Johnson, Kelsey
Summary: "Over thousands of years, stargazers have noticed shapes in the stars, also called constellations. Different cultures have seen mythical animals and heroes within these constellations, and many travelers have used the stars as a guide for their journeys. This book will show young astronomers how to read the night sky as they discover more than 20 unique constellations. From Canis Major to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.8 JOHSmibert, Angie
Summary: Introduces the cycles of the night sky, including why the night sky changes, different constellations, and discover how the moon is involved.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Childs World 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 520 SMIGillingham, Sara
Summary: Illustrated guide to the 88 internationally recognized constellations with stories and legends. Includes key star information, location descriptions, and maps.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Phaidon Press, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.8 GILPlait, Philip
Summary: Drawing on the latest scientific research and his prodigious imagination, a renowned astronomer and science communicator takes us on an immersive tour of the universe to view ten of the most spectacular sights outer space has to offer, including the strange, beautiful shadows cast by a hundred thousand stars.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton & Company 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 520 PLAProudfit, Benjamin
Summary: "Astronomy is a branch of science that's concerned with space, planets, stars, and the universe. Astronomers are scientists who try to understand the workings of the universe by studying celestial bodies and whatever else lies beyond Earth's atmosphere. How exactly do they do this? In this illuminating book, readers will discover how astronomers conduct research, collect data, and analyze their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2022
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Place a hold to request this item.Rabe, Tish
Summary: Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat introduces Sally and Dick to the planets, stars, and moons in our universe.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 1999
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: 520 Rabe,1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: BR RED RAB
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 520 RABBailey, R. J.
Summary: "Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early fluent readers to a career in astronomy. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pogo Books are published by Jump! 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 520.23 BAISummary: "An introduction to galaxies and the universe for primary and intermediate grade students, with information about their formation and features. Includes a list of highlights for each chapter, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2014
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Place a hold to request this item.Hunter, Tim B.
Summary: "This is a guidebook for the naked eye viewing and enjoyment of the night sky. The book assumes the reader is literate but not particularly knowledgeable about the sky. Emphasis is on naked eye viewing with an occasional reference to using binoculars or a small telescope. Any time of day or night is fair game for an observing session, though there is an emphasis on early evening viewing, often...
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Arizona Press 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 520 HUNKnight, Robert N.
Summary: "An introduction to stars with information about their age, size, colors, and other characteristics. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.8 KNIHankin, Rebecca
Summary: "An introduction to quasars and black holes with information about their formation and characteristics. Includes diagrams, fun facts, a glossary, a resource list, and an index"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.8 HANStille, Darlene R.
Summary: "An introduction to galaxies with information about their formation and characteristics. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2017
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Place a hold to request this item.Stille, Darlene R.
Summary: "An overview of the structure and nature of objects that make up the universe. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.1 STITrotta, Roberto
Summary: "Here's what it is about: For tens of thousands of years, the stars were our constant companions. In the glow of today's artificial lighting, when even professional astronomers study the universe by staring at screens rather than through eyepieces, we have forgotten this intimacy with the cosmos. Roberto Trotta is here to remind us: one of our species' most enduring and (literally) universal...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Basic Books 2023
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Summary: "An introduction to unusual objects and phenomena in the universe. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2017
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Place a hold to request this item.Knight, Robert N.
Summary: "An introduction to stars with information about their formation and life cycle. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.8 KNIDunlop, Storm
Summary: "A comprehensive month-by-month handbook to the stars and constellations visible from North America in 2019, this practical guidebook is both an easy introduction to astronomy and a useful reference for seasoned stargazers. Features include: Advice on where to start looking and how to navigate ths sky; Easy-to-use star and constellation maps for each month with descriptions of what you will...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Firefly Books, Ltd. 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 523 DUNKrantz, Laura
Summary: "How likely is it that humans aren't alone in the universe? Reports of strange lights, UFO sightings and alien encounters abound-and some (like recent accounts from U.S. Navy pilots) even sound credible. And in recent years, armed with state-of-the-art technology and better information, the search for extraterrestrials overflows with exciting possibilities. Within our own solar system,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 576.8 KRAMortillaro, Nicole
Summary: "2024 Night Sky Almanac is the ideal resource for both novice and experienced sky watchers in the United States and Canada, with all the advice, information and data that enthusiasts need to understand and enjoy the wonders of the night sky. This in-depth guide first introduces readers to the objects in the sky--from stars, to comets, to globular clusters--and then takes them through the cosmic...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Firefly Books 2023
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: 523 MOROseid, Kelsey.
Summary: An illustrated guide to the heavens combines the myths, historic significance, and various interpretations of objects seen in the night sky, including the recognized constellations, meteors, eclipses, planets, and moons.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 523 OSEStille, Darlene R.
Summary: An introduction to the Milky Way with information about its formation and characteristics. Includes diagrams, fun facts, a glossary, and stunning full-color illustrations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2017
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Place a hold to request this item.Sutter, Paul M.
Summary: An astrophysicist presents an in-depth yet accessible tour of the universe for lay readers, while conveying the excitement of astronomy--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Prometheus Books 2018