Sky gazing : a guide to the moon, sun, planets, stars, eclipses, constellations
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Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
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Central - Kids Nonfiction | J 520 THACH | Checked Out | May 9, 2024 |
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Published
North Adams, MA : Storey Publishing, [2020].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
131 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Notes
General Note
"Glow-in-the-dark cover!" -- Cover.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"With 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"--,Provided by publisher.
Description
"The sun, moon, stars, and planets have been a source of wonder and fascination for as long as humans have inhabited the earth. In Sky Gazing, a highly visual guide to observing the sky with the naked eye, kids aged 9-14 will delve into the science behind what they see, whether they live in a dark rural setting or under the bright lights of the city. Exploring astronomical objects and events, this captivating book takes young readers on a tour of our solar system and deep space beyond, with explanations of how objects like Earth's moon were formed and the "why" behind phenomena such as eclipses, northern lights, and meteor showers. Curious sky gazers will discover how to find and observe planets -- no binoculars or telescopes required! -- and star charts will guide them in spotting constellations throughout the seasons and in both hemispheres while they learn about constellation myths from cultures around the world. Activities include tracking the cycles of the sun and moon and observing the sky during daylight hours or on a cloudy night, while astronomer profiles and sidebars on space technology and current issues such as light pollution help ground kids' discoveries in the ancient and enduring science of studying the sky."--Amazon.com.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Astronomy -- Juvenile literature.
Astronomy -- Observers' manuals -- Juvenile literature.
Constellations -- Juvenile literature.
Handbooks and manuals.
Instructional and educational works.
Moon -- Observations -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Planets -- Observations -- Juvenile literature.
Stars -- Juvenile literature.
Sun -- Observations -- Juvenile literature.
Astronomy -- Observers' manuals -- Juvenile literature.
Constellations -- Juvenile literature.
Handbooks and manuals.
Instructional and educational works.
Moon -- Observations -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Planets -- Observations -- Juvenile literature.
Stars -- Juvenile literature.
Sun -- Observations -- Juvenile literature.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Thacher, M. (2020). Sky gazing: a guide to the moon, sun, planets, stars, eclipses, constellations . Storey Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Thacher, Meg. 2020. Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, Constellations. Storey Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Thacher, Meg. Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, Constellations Storey Publishing, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Thacher, Meg. Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, Constellations Storey Publishing, 2020.
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