Books with author Carol J. Stott

Children are fascinated by the world around them, and "why" is a favourite word. This series takes as its starting point this natural desire to understand the world, and then feeds it with text and illustrations designed both to entertain and to inform. This book focuses on astronomy, and each spread contains one, two or three questions which investigate a specific theme or topic. Alongside are additional snippets of relevant information.

A panoramic look at astronomy, this book covers every aspect of the subject and chronicles the discoveries made by stargazers, from the ancient Egyptians and Aztecs to today's advanced space probes.Crammed with authoritative information and interesting facts about everything from the birth of stars to the search for extraterrestrial life, this fascinating book offers children a broad perspective on their universe. Crisp, up-to-date photographs complement the text, while detailed captions and diagrams bring clarity to more complex concepts. There's information on how to identify familiar and unusual constellations as well as answers to the questions that have intrigued both children and great astronomers since the beginning of civilization.

Earth is surrounded by space, and people have been studying this fascinating subject ever since the first humans looked up into Earth’s sky. Our ancestors used their eyes alone, but today we have powerful telescopes to show us distant space objects. Space: The Animated 3-D Guide is a fun and detailed look at the planets, constellations, and everything else in our massive universe.Filled with all the latest research, this is an interactive resource for every space enthusiast. Colorful illustrations offer a detailed look at the secrets of outer space, from our own solar system to distant supernovas. Readers can witness an asteroid crashing into Mercury, men landing on the moon, and the stars of the night sky through animated pictures. They’ll examine a modern space suit on the oversized poster, which allows them to raise the astronaut’s visor, inspect the technical equipment, and look inside the space shuttle Atlantis as well.Get lost in space! Space: The Animated 3-D Guide takes you all over the cosmos.

An exciting new way to explore space. You have been selected to train as an astronaut and fly on a space shuttle mission. Our four instructors will prepare you for the job. Meet the other members of the crew. Find out the difficulties and the fun of living in a weightless environment. Learn how to maneuver the orbiter in space. discover how to deploy a satellite. Use the manned maneuvering unit to carry out extravehicular activity. Impressive, easy-to-make 3-D space shuttle model. Pull-out and life-the-flap sections show how the shuttle works and how it is used.

This practical guide to the night sky is a must for young astronomers. Packed with information on the sun and moon, the constellations, the solar system, the Milky Way, and beyond, it offers advice and ideas for how to get the most out of studying the night sky. Written by an expert in astronomy, this handy guide is full of facts and figures, diagrams, charts and tables, star maps, and moon charts - everything needed for a night of scientific adventure!