Astronomy for All Ages
Author | : Philip Harrington |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 2023-09-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781493081837 |
ISBN-13 | : 1493081837 |
Rating | : 4/5 (837 Downloads) |
Download or read book Astronomy for All Ages written by Philip Harrington and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-09-21 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.