The Night Sky: Discovering the Universe from Alpha Centauri to Quasars

By Giles Sparrow

Since the beginning of time, people have been fascinated by the twinkling lights in the night sky -- the stars, planets and constellations that are visible from earth. In Night Sky, readers are... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592235786
• ISBN13: 9781592235780
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 3.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 1.3" x 11.8"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

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