Exploring the Night Sky: The Equinox Astronomy Guide for Beginners
Language: English
Published by Firefly Books, 1998
- Softcover
- Used
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A beautifully illustrated beginner’s guide to astronomy by renowned science writer Terence Dickinson. Exploring the Night Sky introduces young readers to stars, planets, constellations, and deep space through clear explanations and striking visuals. Winner of the New York Academy of Sciences Children’s Science Book Award. Printed on acid-free paper in Canada. A classic educational title for curious minds and space enthusiasts.
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- Title
- Exploring the Night Sky: The Equinox Astronomy Guide for Beginners
- Author
- Dickinson, Terence
- Publisher
- Firefly Books
- Publication year
- 1998
- Condition
- Very good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0920656641
- ISBN 13
- 9780920656648
- Illustrator
- Bianchi, John
- Item weight
- 200 grams
- Dimensions
- 21 centimeters width by 21 centimeters height by 1 centimeter depth
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.
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About the Author
Terence Dickinson is a prolific science writer specializing in astronomy. More than one million copies of his books are in print. He is the recipient of many national and international science awards, including the New York Academy of Sciences Book of the Year Award and the Royal Canadian Institute's Sandford Fleming Medal. He live near Kingston, Ontario. Dickinson's new edition of Nightwatch has already sold over 75,000 copies.
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