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.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 '''Michael Driscoll can refer to:
A beautiful blend of clear and substantive text with lovely yet informative illustrations makes this guide a mentally and visually appealing introduction to astronomy Children learn the history of astronomy Astronomy is the oldest of the natural sciences, dating back to antiquity, with its origins in the religious, mythological, and astrological practices of pre-history: vestiges of these are still found in astrology, a discipline long interwoven with public and governmental astronomy, and and how we continue to explore and study space, There are full descriptions of elements of the solar system solar system, the sun and the surrounding planets, natural satellites, dwarf planets, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets that are bound by its gravity. The sun is by far the most massive part of the solar system, containing almost 99.9% of the system's total mass. . Readers learn what a comet's tail is made of and why the moon goes through its phases. One section outlines all the constellations in the night sky and explains how to find them--an included star finder finder, in law. Ordinarily the finder of lost property is entitled to retain it against anyone except the owner. It is larceny, however, for the finder to keep the property if he knows or can easily determine who owns it. aids this activity. Some ancient myths associated with constellations are retold re·told v. Past tense and past participle of retell. here. There is also a look toward the future with a peek at ideas for further space travel and creation of stellar outposts. Fun, glow-in-the-dark stickers are also included. Recommended for age 9 and up. BD&L. 2004, 93 p., color photos/illus., hardcover, $19.95. |
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