Author: Angie Smibert
Publisher: Nature Cycles
ISBN: 9781503828452
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Introduces the cycles of the night sky, including why the night sky changes, different constellations, and discover how the moon is involved.
Cycles of the Night Sky
Author: Angie Smibert
Publisher: Nature Cycles
ISBN: 9781503828452
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Introduces the cycles of the night sky, including why the night sky changes, different constellations, and discover how the moon is involved.
Publisher: Nature Cycles
ISBN: 9781503828452
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Introduces the cycles of the night sky, including why the night sky changes, different constellations, and discover how the moon is involved.
The Observer's Guide to Planetary Motion
Author: Dominic Ford
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1493906291
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
To the naked eye, the most evident defining feature of the planets is their motion across the night sky. It was this motion that allowed ancient civilizations to single them out as different from fixed stars. “The Observer’s Guide to Planetary Motion” takes each planet and its moons (if it has them) in turn and describes how the geometry of the Solar System gives rise to its observed motions. Although the motions of the planets may be described as simple elliptical orbits around the Sun, we have to observe them from a particular vantage point: the Earth, which spins daily on its axis and circles around the Sun each year. The motions of the planets as observed relative to this spinning observatory take on more complicated patterns. Periodically, objects become prominent in the night sky for a few weeks or months, while at other times they pass too close to the Sun to be observed. “The Observer’s Guide to Planetary Motion” provides accurate tables of the best time for observing each planet, together with other notable events in their orbits, helping amateur astronomers plan when and what to observe. Uniquely each of the chapters includes extensive explanatory text, relating the events listed to the physical geometry of the Solar System. Along the way, many questions are answered: Why does Mars take over two years between apparitions (the times when it is visible from Earth) in the night sky, while Uranus and Neptune take almost exactly a year? Why do planets appear higher in the night sky when they’re visible in the winter months? Why do Saturn’s rings appear to open and close every 15 years? This book places seemingly disparate astronomical events into an understandable three-dimensional structure, enabling an appreciation that, for example, very good apparitions of Mars come around roughly every 15 years and that those in 2018 and 2035 will be nearly as good as that seen in 2003. Events are listed for the time period 2010-2030 and in the case of rarer events (such as eclipses and apparitions of Mars) even longer time periods are covered. A short closing chapter describes the seasonal appearance of deep sky objects, which follow an annual cycle as a result of Earth’s orbital motion around the Sun.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1493906291
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
To the naked eye, the most evident defining feature of the planets is their motion across the night sky. It was this motion that allowed ancient civilizations to single them out as different from fixed stars. “The Observer’s Guide to Planetary Motion” takes each planet and its moons (if it has them) in turn and describes how the geometry of the Solar System gives rise to its observed motions. Although the motions of the planets may be described as simple elliptical orbits around the Sun, we have to observe them from a particular vantage point: the Earth, which spins daily on its axis and circles around the Sun each year. The motions of the planets as observed relative to this spinning observatory take on more complicated patterns. Periodically, objects become prominent in the night sky for a few weeks or months, while at other times they pass too close to the Sun to be observed. “The Observer’s Guide to Planetary Motion” provides accurate tables of the best time for observing each planet, together with other notable events in their orbits, helping amateur astronomers plan when and what to observe. Uniquely each of the chapters includes extensive explanatory text, relating the events listed to the physical geometry of the Solar System. Along the way, many questions are answered: Why does Mars take over two years between apparitions (the times when it is visible from Earth) in the night sky, while Uranus and Neptune take almost exactly a year? Why do planets appear higher in the night sky when they’re visible in the winter months? Why do Saturn’s rings appear to open and close every 15 years? This book places seemingly disparate astronomical events into an understandable three-dimensional structure, enabling an appreciation that, for example, very good apparitions of Mars come around roughly every 15 years and that those in 2018 and 2035 will be nearly as good as that seen in 2003. Events are listed for the time period 2010-2030 and in the case of rarer events (such as eclipses and apparitions of Mars) even longer time periods are covered. A short closing chapter describes the seasonal appearance of deep sky objects, which follow an annual cycle as a result of Earth’s orbital motion around the Sun.
The Night Sky
Author: Robin Nelson
Publisher: Lerner Digital ™
ISBN: 1512462993
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Every month a cycle happens in the sky. Read about the patterns of the moon and how it changes throughout each month.
Publisher: Lerner Digital ™
ISBN: 1512462993
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Every month a cycle happens in the sky. Read about the patterns of the moon and how it changes throughout each month.
The Kids Book of the Night Sky
Author: Ann Love
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1553371283
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
In this book in the Family Fun series, kids can learn all about the night sky with fun games, stories, information and more...
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1553371283
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
In this book in the Family Fun series, kids can learn all about the night sky with fun games, stories, information and more...
A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky (Revised and Updated)
Author:
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 0762495499
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
This charming exploration of the night sky -- featuring a star finder and glow-in-the-dark stickers -- which has more than a quarter of a million young astronomers enjoying the night sky in countries around the world, is now completely revised and updated. A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky is the perfect introduction to the always fascinating world of astronomy. Children ages eight and up will find out what astronomers have learned (and are still discovering), what astronauts and scientists explore, and what they can find by gazing up into the sky at night. Author Michael Driscoll explains how stars are born, the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, how to navigate the night sky, and more. Whimsical color illustrations throughout and handy definitions and sidebars help engage younger readers and develop their interest. Also included are a nifty star finder tool and fun glow-in-the-dark stickers.
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 0762495499
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
This charming exploration of the night sky -- featuring a star finder and glow-in-the-dark stickers -- which has more than a quarter of a million young astronomers enjoying the night sky in countries around the world, is now completely revised and updated. A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky is the perfect introduction to the always fascinating world of astronomy. Children ages eight and up will find out what astronomers have learned (and are still discovering), what astronauts and scientists explore, and what they can find by gazing up into the sky at night. Author Michael Driscoll explains how stars are born, the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, how to navigate the night sky, and more. Whimsical color illustrations throughout and handy definitions and sidebars help engage younger readers and develop their interest. Also included are a nifty star finder tool and fun glow-in-the-dark stickers.
The Nebra Sky Disc
Author: Howard Crowhunter
Publisher:
ISBN: 9782952187190
Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Following his groundbreaking work on the Carnac alignments, Howard Crowhurst reveals the hidden meaning of one of the most enigmatic objects ever unearthed and shows the profound understanding it encodes. The Nebra Sky Disc is the oldest representation of the night sky known to date. Made of precious metals from different parts of Europe, it is the Rosetta stone of prehistoric astronomy and shows the existence of time cycles maintained to the present day. Crowhurst's astounding discoveries stem from the 39 holes punched out around the disc's perimeter which hold the key to a pattern in the solar system. These holes have been totally ignored by all researchers until now. Photos and diagrams are in color to facilitate understanding. According to reviewer's, the book is very readable.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9782952187190
Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Following his groundbreaking work on the Carnac alignments, Howard Crowhurst reveals the hidden meaning of one of the most enigmatic objects ever unearthed and shows the profound understanding it encodes. The Nebra Sky Disc is the oldest representation of the night sky known to date. Made of precious metals from different parts of Europe, it is the Rosetta stone of prehistoric astronomy and shows the existence of time cycles maintained to the present day. Crowhurst's astounding discoveries stem from the 39 holes punched out around the disc's perimeter which hold the key to a pattern in the solar system. These holes have been totally ignored by all researchers until now. Photos and diagrams are in color to facilitate understanding. According to reviewer's, the book is very readable.
Day and Night
Author: Robin Nelson
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
ISBN: 1541503147
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Day follows night. Night comes after day. What makes this cycle of days and nights happen? Through beautiful photos and spare text, beginning readers will learn about the basic patterns of the Sun and Earth and what causes day and night.
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
ISBN: 1541503147
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Day follows night. Night comes after day. What makes this cycle of days and nights happen? Through beautiful photos and spare text, beginning readers will learn about the basic patterns of the Sun and Earth and what causes day and night.
The Life and Death of Stars
Author: Kenneth R. Lang
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 110701638X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
Explains how stars are born, how they evolve and their ultimate fates, for a broad general audience.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 110701638X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
Explains how stars are born, how they evolve and their ultimate fates, for a broad general audience.
Next Time You See the Moon
Author: Emily Morgan
Publisher: NSTA Press
ISBN: 1938946553
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
This fascinating book will stay with children every time they gaze up at the night sky. Through vivid pictures and engaging explanations, children will learn about many of the Moon’s mysteries: what makes it look like a silvery crescent one time and a chalk-white ball a few nights later, why it sometimes appears in the daytime, where it gets its light, and how scientists can predict its shape on your birthday a thousand years from now. Next Time You See the Moon is an ideal way to explain the science behind the shape of the Moon and bring about an evening outing no child—or grown-up—will soon forget. Awaken a sense of wonder in a child with the Next Time You See series from NSTA Kids. The books will inspire elementary-age children to experience the enchantment of everyday phenomena such as sunsets, seashells, fireflies, pill bugs, and more. Free supplementary activities are available on the NSTA website. Especially designed to be experienced with an adult—be it a parent, teacher, or friend—Next Time You See books serve as a reminder that you don’t have to look far to find something remarkable in nature.
Publisher: NSTA Press
ISBN: 1938946553
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
This fascinating book will stay with children every time they gaze up at the night sky. Through vivid pictures and engaging explanations, children will learn about many of the Moon’s mysteries: what makes it look like a silvery crescent one time and a chalk-white ball a few nights later, why it sometimes appears in the daytime, where it gets its light, and how scientists can predict its shape on your birthday a thousand years from now. Next Time You See the Moon is an ideal way to explain the science behind the shape of the Moon and bring about an evening outing no child—or grown-up—will soon forget. Awaken a sense of wonder in a child with the Next Time You See series from NSTA Kids. The books will inspire elementary-age children to experience the enchantment of everyday phenomena such as sunsets, seashells, fireflies, pill bugs, and more. Free supplementary activities are available on the NSTA website. Especially designed to be experienced with an adult—be it a parent, teacher, or friend—Next Time You See books serve as a reminder that you don’t have to look far to find something remarkable in nature.
The Awesome Night Sky
Author: Kay Barnham
Publisher: World of Wonder
ISBN: 9780778782490
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Learn all about the constellations, shooting stars, and satellites you can see when you look up into the night sky.
Publisher: World of Wonder
ISBN: 9780778782490
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Learn all about the constellations, shooting stars, and satellites you can see when you look up into the night sky.