Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe, Fourth Edition

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A brief, introductory astronomy book designed for readers with little or no scientific background, A Beginner's Guide uses an exceptionally clear writing style. The authors present a broad view of astronomy without complex mathematics, yet the book discusses important concepts without simplification. The book's organization follows the popular and effective “Earth-Out” progression, starting with our planet and then moving through the solar system. A study of the Sun as a model star follows, then the book covers the Milky Way Galaxy, cosmology, and the universe as a whole. Because of its easy-to-read yet comprehensive coverage of astronomy, this book can serve as excellent reference material for those readers interested in learning about our universe.

Customer Reviews:

Solid Intro Astronomy Book.......2007-03-28

This textbook presents information about the Earth, solar system, and universe in a clear manner that avoids technical jargon while staying scientifically respectable. The author demonstrates the practical uses of mathematics throughout the book and the end of chapter questions challenge the reader's grasp of the material. It's a rarity for such a readable book to be written by a person with this author's impressive educational creditials. I would definitely recommend this text and any other written by Chaisson.

good condition and speedy delivery.......2005-09-19

item arrived in 2 days and was in perfect condition. completely satisfied. would recommend to others!

Way too expensive for a paperback.......2004-08-27

Attractive book but not a good value. All the information is available for free on the internet where it is periodically updated and can be referenced for free without wearing out.

Astronomy Text Book.......2004-01-06

Text book arrived in excellent condition (brand spankin' new) and in a timely manner (about 3 business days). I got a great deal too! No problems whatsoever. Thanks a bunch!

Great Textbook.......2001-03-01

For anyone who has a vague interest in astronomy, this would be the book to read. Albeit not entirely simple, this is a relatively straight forward book that uses excellent examples to explain difficult concepts. There are many charts and diagrams. How exactly does a black hole work? What's the difference between a nova and a supernova (not as simple as you might think)? Why do we get meteor showers? There is a bit of mathematics involved, but nothing too intimidating. This is an excellent textbook. Best of all, a CD-ROM is included with lots of multimedia content, study questions, and links to more sources. Avoid other dry textbooks and purchase this one.

Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe (5th Edition)

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Awesome
Publisher Fails!

Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe (5th Edition)
Eric Chaisson , and Steve McMillan
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Astronomy Student Lecture Notebook: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe
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ASIN: 013187165X

Customer Reviews:

Awesome.......2007-05-25

The book was just as i expected!!! it was new, no marks, and no bent pages! it was a great price and it looks like i just bought it from a book store!! shipped really fast! THANKS

Publisher Fails!.......2006-04-19

This textbook is an adequate basic astronomy text that covers all of the bases and as might be expected has many updates reflecting recent research in the field. However, much of the really cool photography, demonstrations, animations, and illustrations are not in the book but are supposed to be on the web-site to which purchasers are given free access for more than an academic year. Although the book was released months ago, the web-site will not be available before the end of May 2006. The Prentice Hall Product Support people took over three weeks to find this out and were unable to offer any other solution to the problem which was shared by half of my class section. Do not purchase this book; it is a ripoff. If you must buy it, buy an older edition that comes with the CD (which the rest of my section purchased.) You won't have to deal with Prentice-Hall. Even better, try "Discovering the Universe" which is better written and comes with a CD.

A Beginner's Guide to Constructing the Universe: Mathematical Archetypes of Nature, Art, and Science

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presents both practical and mystical aspects of numbers as they relate to nature
This book changed my life
A few gems--mostly blather
geometry for the art
Discover a hidden depth to numbers and geometry

A Beginner's Guide to Constructing the Universe: Mathematical Archetypes of Nature, Art, and Science
Michael S. Schneider
Manufacturer: Harper Paperbacks
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ASIN: 0060926716

Book Description

The Universe May Be a Mystery,
But It's No Secret

Michael Schneider leads us on a spectacular, lavishly illustrated journey along the numbers one through ten to explore the mathematical principles made visible in flowers, shells, crystals, plants, and the human body, expressed in the symbolic language of folk sayings and fairy tales, myth and religion, art and architecture. This is a new view of mathematics, not the one we learned at school but a comprehensive guide to the patterns that recur through the universe and underlie human affairs. A Beginner's Guide to Constructing, the Universe shows you:

Why cans, pizza, and manhole covers are round.
Why one and two weren't considered numbers by the ancient Greeks.
Why squares show up so often in goddess art and board games.
What property makes the spiral the most widespread shape in nature, from embryos and hair curls to hurricanes and galaxies.
How the human body shares the design of a bean plant and the solar system.
How a snowflake is like Stonehenge, and a beehive like a calendar.
How our ten fingers hold the secrets of both a lobster and a cathedral.
And much more.

Customer Reviews:

presents both practical and mystical aspects of numbers as they relate to nature.......2007-09-23

A Beginners Guide to Constructing the Universe shows the mathematical underpinnings of nature by explaining how nature makes use of the numbers 1 - 10 and also 12 and 13. For example number six is used by nature in the construction of many things including walls of cells as the six sided hexagon is a very stable geometric object. There is some focus on mystical aspects of math but not too much so that there ends up being a lot of practical knowledge to be found here. The Fibonacci sequence is presented along with the use it is put to by nature. There is a presentation of the golden mean also. I highly recommend this book to those who have had interest in math drilled out of them by the drudgery of unfocused arithmetic and algebra lessons. This book is a peak into the fascinating world of mathematics and should whet your appetite for more. One book to consider after reading this book is "Fascinating Fibonacci's" as it contains more detailed information on the material found in chapter 5 of this book.

This book changed my life.......2007-09-11

An amazing combination of mathematics, science, history, religion. As the story of geometry unfolds so unfolds many other stories of our universe.
Hint: invest in a compass, do the suggested activities and examples, have fun

A few gems--mostly blather.......2007-08-22

Reminds me of people who see number patterns in everything--even when it's mere coincidence. A few good ideas and concepts, but trying to tease them out is a chore. And some of the books statements are flat wrong--sorry, but nature is sometimes horribly prolific with resources, not studiously careful. If you are interested in a kind of metaphysical approach, it might be very interesting, but if you are interested in real numbers, real math, real life, um, not here. He points things out that are derived from a triangle or rectangle or the intersection of this or that . . . but really, the 'things' could be designed with other concepts in mind.

geometry for the art.......2007-08-03

I did very little geometry in school and as I was wanting to understand the golden mean I bought this book. I'm now on the number 5. This book discribes the making of the universe and how each number got its name. How everything starts from 1 and it goes on what 2 does and so on. It is deep reading but very interesting.

Discover a hidden depth to numbers and geometry.......2006-11-03

I always enjoyed geometry in school, and this book opened up a whole new depth to the subject for me.

Reading the book, I dug out my compass, pencil, straight edge and 30, 60, and 90 degree angles to perform the various exercises recommended by the author.

Constructing the various geometrical figures I found to be akin to creating mandalas. You create something originating in the abstract that becomes concrete, that in turn ultimately becomes personally meaningful.

Also, I learned to view several churches in town on a completely different level.

Reading this book, you will never look at the numbers one through ten in quite the same way again.

The numbers take on significance and hint at something sublime and even transcendent.

Through this book, I discovered the rich undercurrents of pythagorean number theory, and their application to the rich christian architecture of the medieval churches.

With all the fuss over feng shui, this book draws from our decidedly western tradition, revealing we have our own undiscovered architectural history that has yet to capture the popular imagination.

A wonderful introduction, chapter by chapter, number by number, to sacred geometry and the pythagoreanism that runs through it.

Exploring the Night Sky: The Equinox Astronomy Guide for Beginners

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Young Minds Latch onto the Stars
Christians Beware - Big Bang theory & ET fantasy
Christians Beware - Big Bang theory & ET fantasy
Did well in 1987 .... needs a new edition now.
The bok that hooked me onto astronomy

Exploring the Night Sky: The Equinox Astronomy Guide for Beginners
Terence Dickinson
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ASIN: 0920656668

Book Description

Exploring the Night Sky is aimed at novice star gazers anxious to expand their astronomical repertoire beyond the Big and Little Dippers. Dickinson has designed a superb introduction to astronomy that is clear, concise, beautifully illustrated, and very "user friendly" no matter what the child's age.

Customer Reviews:

Young Minds Latch onto the Stars.......2007-02-15

My eight-year-old grandson practically ate up this book, he was so excited and interested. He had gotten a telescope for Christmas and this book brought his explorations of the night sky to life.

Christians Beware - Big Bang theory & ET fantasy.......2002-12-13

I bought this for our science homeschool since it had a children's award and we just got a telescope. I was disappointed that the first page covers the Big Bang theory - an explosion formed the sun and earth - as well as on page 25. Then on pages 46-47 it covers extraterrestrials. It says "most people believe we are not alone", and "most of us would like to believe that we are not alone in this vast universe". Although he states there is no scientific evidence of alien life, he goes on to fantasize about what aliens could be like, ending with the statement that they would be so far ahead of us technologically, that they may have seen us and since we look primitive they decided not to contact us! I'm going to return the book. Although the other information is well written and the pictures are helpful, I find his big bang and alien assumptions improper food for the minds of my young. I feel sorry for the author, for he would not feel so alone in the universe if he realized there is a God.

Christians Beware - Big Bang theory & ET fantasy.......2002-12-13

Did well in 1987 .... needs a new edition now........2001-10-01

This is a good introduction, and the pictures are great. However, it's dated now. "Jupiter will be below Pegasus in 1987". The stargazing sections give a useful, though basic, guide to the night sky for each season, taking the reader logically from one constellation to another. References to the locations of the planets span 1987 to 1999. Don't look to this book if you want to know where to see the planets tonight. Despite that, the book was worth buying as a first introduction to astronomy.

The bok that hooked me onto astronomy.......2000-02-02

This wonderful book is the one that got me hooked onto astronomy when I was just an 8-year old boy. Now as I am in college and studying astronomy, this book even though old (written c. 1986), has not lost its charm and magic to me. The best part of this book is the beautifully rendered paintings of the night skies and other sights around the universe, which will leave you breathless and in awe of the majestic canvas of the skies. I give it a 2 thumbs up and many stars!

Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe

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New Book that was NOT a new Book
For the Non-Science Major
Astronomy Today 5th edition
A Paradox of Blind Astronomers!
A joy to read!

Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe
Eric Chaisson , and Steve McMillan
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall College Div
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Book Description

Chaisson/McMillan's writing style and pedagogically driven art program are recognized as being scientifically accurate yet accessible to non-science majors. The integrated media program contains the market's only E-book. It provides readers with innovative and interactive tools to learn and test their understanding of astronomy concepts. Topics covered include Astronomy and the Universe, Our Planetay System, Stars and Stellar Evolution, Galaxies and Cosmology, and more. For one or two-semester introductory astronomy course.

Customer Reviews:

New Book that was NOT a new Book.......2007-06-08

Simply put - I purchased this Astronomy book through Amazon because the price was the same as elsewhere but I would save on shipping. I expected a NEW book but received a Used Book in good condition.
The Book itself so far seems well laid out and interesting but the course I am taking has just reached the 1/3 mark toward completion.

For the Non-Science Major.......2007-03-08

This book is designed to be the astronomy book that non-science majors would use to meet their one-year of science requirement as part of their undergraduate degree. As such it is written without the mathematics content that would be normal in a course aimed at astronoly or physics students. In addition, this particular book has several advantages. To identify just a few:

1. Throughout the book there is an emphasis on teaching the scientific method. This area has been strengthened in this edition because (I'm guessing) the current attempts by the un-intelligent design people to disparage scientific theories.

2. Revised to include the latest discoveries being made by the Mars rovers and the down grading of poor Pluto to a minor planet.

3. Updating the current theories regarding dark matter and dark energy.

In summary this is a well written, well illustrated text, ideally suited for the non-scientists.

Astronomy Today 5th edition.......2006-03-11

I have had a lifetime love of Astronomy but have lacked the mathmatical background for a thorough understanding. Most popular books on the subject rarely cover the field in the manner that I desire. Astronomy Today is a textbook for a beginning course in astronomy at the college level and does, in fact, cover a great deal of information without the need for mathmatical knowledge. The authors express their ideas and information in clear, concise language and clearly manifest an enthusiasm for their subject. I have enjoyed the book immensely.

A Paradox of Blind Astronomers!.......2005-06-23

This is an excellent textbook, but I deducted one star (from a possible five-star rating) because of the absurd comments made by the authors in the beginning of the book. In this fourth edition of Astronomy Today, a textbook published by Prentice Hall for college students, the authors open the very first chapter with the following statements:

"Of all the scientific insights attained to date, one stands out boldly: Earth is neither central nor special. We inhabit no unique place in the universe. Astronomical research, especially within the past few decades, strongly suggests that we live on what seems to be an ordinary rocky planet called Earth, one of the nine known planets orbiting an average star called the Sun, a star near the edge of a huge collection of stars called the Milky Way Galaxy, which is one galaxy among countless billions of others spread throughout the observable universe."

Huh!? Earth isn't special? Compare the other planets in our Solar System to Earth and tell us it isn't special. And Earth is "...an ordinary rocky planet..."? It's the only planet we know of with vast oceans of liquid water, a breathable atmosphere, lush vegetation, and a spectacular collection of life forms. The authors of this textbook must have been "out to lunch" when they wrote that trite introduction, or... this is just another deliberate attempt by "philosophers of gobbledygook" to strip the Earth of its special place in the universe and to squash any special characteristics that may differentiate it from everything else in the cosmos. I strongly suspect the latter viewpoint is the correct one.

The fact is the Earth is indeed a very special place, and the Sun is a very special star. In fact, the Sun-Earth relationship represents a very special arrangement that permits life to thrive upon our planet. Mercury, Venus and Mars may be nothing more than ordinary rocky planets, but Earth is truly unique from all the other planets in our Solar System, and may be truly unique in all the universe.

I stand by my initial rating of the textbook: 4 stars and an excellent read. I just have a wee bit of a problem with blind astronomers.

A joy to read!.......2005-02-18

This book is really outstanding! It contains 757 pages of text (not counting the preface and appendix), about 480 (mostly quite smallish) photos, some 400 drawings/figures/illustrations and almost 50 tables. The writing style is very clear, not at all dry or overtly technical. It is a joy to read this book. I know of no other book that clarifies all kind of astronomical subjects as thoroughly and understandably as this book (and I did read many books on astronomy.....). Highly recommended!

The Backyard Stargazer: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Skywatching With and Without a Telescope

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Very comprehensive!
Absolutely Great!
Beautiful, Easy-To-Read Beginner's Guide
Gazing at The Backyard Stargazer

The Backyard Stargazer: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Skywatching With and Without a Telescope
Patricia Price
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The Backyard Astronomer's Guide

ASIN: 1592531482

Book Description

Stargazing is an activity that lasts a lifetime. There is nothing like the thrill of glimpsing at the rings of Saturn for the first time or seeing, with the aid of a simple pair of binoculars, a fuzzy patch in the sky resolve into a cluster of sparkling stars. The Backyard Stargazer will help you discover new wonders in the night sky, whether you observe from a lounge chair in your backyard, a camp set up far from city lights, or the deck of a ship on a special stargazing cruise.

Written in a conversational, accessible style, The Backyard Stargazer is a down to earth guide to observing the night and daytime sky without having to invest in a lot of equipment.

You will discover:

What you need to get started: a clear night, a red light flashlight, and a copy of The Backyard Stargazer to guide your observing sessions
Seasonal star maps to help you spot constellations ,and more, year round
Things you never knew about the Moon, Sun, and planets
What causes an eclipse and how you can travel to see one
How stars are born and where comets come from
How to photograph auroras, meteors, and constellations
What you can see with the naked eye, binoculars, and, when you're ready, a small telescope

Includes 46 easy projects for planet watching, moon viewing, and constellation spotting!

Customer Reviews:

Very comprehensive!.......2006-06-18

I bought this book after recieving my first telescope as a gift. I had no clue what I was doing with it. This book taught me to start with the basics. It includes 'assignments' that really help get you some experience. I deffinatley recommend it!

Absolutely Great!.......2006-05-23

Pat Price's book, the Backyard Stargazer may be intended for the absolute beginner, but it never once talks down to the reader. Price's lively provocative narrative inspires and informs. Plus for someone with some knowlege of the night sky, it is a welcome guide to putting it all together and making a game plan for getting serious about astronomy. I love the way the information is organized as Price takes us on a journey, giving us some historical information, then introducing us to our own solar system, the moon and the planets, stuff you can do in your own backyard without a telescope, then venturing out into deep space where all sorts of wonders await. What's really great about this book is that Price makes it seem all so accessible and takes some of the mystery out of what it takes to get to know the night sky. The book is packed with information and tons of facts; how to start observing the planets and the moon; what you can do with a pair of good binoculars (which is a lot!!); tips on what to look for in a telescope; whether or not you need to get a telescope, what's out there to see in deep space; plus wonderful sky charts and gorgeous photographs. After her introduction, Price dives right in and gives us observing projects in almost every chapter. The book is never too technical but is always entertaining and informative and because it's easy to read it never bogs down. I would think this book would appeal to all ages and if you're thinking of getting started in astronomy, whether you are an absolute beginner or have had a casual interest in astronomy all your life, this is the book for you!!

Beautiful, Easy-To-Read Beginner's Guide.......2006-04-23

As a late-comer to amateur astronomy, over the past three months I've been reading all the "recommended" beginner books for the hobby. After finishing five others, I stumbled across this book. If I had it to do all over again, "The Backyard Stargazer: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Skywatching With and Without a Telescope," by Pat Price, is the book that I would have read FIRST--before attempting to tackle some of the other, more comprehensive astronomy "starter" pubs. In my view, this book contains everything a good first read on a subject should contain: an easy-to-comprehend discussion; easy-to-understand charts and diagrams; and absolutely beautiful photographs and illustrations. This book conveys all of the astronomy beginner "basics" using a friendly, conversational writing style. As with a gripping novel, I became eager to continue reading it all the way to the end. At less than 150 pages and fully packed with photos, I finished it in a little over a day(including copious notes). And you don't need to be taking up amateur astronomy to read this book. It is an excellent primer for anyone who wants to know more about the stars, planets, our sun, comets, eclipses, binoculars, telescopes, and astrophotography. This book tells you how and why "sky things" work, and includes star charts ("Sky Maps") to help you navigate the night sky. The appendices provide a wealth of information regarding online resources and future significant astronomical events. This book has earned my highest recommendation: BUY IT--read it--then tell a friend about it (I will.)

Gazing at The Backyard Stargazer.......2006-04-02

There's a lot to learn when it comes to astronomy but you must have a good understanding of the basics and that's exactly The Backyard Stargazer gives us. Starting with a nice introduction to the history of astronomy, we take our first step out under the sky. Under the stars, we're shown how to observe the night sky; how to read its air quality, how dress properly, the use of a red filtered flash light and how to relax when observing.

Now we're ready to use that knowledge for an evening's stargazing, what should we be looking for? Here the author takes us through the easy things like the moon the planets and the sun followed by nebulae, star clusters, galaxies and other members of the celestial zoon and, of course stars and constellations

Throughout The Backyard Stargazer, we're given tid bits to think about such as light pollution, astronomical history, how to safely look at the sun or the stars got their names.

Like any good guide, The Backyard Stargazer, doesn't tell us everything. We have to undertake some self guided studies. At the end of each chapter, we're given some homework to do that augment's the chapter.

For many of us its all about the tools and chapter 10: Adding Optics fill the bill nicely. Here we can drool and dream about the perfect telescope or how to choose a good pair of binoculars.

Capter12 is another favourite: Astro Travel. Astronomical Bed and Breakfasts and astronomy tours have become quite a niche market of late and getting larger and this chapter just touches on things the travelling astronomer can do.

This book is a great book for the budding astronomer. It's one that can be read in a weekend but will take a lifetime to absorb.

Buy it!

Observing Variable Stars: A Guide for the Beginner

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A very good, clear, step-by-step guide
A Must read for Amateur Astronomers

Observing Variable Stars: A Guide for the Beginner
David H. Levy
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Book Description

Variable star astronomy is one field that still allows amateur astronomers to make significant contributions to the advancement of science. Everyone can play a part in variable star observations, using a small telescope, binoculars, or even the naked eye. Written by an award-winning astronomer, Observing Variable Stars provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of variable star observation for the amateur. The book begins with advice on binoculars and telescopes, and on how and when to observe stars effectively. Levy then explains the ways in which to interpret variation in light output in terms of the life of a star, from birth to sometimes violent death. All the major variables are described and classified, as well as other variable objects such as active galaxies, asteroids, comets, and the sun. The book also illustrates how astrophysicists interpret variations in light output in terms of the evolution of stars. Observing Variable Stars contains a seasonal guide to the night sky usable in all latitudes. Throughout, practical observations serve to complement the text, making this an enjoyable, readable introduction to an exciting area of astronomy.

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A very good, clear, step-by-step guide.......2000-08-05

David is an enthusiastic and inspiring writer. This book can effectively take you through the very beginnings of variable star observation and set you on your way to becoming a productive observer able to submit valid data to organizations like the American Association of Variable Star Observers. Get it.

A Must read for Amateur Astronomers.......2000-06-25

A great book for the amateur astronomer that is looking for new stars to observe or wishes to contribute observations of variable stars to professional organizations. David Levy is an excellent writer and does a fine job of explaining the tricks and tips of observing these peculiar objects.

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Stargazing for Beginners
John Mosley
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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Binding: Paperback

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An educational guide to stir interest in the stars

A Beginner's Guide to the Universe
Andrew Conway , and Rosie Coleman
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0521806933

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A Beginner's Guide to the Universe is a fascinating introduction to astronomy and the wonders of the night sky. It begins by looking at the universe as a whole, describing what we can see in the night sky. The authors then go on to explore the planets of our solar system, from the hot world of Mercury near the Sun to the distant, frozen world of Pluto. Moons, asteroids, meteoroids and comets are described in detail, and objects outside the solar system are explained. Young readers will learn what stars are, and how they cluster together to form galaxies that allow us to map out the furthest reaches of our Universe. A key feature is a section in which John Brown, Astronomer Royal for Scotland, answers astronomy questions posed by schoolchildren. This guide will also appeal to adults wishing to learn about astronomy for the first time. Andrew Conway is a lecturer in astronomy, based in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the Open University, UK. He is an active researcher in solar physics, and has given many lecture courses on popular astronomy. He is also a regular guest lecturer at astronomical societies. Rosie Coleman is a primary school teacher in Scotland, UK, and has taught children for almost thirty years. She has given many educational talks, and produced material for use in schools throughout Scotland.

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An educational guide to stir interest in the stars.......2003-04-08

Written by Andrew Conway (a professional astronomer) and Rosie Coleman (a primary school teacher), A Beginner's Guide To The Universe is an amazing, fact-filled science book especially recommended for inquisitive young readers ages seven to fourteen, but which would be intrinsically interesting introduction for readers of any age or background. Color artwork and photography superbly enhance the enriching and informative text packed from cover to cover with information about the solar system, planets, galaxies, and beyond. An amazing and educational guide to stir interest in the stars, A Beginner's Guide To The Universe is enthusiastically recommended for personal, school, and community library Astronomy collections.

Looking at the Sky (My First Field Guides)

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Looking at the Sky (My First Field Guides)
Jennifer Frantz
Manufacturer: Grosset & Dunlap
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0448424886
Release Date: 2002-03-18

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what a great idea.......2003-06-03

I think this is a great book for introducing young kids to astronomy. I bought it for my 4 year old son at the bookstore and caome online to order their other books .... It's a very hands on type of book with about 18 easy activities to do with your kid. And it comes with a page of stickers which you place on the activity page after you complete that activity. It's as basic as you can get which makes it easy to understand. It covers time, clouds, rainbows, moon, planets, stars. Really a great idea.

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