Stars
by Roost Books
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Who isn’t fascinated by the sheer size of the universe? Stars offers a straightforward guide to what we know and how we know it—from the Big Bang to star nurseries andto the beginnings of life on planet Earth. Find out why you can’t draw a diagram of the solar system to scale, discover how gravity holds our planet together, and learn why we’re all made of stardust.
Included inside:
• season-by-season guide to stargazing
• double-sided star chart covering the northern and southern hemispheres
• pull-out activities, including Test Your Eyesight cards and a “What do you weigh on other planets?” spinning wheel, plus four sheets of stickersADAM FORD is an ordained Anglican priest, now retired, and is both a keen stargazer and an enthusiastic grandparent—the perfect combination for the challenging task of explaining the universe to the under-twelves. He has an MA in Indian Religions and lectures on astronomy, Buddhism, and Hinduism.Explore the cosmos from your own backyard! With games, stickers, and more
Included inside:
• season-by-season guide to stargazing
• double-sided star chart covering the northern and southern hemispheres
• pull-out activities, including Test Your Eyesight cards and a “What do you weigh on other planets?” spinning wheel, plus four sheets of stickersADAM FORD is an ordained Anglican priest, now retired, and is both a keen stargazer and an enthusiastic grandparent—the perfect combination for the challenging task of explaining the universe to the under-twelves. He has an MA in Indian Religions and lectures on astronomy, Buddhism, and Hinduism.Explore the cosmos from your own backyard! With games, stickers, and more
PUBLISHER:
Shambhala
ISBN-10:
1611802830
ISBN-13:
9781611802832
BINDING:
Hardback
PUBLICATION YEAR:
2016
NUMBER OF PAGES:
48
BOOK DIMENSIONS:
8.5600(W) x 7.4100(H) x 0.5500(D)
AUDIENCE TYPE:
General/Adult
LANGUAGE:
English