Astronomy

Name: Astronomy
Brand: Usborne
Price: 19.75 AUD

By: Emily Bone, John Fox (Illustrator)

Write A Review

Hardcover | 1 March 2014

At a Glance

Hardcover
32 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
0.7 x 21.3 x 18.8

Hardcover

$19.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $4.94 with

Ships in 10 to 15 business days

People have been fascinated by the things they can see in space since ancient times. We know more about space now, and the subject has boomed in popularity as a result of recent television programmes.
How do astronomers study planets, stars and galaxies? What are rovers and where have they landed? How do different telescopes work? What is a nebula? Beginner readers can find out the answers in this book, along with lots more fascinating facts. Amazing photographs and illustrations are combined with simple, easy-to-read text and a glossary explaining all the specialist terms used. Find out more about astronomy and stargazing online via Usborne Quicklinks, where you can find out what to see and when, as well as see the latest images captured by telescopes and rovers.

Chapters in this book include:
- Studying the sky
- What's in space?
- A place in space
- Watching space
- Telescopes in space
- Looking at galaxies
- The Milky Way
- Studying stars
- The Sun
- Probing planets
- Exploring the surface
- The Moon
- Space lumps
- Stargazing

Industry Reviews

'A straightforward book telling you all a beginner needs to know about the planets, stars, moons, nebulae, galaxies asteroids and more' - Education Umbrella; 'Good quality non-fiction for this age group is a real boon and the Usborne Beginners is an excellent series. With its easy reading text, it is ideal for those learning to read who enjoy non-fiction books' - Parents in Touch; 'No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set' - The Bookseller; 'An excellent series. Carefully designed to appeal to early readers, the books have accessible vocabulary and easy reading text, clear pictures, a contents page, index and glossary - all excellent for helping children to learn to use books for research' - Parents in Touch; 'I can't praise Usborne enough for introducing [internet links] to many of their non-fiction books as it really helps children retain information' - Adventures in Home Schooling; 'The Usborne Beginners series is a beautiful fit for newly independent readers' - Rhino Reads

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.