| Earth Moon and Planets Contributor(s): Whipple, Fred L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1406764132 ISBN-13: 9781406764130 Publisher: Whipple Press OUR PRICE: $27.54 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2007 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Astronomy |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.75 lbs) 264 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This fascinating text contains an elementary introduction to astronomy, being an accessible and comprehensive treatise on the earth, moon, and planets. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this text will be of much value to the novice astronomer, and makes for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: Introducing the Planets, How the System Holds Together, The Discoveries of Neptune and Pluto, Weights and Measures, The Earth, The Earth as an Abode for Life, The Moon's Influence on the Earth, Observing the Moon, et cetera. This antiquarian book was first published in 1941, and is being republished now complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the subject. |