Story of Astronomy and Space
Story of Astronomy and Space
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Explores the solar system and beyond and the science and technology astronomers use to discover its secrets. This book covers subjects such as telescopes and technology, the origins of the universe, the solar system, the history of space exploration and black holes.
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Story of Astronomy and Space by Louie Stowell
This book explores the solar system and beyond and the science and technology astronomers use to discover its secrets. It covers subjects such as telescopes and technology, the origins of the universe, the solar system, the history of space exploration and black holes. It contains a full glossary of technical terms and internet-links to encourage further learning.
A well-illustrated and fact-packed guide to astronomy and spaceOverall the content was excellent... plenty to enjoy and to delight the reader. The mix of history and up-to-date science is good and the illustrations fit well with the text. Likely to be appreciated by any space-loving young person. * Popular Science *
Beautifully illustrated, this wonderfully engaging book uses superb images from space missions and astronomy alongside quirky hand-drawn illustrations to explain the science of space and the story of the scientists who explored it. * Judges comment, Royal Society Young People's Book Prize *
Beautifully illustrated... [a] wonderfully engaging book. * Royal Society Young People's Book Prize *
I really liked this one. I thought it a superb mini-textbook, jam-packed with fascinating facts and presented in a consistent format... Louie Stowell and Peter Allen should be congratulated for such a readable, interesting and informative format. A real winner for my 10-year-old boy.’ * The Times *
Making science exciting, fun and accessible to younger readers. * Education Today *
Beautifully illustrated, this wonderfully engaging book uses superb images from space missions and astronomy alongside quirky hand-drawn illustrations to explain the science of space and the story of the scientists who explored it. * Judges comment, Royal Society Young People's Book Prize *
Beautifully illustrated... [a] wonderfully engaging book. * Royal Society Young People's Book Prize *
I really liked this one. I thought it a superb mini-textbook, jam-packed with fascinating facts and presented in a consistent format... Louie Stowell and Peter Allen should be congratulated for such a readable, interesting and informative format. A real winner for my 10-year-old boy.’ * The Times *
Making science exciting, fun and accessible to younger readers. * Education Today *
| SKU | Nicht verfügbar |
| ISBN 13 | 9780746090060 |
| ISBN 10 | 0746090064 |
| Titel | Story of Astronomy and Space |
| Autor | Louie Stowell |
| Serie | Narrative Non Fiction |
| Buchzustand | Nicht verfügbar |
| Bindungsart | Paperback |
| Verlag | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2007-05-31 |
| Seitenanzahl | 104 |
| Preise | Short-listed for Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2011 |
| Hinweis auf dem Einband | Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden. |
| Hinweis | Nicht verfügbar |