762495502
Other title:
  • Night sky
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: Provides an introduction to astronomy, discussing how planets get their names, the best time to spot a "shooting star," and why the moon changes shape.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 520 D781 Available 33111009385416
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 520 D781 Available 33111009715729
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This charming exploration of the night sky -- featuring a star finder and glow-in-the-dark stickers -- which has more than a quarter of a million young astronomers enjoying the night sky in countries around the world, is now completely revised and updated.
A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky is the perfect introduction to the always fascinating world of astronomy. Children ages eight and up will find out what astronomers have learned (and are still discovering), what astronauts and scientists explore, and what they can find by gazing up into the sky at night.
Author Michael Driscoll explains how stars are born, the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, how to navigate the night sky, and more.
Whimsical color illustrations throughout and handy definitions and sidebars help engage younger readers and develop their interest. Also included are a nifty star finder tool and fun glow-in-the-dark stickers.

"Includes a Star Finder and glow-in-the-dark stickers of the solar system!"--Jacket.

Includes index.

Provides an introduction to astronomy, discussing how planets get their names, the best time to spot a "shooting star," and why the moon changes shape.

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