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Astronomy for Young and Old : A Beginner's Guide to the Visible Sky by Walter Kraul (2014, Trade Paperback)

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Astronomy for Young and Old: A Beginner's Guide to the Visible Sky by Kraul, Walter [Paperback]

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Product Identifiers

PublisherFloris Books

ISBN-101782500464

ISBN-139781782500469

eBay Product ID (ePID)14038798020

Product Key Features

Book TitleAstronomy for Young and Old : a Beginner's Guide to the Visible Sky

Number of Pages168 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicSky Observation, Science & Nature / Astronomy, Astronomy

Publication Year2014

IllustratorYes, Kamerl, Dazze

GenreNature, Juvenile Nonfiction, Science

AuthorWalter Kraul

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight18.3 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width8.3 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Reviews'From the rotation of the Earth to a constellation map to an image illustrating the spring equinox, the images help this book truly stand out... Students will appreciate this book for both its simplicity and depth, and so will more than a few adults. Reach for the stars, and add this one to nonfiction collections.' - School Library Journal 'It is a clearly illustrated excellent introduction to the night sky... Beautifully coloured, clear diagrams are there for each topic and included are some stunning photographs of particular phenomena.' - New View 'It is a book to read and re-read many times and it would be an invaluable guide for anyone who wished to find out more about astronomy.' - Home Education Advisory Service Bulletin 'The production, appearance, and layout of the book are superb. Stand-alone boxes on various topics complement the main narrative and most chapters have an additional summary box.' - The Observatory magazine", 'From the rotation of the Earth to a constellation map to an image illustrating the spring equinox, the images help this book truly stand out... Students will appreciate this book for both its simplicity and depth, and so will more than a few adults. Reach for the stars, and add this one to nonfiction collections.'- School Library Journal'It is a clearly illustrated excellent introduction to the night sky... Beautifully coloured, clear diagrams are there for each topic and included are some stunning photographs of particular phenomena.'- New View'It is a book to read and re-read many times and it would be an invaluable guide for anyone who wished to find out more about astronomy.'- Home Education Advisory Service Bulletin'The production, appearance, and layout of the book are superb. Stand-alone boxes on various topics complement the main narrative and most chapters have an additional summary box.'- The Observatory magazine", 'From the rotation of the Earth to a constellation map to an image illustrating the spring equinox, the images help this book truly stand outStudents will appreciate this book for both its simplicity and depth, and so will more than a few adults. Reach for the stars, and add this one to nonfiction collections.'-- School Library Journal'It is a clearly illustrated excellent introduction to the night sky... Beautifully coloured, clear diagrams are there for each topic and included are some stunning photographs of particular phenomena.'-- New View'Expressed in clear language, it is accessible to an older child or any beginner and is a valuable resource for teachers, parents or any enthusiast... The author and Floris Books are to be congratulated on such a first-rate introduction.'-- New View'This book is very readable as well as being interesting. It is a book to read and re-read many times and it would be an invaluable guide for anyone who wished to find out more about astronomy.'-- Home Education Advisory Service Bulletin, Spring 2014'The production, appearance, and layout of the book are superb. Stand-alone boxes on various topics complement the main narrative and most chapters have an additional summary box.'-- The Observatory magazine, 'It is a clearly illustrated excellent introduction to the night sky... Beautifully coloured, clear diagrams are there for each topic and included are some stunning photographs of particular phenomena.' -- New View 'Expressed in clear language, it is accessible to an older child or any beginner and is a valuable resource for teachers, parents or any enthusiast... The author and Floris Books are to be congratulated on such a first-rate introduction.' -- New View 'This book is very readable as well as being interesting. It is a book to read and re-read many times and it would be an invaluable guide for anyone who wished to find out more about astronomy.' -- Home Education Advisory Service Bulletin

Dewey Edition23

Number of Volumes20 vols.

Dewey Decimal520

SynopsisAstronomy, especially naked-eye astronomy, is a wonderful way for children and young people to engage with the world and universe around them. Many children quickly become fascinated with stars, planets and comets, learning skills that also help them develop generally. This book is a perfect introduction to astronomy for any child, whether or not ......, Astronomy--especially naked-eye astronomy--is a wonderful way for children and young people to engage with the world and universe around them. Many children quickly take to the stars, planets and comets, learning skills that also help their overall development. Astronomy for Young and Old is a perfect introduction to astronomy for any child, even if they do not have a telescope. It explains the visible constellations and explores the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, and meteorites. Color illustrations and diagrams at every stage help children relate what they are reading to what they can see in the sky. Suitable for budding astronomers in both the northern and southern hemispheres, whether in polar, temperate, or tropical latitudes--that is, everywhere This is an ideal introduction the wonders of stargazing., Astronomy, especially naked-eye astronomy, is a wonderful way for children and young people to engage with the world and universe around them. Many children quickly become fascinated with stars, planets and comets, learning skills that also help them develop generally. This book is a perfect introduction to astronomy for any child, whether or not they have a telescope. It explains the visible constellations and then explores the sun, moon, planets, comets and meteorites. Colour illustrations and diagrams at every stage help children relate what they are reading to what they can see in the sky. Suitable for budding astronomers in both the northern and southern hemispheres, and in polar, temperate or tropical latitudes (i.e., everywhere), this is an ideal introduction the wonders of stargazing., A perfect introduction to astronomy for people of any age, whether or not they have a telescope. Astronomy, especially naked-eye astronomy, is a wonderful way for children and young people to engage with the world and universe around them. Many children quickly become fascinated with stars, planets and comets, learning skills that also help them develop generally. This book is a perfect introduction to astronomy for any child, whether or not they have a telescope. It explains the visible constellations and then explores the sun, moon, planets, comets and meteorites. Color illustrations and diagrams at every stage help children relate what they are reading to what they can see in the sky. Suitable for budding astronomers in both the northern and southern hemispheres, and in polar, temperate or tropical latitudes (i.e., everywhere), this is an ideal introduction the wonders of stargazing.