Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations
Explore the wonders of the sun, moon, stars, and planets with this visual guide for kids aged 9-14. Learn the science behind eclipses, northern lights, and meteor showers, and find constellations without telescopes. Includes activities, star charts, and space technology insights.
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The sun, moon, stars, and planets have always amazed people.
In this colorful guide, kids aged 9-14 can learn to watch the sky with just their eyes. This exciting book explores our solar system and space, explaining how things like Earth's moon were created and why events like eclipses, northern lights, and meteor showers happen. Sky watchers will discover how to find and see planets without any special tools, and star maps will help them spot constellations during different seasons and in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Activities include following the sun and moon's cycles and watching the sky during the day or on cloudy nights. The book also features profiles of real astronomers and information on space technology and issues like light pollution.
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Brand: Storey Publishing
Publisher Date: 10/13/2020
Author: Meg Thacher
Dimensions: 11.00 x 11.00
UPC: 9781635860962
Ages: 9-14
Pages: 132
