Stars and planets the new dk nature guides form a comprehensive, accessible, and informative series of illustrated reference books that tackle key natural history subjects in dks uniquely visual style. Planets are large, round objects that orbit around a star. Big book of stars and planets big books by emily bone and fabiano fiorin 1 aug 2016. The sun is our local star, a great spinning ball of hot, glowing gas that provides light and heat to all the planets in the solar system. Stars, planets and the night sky start with a book. Authoritative text, charts and diagrams, photographs, and a systematic approach make dks smithsonian handbooks. From planets and stars to black holes and the big bang, take a journey through the wonders of the universe.
The first exoplanet orbiting a star like our sun was found in 1995. Other planets the family of planets orbiting the sun are not the only worlds to exist in the milky way. Planets found outside the solar system are called extrasolar planets, or exoplanets. The new dk nature guides form a comprehensive, accessible, and informative series of illustrated reference books that tackle key natural history subjects in dks uniquely visual style. Starting at the very edge of the solar system and traveling all the way to the sun, youll. This book clearly gives a drawing of the constellations, a little history, where it is visible latitudes, and at the very end, finishes it off with a map of all of the stars from both hemispheres, meaning that you can take this book anywhere in the world and use it. Stars, planets and the night sky do you know any kids who are fascinated by the constellations, the phases of the moon, or what its like to be an astronaut. Each revised eyewitness book retains the stunning artwork and photography from the groundbreaking original series, but the text has been reduced and reworked to speak more clearly to younger readers. Glow in the dark stars and planets hardcover march 3. Venture from ancient speculations about the nature of the universe, to t. This book manages to pack a lot of information into 16 pages aided by the fact that most of them have large foldout flaps to make the pages even longer. Dk covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling lego books.
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The new dk nature guides form a comprehensive, accessible, and informative series of illustrated reference books that tackle key natural history subjects in dk s uniquely visual style. Planets dk eyewitness books series by dk, paperback. Produced in collaboration with expert consultants at the smithsonian institution, each guide is expertly written and will give you knowledge of the natural world at your. Dk s aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything dk publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique dk design approach. From mercury to neptune and beyond, get an upclose view of the the rocky planets, gas giants, dwarf planets, moons, stars, asteroids, and. Page by page, youll take an exciting mission through the solar system from the outside in, exploring each planet in turn.
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The astronomy book is an exciting voyage of discovery through the cosmos. The solar system is a collection of eight planets, more than 170 moons, dwarf planets, and countless millions of comets and asteroids, all going around the sun. Planets takes kids as close as they can get to the other worlds of our solar system. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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Nature guide stars and planets contains a guide to all 88 constellations of the night sky. Learn about each planet in depth, including missions, surface textures, moons, systems, and more. Stars look like specks of light in the night sky, but they are actually huge balls of. Stars and planets dk nature guide on free shipping on qualified orders nature guide. From the planet jupiter to a refracting telescope, discover all about the stars and planets in our solar system and the equipment you need to spot them. Dk acts as the parent company for alpha books, publisher of the idiots guides series. Help your child explore the wonders of the universe and inspire them to look for the orions belt in the night sky with dks books on space for kids. Viewed layer by layer, planets and other objects in the solar system are taken out of the night sky and presented on a white background, revealing every detail of their surface and internal anatomy in. Help your child explore the wonders of the universe and inspire them to look for the orions belt in the night sky with dk s books on space for kids. Nature guide stars and planets by dk publishing, paperback. Featuring topics from the copernican revolution to the mindboggling theories of recent science, the astronomy book uses flowcharts, graphics, and illustrations to help clarify hardtograsp concepts and explain almost 100 big. The source of its power lies deep in its central core, which is like a continually exploding nuclear bomb giving out enormous amounts of energy. Stars and planets by dk, 9781409344254, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
The force of gravity squeezes the fragments into a ball. Theyll test their knowledge and train their brains with. Each planet is illustrated and described in detail, with location charts and diagrams. Produced in collaboration with expert consultants at the smithsonian institution, each guide is expertly written and will give you knowledge of the natural world at your fingertips. The universe as youve never seen it before knowledge encyclopedias hardcover september 1, 2015. It is so big and heavy that its gravity pulls all the objects in the solar system in orbit around it. Each of the planets is illustrated and described in incredible detail while the complex process of locating planets in the night sky is made simple through charts, maps and diagrams. Stars and planets the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to observing the night sky. If you are curious or just want to read about the wonders out there this is a good start with the added bonus of being for adults as well as the younger audience. The definitive visual guide to exploring all the marvels of the stars, the milky way, and the universe beyond. Solar system for kids solar system planets dk find out.
Planets from mercury to neptune and beyond, get an upclose view of the the rocky planets, gas giants, dwarf planets, moons, stars, asteroids, and more. Stars including the sun are massive independent entities that formed when a cloud of gas and dust collapsed to become the star. Blast off into space, then work your way back in stars and planets. Explore the world of astronomy with more than 100 of the universes biggest ideas, narrated by thomas judd. Produced in collaboration with expert consultants at the smithsonian institution, each guide is expertly written and. Dec 01, 20 this book manages to pack a lot of information into 16 pages aided by the fact that most of them have large foldout flaps to make the pages even longer. The planets unique 3d digital artworks present the planets as never before. Stars and planets dk eyewitness workbooks paperback july 30, 2007 by dk publishing author 5. Stars and planets is a sturdy, thorough field guide for amateur astronomers. Buy nature guide stars and planets dk nature guide uk ed.
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