Astronomy (Factfinder Series)

By Steve Parker

These four Factfinders titles introduce an exciting new reference series that are sure to entice young readers by putting the wonders of the world at your fingertips. With over 30,000 terms and more than 4,000 detailed, eye-catching illustrations, these comfortable and comprehensive reference volumes provide definitions, diagrams, maps, and handy fast facts throughout. From the habits and habitats of the earth's animals to the mysterious reaches of outer space, from the marvels of human anatomy to the drama of the past, Factfinders are your guides to knowledge and discovery.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0765110342
• ISBN13: 9780765110343
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: Smithmark Pub
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.3" x 6.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Portable and user friendly, a great reference book!

Forgot the average distance between Mercury and the Sun? Don't you remember the lenght of a year in Saturn? Do you want to know some facts about the speed of light, the milky way, the first astronomers, quasars or the biggest telescopes? If you want a quick reference astronomy guide, either to refresh your knowledge or just to begin to learn about our universe this fact finder is the right book for you. With more than 400 superb illustrations, diagrams and photographs and packed with a huge variety of astronomy facts and figures, the factfinder is useful for anyone interested in astronomy. Portable and user friendly, the factfinder also contains star charts in order to help you to find your way through the skies, a small glossary, and a resume of highlight dates on space exploration, manned spaceflights, and great events in the history of astronomy. A great little book!

A great little resource!

I read the first 100 pages of the 256 pages in this book immediately after receiving it. I took a breath and read the rest the next day. What a handy reference to keep right beside my computer. With tons of basic information, the layout and graphics of this small fat volume make it very easy and enjoyable to read. Not only is basic astronomy covered here, but also space science including the brand new International Space Station. It has very convenient star charts and informative appendices. I recommend this for anyone of any age who wants to understand the basics of astronomy and space science.