Other editions of book Astronomy

Discover the host of planets and stars that occupy our universe and unearth fascinating insights into the Moon's connection to Earth's oceans (did you know that's why we have tides?) Packed with over 200 colourful pictures, as well as diagrams of satellites, telescopes and awesome facts about space, this title provides the perfect combination of information and great ideas for school projects and comes with a free wallchart.

Featuring an extra-sturdy library binding! Here is a spectacular, thought-provoking, and highly informative guide to the fascinating world of astronomy. Superb full-color photographs of scientific instruments, experiments, and innovative 3-D models reveal the discoveries and research that have transformed our understanding of the Universe. See how sailors navigated by the Sun and stars, where the asteroid belt is, how the planets and constellations were named, why the Earth was considered the center of the Universe, what a black hole is, and the hot volcanic surface of Venus. Learn how space probes photograph planets, what causes a meteor shower, what makes Mars red, why the Sun shines, where the Moon came from, how the first telescopes worked, the stages in the life of a star, and how the Earth's atmosphere sustains life. Discover what creates auroras, why the Zero Meridian is located at Greenwich in England, how the amazing early observatories were built, how Saturn could float on water, the "sound" of our own galaxy, how a comet is formed, and much, much more.