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1) The stars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
32 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 19 cm.
Description
A simple introduction to the stars, covering the different types, and how they form.
2) Stars
Author
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 32 cm.
Description
Explores the wonder of stars, whether they are in the night sky, on a plant as a promise of fruit to come, or in one's pocket for those days when one does not feel shiny.
Author
Series
Sliver of stardust volume 1
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
374 pages ; 22 cm
Description
After a strange encounter at a science competition, Wren Matthews discovers a secret magical order known as the Fiddlers, and must learn to use the power of stardust to save them, herself, and the world from the return of a sinister enemy.
Author
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Description
This second edition of Find the Constellation contains star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky with planetary and solar system information in the latter part of the book. Facts and figures for each planet have been revised, and new scientific information has been added, such as Pluto's reclassification as a dwarf planet.
6) Night sky
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
159 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Description
Provides a guide for beginning stargazers, including sky maps and constellation charts, identification tips, and space facts and jokes.
Author
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
93 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Description
Children eight and up will enjoy this conversational but information-packed introduction to astronomy and stargazing, which includes the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, and how to navigate the night sky. Whimsical color illustrations on every page and handy definitions and sidebars help engage younger readers and develop their interest. The...
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
470 pages : illustrations (mostly color) ; 26 cm.
Description
"Welcome to the Universe is a personal guided tour of the cosmos by three of today's leading astrophysicists. Inspired by the enormously popular introductory astronomy course that Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss, and J. Richard Gott taught together at Princeton, this book covers it all--from planets, stars, and galaxies to black holes, wormholes, and time travel. Describing the latest discoveries in astrophysics, the informative and entertaining...
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Description
"Phoebe helps her dad set up telescopes on the sidewalk outside his store. It's a special night --Saturn and Mars are going to appear together in the sky. But will Phoebe be able to see them with all the city lights? Raindrops begin to fall, followed by lightning and thunder. Phoebe is filled with disappointment as she and her father hurry inside to wait out the storm. But suddenly the power fails and then, amazingly, the rain and clouds disappear....
15) Island of glass
Author
Series
Guardians trilogy (Nora Roberts) volume 3
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
"Three stars--of fire, water, and ice--have fallen from the skies, and now three women and three men have come together to find them. But on the quest for the final star, they'll discover that possessing it won't be enough to stop the destruction of themselves--and of their world... As the hunt for the Ice Star leads the six guardians to Ireland, Doyle, the immortal, must face his tragic past. Three centuries ago, he closed off his heart, yet his...
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Description
"As a curious little chipmunk leaves his nest to greet the twilight, he gazes at the glittering sky above him. He can't help but also notice the sparkling dewdrops on a spider's web, the lights of the fireflies, and the shimmers of moonlight on the water. 'How I wonder what you are!' marvels the tiny creature, launching a dreamlike quest to reach for the stars."--Amazon.com.
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
254 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 28 cm
Description
"Space: a visual encyclopedia reveals everything you need to know about the universe. Over 800 stunning images combine with illuminating descriptions to transport you to the depths of space. Discover dramatic solar storms, supermassive black holes, and hurtling comets on this dazzling journey through the universe. Learn about the race to launch tourist into space, witness the historic first steps of record-breaking astronauts, see inside the Hubble...
Author
Series
Poppleton volume 3
Pub. Date
c1998
Physical Desc
48 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Description
Poppleton the pig goes stargazing, tries out a new bed before he buys it, and goes sailing for the first time.
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