DK space encyclopedia
A comprehensive guide to astronomy and space travel, arranged by such topics as "Observing the Universe," "Exploring Space," "Planets & Moons," "Stars & Beyond," and "Practical Stargazing."
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Astronomy > Encyclopedias, Juvenile. Space sciences > Encyclopedias, Juvenile. |
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Encyclopedias. |
- ISBN: 0789447088
- Physical Description 304 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
- Edition 1st American ed.
- Publisher New York : DK Publishing, 1999.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Includes index. |
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 45.00 |
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Space Encyclopedia
In the tradition of DK's acclaimed Children's Encyclopedia series, the DK Space Encyclopedia is a comprehensive school, library, and home reference to the fascinating world of space, from strange phenomena like black holes to the latest stunning images from the Hubble Telescope. Covering cosmology, astrophysics, astronomy, and space exploration, the book's clear, informative text and thousands of photos, graphics, cross sections, maps, and charts give children age 8 and up an absorbing, unparalleled view of our universe.