| The Night Sky: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Moon, Stars, Planets and Celestial Events Contributor(s): Kavanagh, James (Author), Waterford Press (Created by), Leung Raymond (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1620052806 ISBN-13: 9781620052808 Publisher: Waterford Press OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Astronomy |
| Series: Pocket Naturalist Guide |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 3.9" W x 7.9" (0.10 lbs) 12 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This simplified guide to the night sky includes seasonal GLOW-IN-THE-DARK charts to the stars and constellations and introduces the reader to the solar system, our moon, planets (visible with the naked eye), meteor showers and eclipses. Simply shine a flashlight on the charts to illuminate them and then use your fingers to walk between major star groups. Laminated for durability, this indispensable pocket reference is ideal for astronomers of all ages. Made in the USA. |
Contributor Bio(s): Waterford Press: - With 650+ titles in print and 6.5 million copies sold, Waterford Press publishes the largest line of folding-format reference guides in the industry. Our mission is to connect people to the natural world by making knowledge about wildlife identification, outdoor recreation, travel, and safety and survival skills accessible to a wide audience.Kavanagh, James: - Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution. |