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Astronomers study the oldest observable stars in the universe in much the same way that archaeologists study ancient artifacts on Earth. Here, Anna Frebel, who is credited with discovering several of the oldest and most primitive stars using the world's largest telescopes, takes readers into the far-flung depths of space and time to provide a gripping firsthand account of the cutting-edge science of stellar archaeology. Weaving the latest findings...
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Very short introductions volume 322
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xii, 120 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
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256 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
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"The definitive visual guide to exploring all the marvels of the stars, the Milky Way, and the universe beyond. Chart the wonders of the cosmos in our own solar system and beyond with The Stars. Packed with 3-D artworks of each constellation and incredible new imagery from the Hubble Space Telescope, ground-based observatories worldwide, and more, this awe-inspiring guide features the most fascinating objects known to astronomy, from glittering star-birth...
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
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Up in the dark depths of space, the stars have a life of their own. Discover how stars are born, how they keep burning, and what happens when they die. And with plenty of activities included along the way, find out why stars twinkle and create your very own constellations.
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"As a curious little chipmunk leaves his nest to greet the twilight, he gazes at the glittering sky above him. He can't help but also notice the sparkling dewdrops on a spider's web, the lights of the fireflies, and the shimmers of moonlight on the water. 'How I wonder what you are!' marvels the tiny creature, launching a dreamlike quest to reach for the stars."--Amazon.com.
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"To celebrate the rise of their new queen, three goddesses of the moon created three stars, one of fire, one of ice, one of water. But then they fell from the sky, putting the fate of all worlds in danger. And now three women and three men join forces to pick up the pieces... Sasha Riggs is a reclusive artist, haunted by dreams and nightmares that she turns into extraordinary paintings. Her visions lead her to the Greek island of Corfu, where five...
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352 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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An essential guide to milestone developments in astronomy, telling the story of our ideas about space, time, and the physics of the cosmos--from ancient times to the present day. From planets and stars to black holes and the Big Bang, take a journey through the wonders of the universe. Featuring topics from the Copernican Revolution to the mind-boggling theories of recent science, The Astronomy Book uses flowcharts, graphics, and illustrations to...
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224 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm
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Did you know that stars are seasonal? That Orion is one of the brightest stars? That a single day on Venus is longer than an entire year on Earth? Space has captivated mankind since the beginning of time. Fifty years ago, Neil Armstrong became the first man to step on the moon and since then our knowledge of astronomy has continued to expand. With so many mysteries yet to be solved, science journalist Abigail Beall takes readers on an astonishing...
12) Hello, star
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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Night after night, a girl speaks to a dying star and, inspired by its resilience, follows her dream to reach the star someday.
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136 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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"Frankly I'm getting a little worn out comparing things all day and then in my dreams. Miriam Sagan is a U.S. poet, as well as an essayist, memoirist and teacher. She is the author of over a dozen books, and lives and works in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She is a founding member of the collaborative press Tres Chicas Books. A graduate of Harvard with an M.A. in creative writing from Boston University, Miriam was one of the editors of the Boston area-based...
14) Bay of sighs
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"To celebrate the rise of their new queen, three goddesses of the moon created three stars, one of fire, one of ice, one of water. But then they fell from the sky, putting the fate of all worlds in danger. And now three women and three men join forces to pick up the pieces Mermaid Annika is from the sea, and it is there she must return after her quest to find the stars. New to this world, her purity and beauty are nothing less than breathtaking, along...
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48 pages : color illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
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"Did you know that comets are sometimes called "hairy stars?" Or that if you saw a sunset on the moon, the sun would look white because the moon doesn't have an atmosphere? You'll learn this and much more as you become an expert on the objects in the sky"--Publisher.
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Poppleton volume 3
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
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Poppleton the pig goes stargazing, tries out a new bed before he buys it, and goes sailing for the first time.
19) Sulwe
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
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When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade.
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