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1) Astrology to Astronomy - The Study of the Night Sky from Ptolemy to Copernicus - With Biographies
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For countless millennia humans have read the future in the night sky and seen the effects of celestial movement here on Earth, this was astrology, the very first attempt to understand the stars and planets. In a very short amount of time mankind has come from the practice of astrology through the work of countless great men and women to the fully fledged scientific study of astronomy and cosmology. This book follows the train of thought and discovery...
2) Tycho Brahe - The Nobel Astronomer - Including a History of Astronomy, a Biography of Brahe and h
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This fascinating biography of Tycho Brahe delves into the life and work of one of the most remarkable men in the history of Astronomy, from how he lost his nose in a duel to the castle he turned into a scientific observatory and became a Mecca for learned men across Europe.
3) Johannes Kepler - Including a Brief History of Astronomy and the Life and Works of Johannes Keple
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Johannes Kepler was a key figure in the scientific revolution of the 17th-century and this in-depth biography delves into the life and works of the man, whose laws of planetary motion became one of the bedrocks of Newton's theory of universal gravitation.
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Astronomy is a subject that covers a wide variety of topics. Although some of the terminology is basic and clear from the start, other words used in the more scientific and theoretical aspects of astronomy are often misunderstood or mixed up. This is why it is vital to own a terminology study guide when learning about astronomy. A subject-specific study guide can help students and those just learning out of personal interest to understand the concepts...
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Lunar calendars suffer from an inherent uncertainty in the length of each month and the number of months in the year. Variable atmospheric conditions, weather and the acuity of the eye of an observer mean that the first sighting of the new moon crescent can never be known in advance. Calendars that rely on such observations to define the beginning of a new month, therefore, suffer from this lack of certainty as to whether a month will begin on a given...
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Astronomy is one of the oldest natural sciences. From ancient times, people have recorded methodical observations of objects in the night sky and attempted to understand the mysteries of the universe. This title provides an engaging and up-to-date presentation of fundamental astronomy facts and principles. The text clearly explains the nature of celestial bodies such as the planets, dwarf planets, stars, moons, asteroids, and comets. It also examines...
7) Astronomy
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IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
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The first female astronomer to be documented was Aglaonice. In the second and first centuries bc, Aglaonice and a group of other women were said to be able to make the Sun disappear. This was because they could predict eclipses. Learn more in Astronomy, one of the titles in the Women in STEM series.
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A solar system study guide designed for kids can help children to grasp important science concepts in a fun and easy to learn way. A study guide can help introduce concepts like star systems, galaxies, rotational orbits, gravity and other important scientific basics in an interesting and engaging format. A study guide can teach kids about planets, moons, asteroids, comets and other celestial bodies and help their fascination with science blast off....
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Is your child interested to know what's out there? Well, let him see for himself! This beautiful book features the universe with all its twinkling stars and pretty planets. Use this book to encourages your child to like space science because it provides a memorable visual experience. Don't forget to grab a copy today!
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The song "Twinkle, twinkle little star" just got more interesting with this starry book. Your curious little one will find this resource valuable because it briefly but adequately discusses some of the most commonly asked questions about the night sky. Expect your children to know more about the night sky and astronomy, in general, the more he/she reads this book.
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Learning does not only happen in school, it happens anywhere too! This picture book is amazingly effective at breaking down complex facts pertaining to the outer space, and then presenting them in pieces that are easy to understand. Because the images are brilliantly colored, it's easy for kids to choose this book as his/her favorite. Be sure to grab a copy today!
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Take the stars home using this informative picture book for kids. Astronomy is made easy to understand with the help of the right learning tools. Age appropriate information should be combined with complementing images and layout to attract and retain a 9-year-old's attention. There's a lot to learn about the heavens but for now, focus on the stars. Grab a copy today!
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Bridging astronomy and physics, cosmology seeks to examine the nature of the universe as a whole. Scientific investigation of cosmology began in ancient times and progressed rapidly after the Scientific Revolution, which produced the discovery of gravity and the heliocentric model of Copernicus. This volume examines the historical developments in the field of cosmology, the evidence supporting the Big Bang theory, and the future implications of dark...
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The moon has been the object of several fascinations and explorations, but why? Turn the pages of this coloring book to find out the answer! Picture books are highly effective in breaking down complex information into pieces that are easier to understand. They offer beautiful explanations to some of the most interesting facts. Order your copy today!
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The solar system is a complicated but very interesting subject to study. The problem is, school textbooks are so heavy with texts, they become very boring to children. The good news is, workbooks such as this exist. Using a hands-on and picture-dominated approach to learning, a child would have absolute fun learning about the star and the planets. Secure a copy today!
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Discover the planets in our solar system and the moons that orbit around them, as well as other amazing features of our solar system, such as asteroids, comets, and meteoroids, in a way that explains and entertains, making non-fiction fun! In this book, students will be taken off to space, to explore Mercury and Venus, stopping off at Earth and our Moon, and then on to Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and the dwarf planet Pluto! Filled with...
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It's always a pleasant and calming feeling to look up at stars. But you can turn that feeling into one of learning through this picture book of constellations. Here, your child will be trained basic astronomy, starting off with the identification of star patterns dominant in the night sky. Constellations is an exciting subject to tackle, and this book makes it twice as fun!
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Mars, A.K.A The Red Planet, has been the topic of many alien life speculations for so many years. With this picture book, you will finally learn about Mars; maybe enough to decide for yourself whether life can exist in it or not. Reading a picture book fuels the imagination and makes facts more easily understood. Order your copy today!
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Do you know that you live in a galaxy so big you are but a speck in its total existence? This beautiful picture book features the magnificent solar system and its planets. Here, you will learn about all the planets and the characteristics that make life possible or impossible in them. Grab a copy now!
20) Cosmologies
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In the Greek world, the cosmos was, imagined as a unified living organism, eminently ordered and perfectly beautiful. In modern science, the cosmos is 'out there', but in traditional societies it is not only all around, but also 'in here', permeating everything from objects to thoughts and feelings. The 'Cosmologies' conference, given in 2009 in Bath, UK, is the seventh in a series of annual conferences hosted by the Sophia Centre for the Study of...
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