Astronomy for All Ages: Discovering The Universe Through Activities For Children

Description: Astronomy for All Ages by Philip Harrington, Edward Pascuzzi This collection of fifty-one fascinating and engaging activities opens up the gateway to outer space for stargazers young and old. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Kids and adults can explore outer space from their own backyards with this handy book of unusual and engaging activities. By simply looking up at the sky- with the unaided eye- parents, camp counselors, and other group leaders can help children identify, understand, and appreciate the inhabitants of the Milky Way and galaxies beyond. With this book, amateur star-gazers will become acquainted with the constellations, planets, and phases of the moon; how compasses, sundials, and telescopes work; and what causes shooting stars and other galactic phenomena. Down-to-earth explanations of astronomical events and concepts helps readers navigate their way through the stars. Back Cover This collection of fifty-one fascinating and engaging activities opens up the gateway to outer space for stargazers young and old. Emphasizing group and family interaction, authors Philip Harrington and Edward Pascuzzi provide innovative activities that will help children identify, understand, and appreciate the objects in the Milky Way and galaxies beyond. With this book, you will become familiar with the constellations, planets, and phases of the moon. You will learn how sundials and telescopes work and even how to build your own. Youll also discover what causes shooting starts, auroras, nebulae, and other galactic phenomena. Charts of lunar-eclipse and meteor-shower dates will help you plan your viewing schedules. Clear, helpful diagrams, star charts, and photographs will guide you through the world of astronomy and make this book a delight to use. (8 1/2 x 11, 224 pages, b&w photos, illustrations, diagrams, charts) Author Biography Philip Harrington is the author of Touring the Universe through Binoculars and Starware, published by John Wiley & Sons, and regularly contributes to Sky and Telescope and Astronomy magazines. He teaches courses in astronomy at the Vanderbilt Museum Planetarium and at Hofstra University and is a frequent lecturer at astronomy clubs and conventions worldwide. Edward Pascuzzi, a high school physics and earth science teacher, holds a bachelors degree in theoretical astrophysics and a masters degree in physics education. For the past decade he had lectured and taught astronomy at the Vanderbilt Museum Planetarium. Table of Contents (1) The Naked-Eye Sky (2) The Moon (3) The Sun (4) The Solar System (5) Deep Space (6) Telescopes & Photography (7) Appendices Long Description Kids and adults can explore outer space from their own backyards with this handy book of unusual and engaging activities. By simply looking up at the sky- with the unaided eye- parents, camp counselors, and other group leaders can help children identify, understand, and appreciate the inhabitants of the Milky Way and galaxies beyond. With this book, amateur star-gazers will become acquainted with the constellations, planets, and phases of the moon; how compasses, sundials, and telescopes work; and what causes shooting stars and other galactic phenomena. Down-to-earth explanations of astronomical events and concepts helps readers navigate their way through the stars. New Feature *The book will be completely revised, with new photos. Details ISBN0762708093 Short Title ASTRONOMY FOR ALL AGES Pages 224 Language English ISBN-10 0762708093 ISBN-13 9780762708093 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 520 Illustrations Yes Year 2000 Series Globe Pequot Country of Publication United States Edition 0002nd Place of Publication Old Saybrook DOI 10.1604/9780762708093 NZ Release Date 2000-09-01 US Release Date 2000-09-01 UK Release Date 2000-09-01 Author Edward Pascuzzi Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Edition Description Second Edition Publication Date 2000-09-01 Imprint Globe Pequot Press Subtitle Discovering The Universe Through Activities For Children And Adults Audience General AU Release Date 2000-08-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:8757693;

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