Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations: 1 - Couverture rigide

Thacher, Meg

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1635860962 ISBN 13 : 9781635860962

Editeur : Storey, 2020

Synopsis

The sun, moon, stars, and planets have been a source of wonder for as long as humans have lived on earth. In this highly visual guide to observing the sky with the naked eye, kids aged 9–14 will delve into the science behind what they see. This captivating book offers a tour of our solar system and deep space, explaining how objects like Earth’s moon were formed and introducing the “why” behind phenomena such as eclipses, northern lights, and meteor showers. Sky gazers will learn how to find and observe planets ― no binoculars or telescopes required ― and star charts will show them how to spot constellations through the seasons and in both hemispheres. Activities include tracking the cycles of the sun and moon and observing the sky during daylight hours or on a cloudy night. Includes profiles of professional astronomers and sidebars on space technology and current issues, such as light pollution.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Meg Thacher is a lab instructor in Smith College’s astronomy department and the academic director for the Summer Science and Engineering Program for high school girls at Smith. A regular contributor to national children’s science magazines, she teaches astronomy workshops for school groups and scout troops. She has a BA in physics from Carleton College and an MS in astrophysics from Iowa State.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Explore the Wonders of the Sky

The sky is a gateway to the marvels of the universe. Night and day spectacular things are happening overhead, and you don’t need a telescope or binoculars to see them. With this book as your guide, take a journey through our solar system, around our galaxy, and into deep space, and experience the excitement of scientific discovery.

Know your way around the moon - understand cosmic events like eclipses, auroras, and meteor showers - learn star stories from all over the world - make your own astronomy notebook to keep track of your discoveries - and much more!

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Storey
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1635860962
• ISBN 13: 9781635860962
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 132
• Coordonnées du fabricant: WordUnited GmbH; distribution@wordunited.com; ; Theodorstrasse 105; DUSSELDORF; 40472; Allemagne