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010 _a 2014010963
020 _a9781622754069 (library bound)
020 _a1622754069 (library bound)
040 _beng
_cLC
050 0 0 _aQB46
_bM11
245 0 0 _aAstronomy :
_cedited by Samuel Kazlow.
250 _aFirst edition.
260 _aBoston
264 1 _aNew York, NY :
_bBritannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services,
_c2015.
300 _a129 pages :
_bcolor illustrations ;
_c24 cm.
336 _at
_2rdacontent
337 _aunmediated
_2rdamedia
338 _avolume
_2rdacarrier
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references) and index.
520 _a"Astronomy is one of the oldest natural sciences. From ancient times, people have recorded methodical observations of objects in the night sky and attempted to understand the mysteries of the universe. This title provides an engaging and up-to-date presentation of fundamental astronomy facts and principles. The text clearly explains the nature of celestial bodies such as the planets, dwarf planets, stars, moons, asteroids, and comets. It also examines the tools and techniques used by today's astronomers, including high-tech telescopes, spectroscopy, and computer modeling. Enhanced with illuminating images, this title is an ideal introduction to astronomy for a range of readers"--
_cProvided by publisher.
521 2 _aGrades 7-12.
600 _2QB
650 0 _aAstronomy
_vJuvenile literature.
651 0 _aSolar system
_vJuvenile literature.
700 1 _aKazlow, Samuel,
_eeditor.
942 _2lcc
_cBK
999 _c22331
_d22331