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Sun, Moon & Planets
Usborne Explainers form a charming and
innovative series for young readers, packed with straightforward
explanations about familiar, everyday things. Clear, simple text and bright,
detailed illustrations combine to make the books both informative and fun.
Ages 7-9 7.65" x 8" 24 pages
No. BUG20-SM. Only $4.95 |
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Young Scientist -
Stars & Planets
From the highly successful Usborne Young Scientist Series. Completely revised and updated in the light of new discoveries made in
recent years. Exciting scientific topics and concepts are explained in a
clear visual style, with straightforward text, which instantly arouses
interest. Safe, simple projects and experiments reinforce understanding.
Ages 9-13. 8.65" x 10.75" 32 pages.
No. BUG200-YS. Only $6.95 |
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Stars and Planets Big Book
A fascinating visual experience packed with facts and the latest information
about our solar system, space exploration and star-spotting. Stunning
photography and up-to-the-minute images from the NASA web site are
especially impressive due to the extra-large format of the book. A 16 page
standard format edition, identical in content, is also available. A great
deal is included in this book...These pages not only impart concepts about
phenomena in space but could also be used in a shared reading input to the
Literacy Hour to model headings, captions and the relationship between text
and illustrations.
Ages 6 and up. 15.5" x 15.5" 16
pages.
No. BUG20-BB. Only $14.95 |
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Earth & Space Series:
Stars
Want to hear an
incredible fact? That faint white stripe in the night sky is really
billions of stars from another arm of our own galaxy, the Milky Way. Sound
crazy? Read all about our own galaxy, and the billions of others,
throughout the universe. Now that's a lot of stars! Ages 8-14.
8" x 10.5" 32 pages.
No. BUG20-ES. Only $12.95 |
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Constellation Guidebook
Chock-full of glorious
photographs, charts, and maps--with images on virtually every spread--this
ultimate celestial guidebook answers all beginners' questions. Locate every
constellation and star grouping; use the meridian to establish when each
constellation will appear in your area; and know visual cues for recognizing
the planets. The dazzling pictorial section points out and defines all the
deep-space objects: stars of various types; our own galaxy, the Milky Way;
clusters and nebulae. Search through star, constellation, and orientation
maps; distinguish visible radiation and see how our atmosphere limits and
distorts our view. Children and adults.
224 pages (all in color),
No. BUG20-CG. Only $17.95 |
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Jump Science - Our Solar System
More Information on Jump Science
Books
Jump Science Experiment Books introduce young children to basic science concepts and
principals. Toward accommodating their relatively short attention span, each subject
is covered in a terse, but interesting way. Minimum text, presented in large
type. Large, colorful pictures and simple experiments. Below are typical
two-page spreads.
BUG20-JS. Only $5.95 |
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Stars and Planets
With over 176 pages of fascinating text, fabulous maps, special charts, and
photos of objects--some invisible to the naked eye--this travel guide to
space will take you into orbit. Explore our galaxy and the infinity of
galaxies beyond--you'll see how stars appear from different geographical
latitudes, as well as the constellations.
27 sky charts each contain at least two detailed descriptions of especially
interesting objects to observe with binoculars or a telescope. Precise data
alerts you to the most important astronomical events that will occur in the
coming years. These crystal-clear color images of planets, star systems, and
nebulae will send you dashing to the telescope to look for your own
discoveries.
176 pages (all in color), 8 5/8 x 8 5/8. Deluxe Paperback with flaps
No. BUG20-SP. Only $17.95 |
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DK Handbook: Stars and Planets
More on DK Handbooks
Stars and Planets is an accessible and comprehensive guide to observing the night sky,
suitable both for beginners and more experienced astronomers. Prepared in association with the Royal Greenwich Observatory, the
superbly clear star charts can be used almost anywhere in the world to
locate and identify constellations, individual stars, and deep-sky
objects. Interesting and prominent features of the night sky are examined
in a monthly guide, which is complemented by fascinating accounts of all
88 constellations and the objects they contain, including notable stars,
star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. Each of the planets in the Solar System is illustrated and described in
detail, while the often complex process of locating planets in the night
sky is made as simple as possible with unique charts and diagrams. For
those new to astronomy, a highly visual introduction explains many of the
basic concepts, and offers expert advice on the best methods and equipment
for observation. A concise glossary explains any scientific and technical
terms used. 5.9" x 8.4" 224 Pages. Paperback.
No. BUG20-DK. Only $18.95 |
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