Summary: Here is a fun and compact telescope that's sure to inspire the whole family's natural inclination to explore. The Orion StarBlast 4.5 Altazimuth Reflector Telescope is no toy - it's a real tabletop telescope that is wonderfully simple to set up and use! A great compact grab-and-go telescope designed for entry-level and intermediate astronomy enthusiasts. Stable tabletop base provides smooth...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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Summary: Brilliantly colored paintings illustrate this introduction to constellations and the animals which ancient stargazers imagined as they made their observations of the night sky.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Society 1998
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC MittonMitton, Jacqueline.
Summary: Presents facts about stars, nebulas, galaxies, and constellations and recounts the Greek myths that provided widely-known names for ten constellations, from Andromeda to Pegasus.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2003
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Space MittonDunlop, 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 DUNRegas, Dean
Summary: "[This book] gives you a clear picture of what you can see using a small telescope--or just naked eye! Inside, you'll learn the history and science behind planets, stars, constellations, and more. Stunning four-color photography, easy-to-follow instructions, and detailed star maps will help you identify each object so you can explore the universe every night of the year!"--Back cover
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adams Media 2020
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Summary: Provides an introduction to astronomy, discussing how planets get their names, the best time to spot a "shooting star," and why the moon changes shape.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers 2019
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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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Summary: "Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas, the follow up to our bestselling Amazing World Atlas, looks upwards to the skies for a fun- and fact-packed guide to astronomy. Featuring a mixture of photography and illustration, this hardcover book explores both the science of stargazing - explaining what can be seen in the night sky in different parts of the world - and the practicalities, with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 520 DICPasachoff, Jay M.
Summary: A basic field guide for beginning observers of the night sky, introducing information on the locations, names, and characteristics of stars, constellations, and other bodies in outer space.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin 1988
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Summary: Presenting spectacular photographs of astronomical objects of the southern sky, all taken by author Stephen Chadwick, this book explores what peoples of the South Pacific see when they look up at the heavens and what they have done with this knowledge. From wives killing brothers to emus rising out of the desert and great canoes in the sky, this book offers the perfect blend of science,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Springer 2017
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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 GILLynch, Mike
Summary: "Take a tour of the stars. Grab your lawn chair, a pair of binoculars, and head outside with your guide to the night sky. Beloved WCCO Radio meteorologist Mike Kynch points out constellations, galaxies and other fascinating features in the stars above. With his friendly tips, warm anecdotes and step-by-step instructions, Mike will help you 'make the stars your old friends'"--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adventure Pub. 2012
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Summary: Take a simple approach to finding 62 constellations by focusing on one constellation at a time, instead of attempting to study dizzying charts. Start with the easy-to-find constellations during each season and work toward the more difficult ones. Better yet, you'll learn how to locate any constellation in relation to the Big Dipper, the North Star, and the top of the sky. With two ways to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adventure 2009
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Summary: This field guide highlights 100 objects that can be seen in the night sky. Readers will gain a greater understanding about how to spot these things, including constellations and objects in our solar system. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 520 HULSchilling, Govert
Summary: "A visual guide to all 88 constellations in our night sky"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Black Dog & Leventhal 2019
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Summary: "Constellations is a guide to the night sky that focuses on these 88 distinctive patterns, revealing their often intriguing stories-their origins, mythology, present-day significance, and the multitude of wondrous objects they contain. Complete with over 300 of the best astronomical images ever captured, a comprehensive introduction to the stars and other celestial phenomena, and a series of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quercus 2013
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 520 SPAHatchett, Clint.
Summary: Star maps of the constellations with accompanying pictures of the characters and creatures the ancients imagined in the star groups and a brief story on each. The constellations glow in the dark.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 1988
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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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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 KNISummary: An essential guide to milestone developments in astronomy, telling the story of our ideas about space, time, and the physics of the cosmos--from ancient times to the present day. From planets and stars to black holes and the Big Bang, take a journey through the wonders of the universe. Featuring topics from the Copernican Revolution to the mind-boggling theories of recent science, The...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dk Publishing 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 520 ASTFazekas, Andrew
Summary: Volume packed full of information that illuminates key astronomical concepts along side the history and legends surrounding the stars and planets.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 523.8 FAZChagollan, Samantha
Summary: An engaging introduction to astronomy for kids, featuring 14 well-known constellations and a star map of each hemisphere. Full color.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walter Foster 2018