Synopses & Reviews
From the big bang to meteor showers, from moon phases to solar eclipses, this wonderfully lively introduction to astronomy is like an armchair rocket ship flying kids to the stars. Along the way, they'll learn how fast light travels and the different shapes of the galaxies; get a closer view of the heavens with the help of telescopes; see a star being born; and discover what the constellations look like Down Under. Journey to the outer planets like Jupiter and Saturn, and make a mobile that shows their relative distances. Build a "projector" out of a cereal box and explore the evening sky right from the bedroom. There's even information on Martian Meteorites! Remarkably clear explanations of scientific concepts, enticing photos and illustrations, fascinating fun facts, and enjoyable activities make this truly stellar!
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From the big bang to meteor showers, this lively introduction to astronomy is like an armchair rocket flying kids to the stars. They'll learn how fast light travels and the different shapes of the galaxies; get a closer view of the heavens with the help of telescopes; and see a star being born. Remarkably clear explanations of scientific concepts, enticing photos and illustrations, fascinating fun facts, and enjoyable activities, make this truly stellar.
Synopsis
Kids learn how fast light travels and the different shapes of the galaxies; get a closer view of the heavens with the help of telescopes; and see a star being born. Remarkably clear explanations of scientific concepts, enticing photos and illustrations, make this truly stellar.
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“After beginning with an explanation of the microscopes parts and uses, the authors discuss how to focus, making a smear slide, and...other techniques. Almost every page includes a full-color photo of a slide...useful for beginners as well as youngsters who have had some experience with a microscope.”—
School Library Journal.