DK Eyewitness Books: Astronomy by Kristen Lippincott
Discover the fascinating world of astronomy, from moons and stars to planets and galaxies. Featuring more than 200 colorful pictures and illustrations, Eyewitness Astronomy provides children with a perfect introduction to the world of astronomy. From describing how we viewed the stars and planets in the ancient times to the latest astronomical discoveries, this reference book presents all the key concepts of astronomy in simple language. Children will discover the host of planets and stars that occupy our Universe and can unearth fascinating insights into the Moon's connection to Earth's oceans. They can also read about how humans ventured into space and developed technology to see even beyond our own galaxy. For any budding astronomer, scientist, astronaut, or simply a curious, young mind, Eyewitness Astronomy provides everything they need to know about the infinite amount of space that surrounds our planet.
Kristen Lippincott is the author of Astronomy and a coauthor of Space Explorer (with Robin Kerrod, Jacqueline Mitton, Stuart Murray, and Carole Stott). Lippincott is a museum consultant and art historian. She was the deputy director of the National Maritime Museum from 2000 to 2006. Previously she was the director of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, from 1998 to 2001.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781465408952 |
| ISBN 10 | 1465408959 |
| Title | DK Eyewitness Books: Astronomy |
| Author | Kristen Lippincott |
| Series | Dk Eyewitness |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | DK |
| Year published | 2013-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 72 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |