Beyond the solar system : exploring galaxies, black holes, alien planets, and more : a history with 21 activities
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Carson, Mary Kay
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Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, [2013].
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9781613745441, 1613745443
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Astronomy -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Literature.

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Published
Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, [2013].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
vii, 127 pages : illustrations (mostly color), maps, portraits ; 22 x 29 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781613745441, 1613745443
Lexile measure
980

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Includes bibliographical references (page 121) and index.
Description
Tracing the evolution of humankind's pursuit of astronomical knowledge, this resource looks deep into the furthest reaches of space. Children will follow along as the realization that the Earth is not at the center of the universe leads all the way up to recent telescopic proof of planets orbiting stars outside the solar system. In addition to its engaging history, this book contains 21 hands-on projects to further explore the subjects discussed. Readers will build a three-dimensional representation of the constellation Orion.
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980L,Lexile
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4-6.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Carson, M. K. (2013). Beyond the solar system: exploring galaxies, black holes, alien planets, and more : a history with 21 activities . Chicago Review Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Carson, Mary Kay. 2013. Beyond the Solar System: Exploring Galaxies, Black Holes, Alien Planets, and More : A History With 21 Activities. Chicago, Ill.: Chicago Review Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Carson, Mary Kay. Beyond the Solar System: Exploring Galaxies, Black Holes, Alien Planets, and More : A History With 21 Activities Chicago, Ill.: Chicago Review Press, 2013.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Carson, M. K. (2013). Beyond the solar system: exploring galaxies, black holes, alien planets, and more : a history with 21 activities. Chicago, Ill.: Chicago Review Press.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Carson, Mary Kay. Beyond the Solar System: Exploring Galaxies, Black Holes, Alien Planets, and More : A History With 21 Activities Chicago Review Press, 2013.

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