Beyond the solar system : exploring galaxies, black holes, alien planets, and more : a history with 21 activities
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Published
Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, [2013].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
vii, 127 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 22 x 28 cm
Status
Waterloo Public Library - Adult Nonfiction
TEEN 520.9 CAR
1 available
TEEN 520.9 CAR
1 available
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Public Library - Adult Nonfiction | TEEN 520.9 CAR | On Shelf |
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls Public Library - Youth Nonfiction Books - 1st Floor | J 520.9 CAR | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Bisac Subjects
OCLC Fast Subjects
Other Subjects
Astronomie -- Histoire -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Astronomie -- Histoire -- Étude et enseignement -- Méthodes actives -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Astronomy -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Astronomy -- History -- Study and teaching -- Activity programs -- Juvenile literature.
Astronomy -- History.
Astronomy -- History.
Astronomy.
Children's nonfiction. -- NZ-WeK
Astronomie -- Histoire -- Étude et enseignement -- Méthodes actives -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Astronomy -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Astronomy -- History -- Study and teaching -- Activity programs -- Juvenile literature.
Astronomy -- History.
Astronomy -- History.
Astronomy.
Children's nonfiction. -- NZ-WeK
More Details
Published
Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, [2013].
Language
English
Lexile measure
980
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 121) and index.
Description
Tracing the evolution of humankind's pursuit of astronomical knowledge, this resource looks deep into the furthest reaches of space. Children will follow along as the realization that the Earth is not at the center of the universe leads all the way up to recent telescopic proof of planets orbiting stars outside the solar system. In addition to its engaging history, this book contains 21 hands-on projects to further explore the subjects discussed. Readers will build a three-dimensional representation of the constellation Orion.
Target Audience
4-6.
Target Audience
Middle School.
Target Audience
980,Lexile.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
WPL: Gift of the Friends of the Waterloo Public Library.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Carson, M. K. (2013). Beyond the solar system: exploring galaxies, black holes, alien planets, and more : a history with 21 activities . Chicago Review Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Carson, Mary Kay. 2013. Beyond the Solar System: Exploring Galaxies, Black Holes, Alien Planets, and More : A History With 21 Activities. Chicago Review Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Carson, Mary Kay. Beyond the Solar System: Exploring Galaxies, Black Holes, Alien Planets, and More : A History With 21 Activities Chicago Review Press, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Carson, Mary Kay. Beyond the Solar System: Exploring Galaxies, Black Holes, Alien Planets, and More : A History With 21 Activities Chicago Review Press, 2013.
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