An insightful and delightful look into the life of a courageous man of faith and science which will delight many readers. It was Galileo's questioning mind which drove him to moonumental breathroughs in astronomy, physics, mechanics, and the natural world. Learn all about this figure in this brand new book packed with many of the author's original pen drawings, pictures and illustrations.

• dates for equinoxes, solstices, phases of the Moon
• eclipse maps
• dates for various planetary phenomena
• dates for some religious and civil holidays
• chronological eras and cycles
• the equation of time and declination of the Sun
• sunrise/set, moonrise/set times
• the position of Polaris.

* dates for equinoxes, solstices, phases of the Moon * eclipse maps * dates for various planetary phenomena * dates for some religious and civil holidays * chronological eras and cycles * the equation of time and declination of the Sun * sunrise/set, moonrise/set times * the position of Polaris.

Get ready to take the field trip of the century-the twenty-first century, that is! Bridget, Babette, Barnaby, and Beauregard take you on a tour of the solar system, including stops at colonies on the Moon and Mars. Along the way you'll learn about:
* our galaxy and its stars and planets
* twentieth-century space exploration
* matter and its evolution
* constellations and how to find them

The Astronomy Thematic Unit is based on the following pieces of literature: Eyewitness Visual Dictionaries: The Visual Dictionary of the Universe; The Young Astronomer, and Guide to Space: A Photographic Journey Through the Universe. This reproducible resource is filled with ready-to-use lessons and cross-curricular activities. Also included are management ideas, creative suggestions for the classroom, and a bibliography.

Like a Facebook for the universe, Astronomy gives every important celestial body and concept its own page, where readers can learn its behaviors, likes, and dislikes up close and personal. From the flashy stars to the shadowy and strange objects that hang out like loners at the edges of the universe, no player goes unnoticed. Every profile has a hip anime-style portrait to round out the picture, but make no mistake: while the presentation is all style, the science is rock solid. The book includes a super cute poster of the solar system in the back. The universe has never been so cool.

In the coming decade, North Americans will be treated to an exciting parade of meteor showers, planetary transits, lunar eclipses, and strong displays of northern lights. Learn to identify what’s happening in the night sky with CELESTIAL DELIGHTS, both an introduction to astronomy and a calendar of upcoming celestial events written for urban and suburban sky-gazers—country skies and expensive telescopes not required. This revised edition predicts and explains numerous naked-eye events with the same lucid writing and easy-to-grasp diagrams that earned the first edition rave reviews. An astronomy guide for the layperson, CELESTIAL DELIGHTS deepens our appreciation of what we see when we gaze at the stars, and inspires us to do so more often.

Large, double-page illustrations introduce stargazers of all ages to 22 major constellations, among them Aquarius, the water bearer; Orion, the hunter; Gemini, the twins; as well as Canis Major, Taurus, and Leo. Accompanying text relates mythological story behind each constellation's name and identifies its principal stars--Sirius, Vega, Betelgeuse, and 22 other bright, celestial bodies of the night sky. Charts show generalized positions of constellations in the northern hemisphere during summer and winter.

This book begins with a lesson on the nature of astronomy, and then it covers the major structures of our solar system. Starting with the sun and working towards Pluto, the student will learn details about all nine planets (or is it eight? - your student will have to decide) in the solar system. Along the way, the student will also learn about Earth’s moon, the asteroid belt, and the Kuiper belt. After that, the student will move outside our solar system and learn about the stars and galaxies that make up God’s incredible universe. Finally, the student will learn about space travel and what it takes to be an astronaut!

The activities and projects use easy-to-find household items and truly make the lessons come alive! They include making a solar eclipse, simulating the use of radar to determine a hidden landscape, making a telescope, and making an astrometer to measure the brightness of a star. We recommend that you spend the entire school year covering this book, devoting approximately two sessions per week to the course.

A delightfully illustrated, informative beginner's guide to locating and identifying constellations in the northern hemisphere, with an extensive index, glossary, and time table for sky viewing.

Turn off the lights and watch 34 constellations glow in the dark! This unique, convenient guide to the night sky has star maps that shine after exposure to light. The maps, arranged by season, cover constellations of the Northern Hemisphere. Instructions on how to use the book are included. An appendix explains the mythology behind each constellation.

It's a beautiful, clear night and you decide to look up, once again, at the thousands and thousands of stars you have seen all your life. Each is anonymous in the vast sweep of the heavens. It's impossible to distinguish one bright star from another, one constellation from the next, without help.

Here it is. The product of 20 years face-to-face with the sky in all latitudes of this blue planet, The Great Atlas of the Stars was created to give the lay-person and amateur astronomer a map of the principal constellations and grand stars seen in the whole Northern Hemisphere. It covers the 30 most important constellations of the 88 visible from Earth.

These 30 constellations are the most rich and beautiful. Here you will find the most brilliant (and pretty) stars and remarkable nebulas and galaxies, that are the most interesting to observe. Each receives a full-page "identity card" which features the known characteristics: distance, luminosity, dimensions. For each of the constellations, 3 to 6 principal stars are shown in detail and located in a map of their sector of the sky.

Opposite the "identity card" page is a magnificent full color photograph of the constellation and its background of starry sky. Between the two is an overlay of clear mylar. Printed on the mylar overlay are the names of the elements of the constellation, and the connections between them.

Lastly, numerous photographs of staggeringly beautiful nebulae and starscapes, retrieved with the latest telescopes and space technology, put the individual constellations in the larger perspective of the night sky.

As authoritative as it is beautiful, The Great Atlas of the Stars will be consulted again and again by students, amateur astronomers, teachers and anyone who wants to know more about the stars.

Updated with recent photographs, a new edition of the classic study of the solar system provides a guided tour of each of the nine planets and their moons, examining their composition, history and characteristics and comparing them to one another.

Children take a wondrous tour of our solar system in this stunning new book that weaves mythology and astronomy in magical ways. Jacqueline Mitton’s poetic text explores each planet, comparing its features to those of the Roman god or goddess for whom it was named.

Although this naming occurred long before humans had accurate information about the planets, the book points out some remarkable coincidences based on what we know today. The veiled goddess Venus, for example, lends her name to a cloud-veiled planet. And the blue, stormy planet Neptune is named for the god of the sea.

Christina Balit’s glorious illustrations, sparkling with gold-foil accents, bring the mythology to life and draw children into the wonders of our planetary kingdom. This intriguing and highly informative book—a sequel to the same team’s best-selling Zoo in the Sky—presents the most up-to-date, scientific details about the planets in an artful way that will stir the minds and imaginations of young readers.

On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle's class goes into outer space and visits each planet in the solar system.

Revised with a new CD-ROM, this entry in DK's successful series of informative and visually compelling atlases explains how to see and read the night sky at all latitudes for a worldwide audience.

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The third edition of Nightwatch continues its tradition of being the best handbook for the beginning astronomer. Terence Dickinson covers all the problems beginners face, starting with the fact that the night sky does not look the way a modern city-dweller expects. He discusses light pollution, how to choose binoculars and telescopes, how to pronounce the names of stars and constellations, telescope mounts, averted vision, and why the harvest moon looks especially bright. Most of the lovely photographs in the book were taken by amateurs, which gives the section on astrophotography a particularly inspirational gleam.

Dickinson's star charts are very handy, each covering a reasonable field of view and mapping the most interesting amateur objects. He gives good advice for planet watching, which he notes "is one of the few astronomical activities that can be conducted almost as well from the city as from dark rural locations."

Altogether, the watchword for Nightwatch is indeed "practical"--this is a book to be used, not just read. Spiral-bound to lie flat or to fold back undamaged, it's a field guide that pulls its own weight in the field. Author Timothy Ferris says, "Like a good night sky, Nightwatch is clear and wind-free. Try it and see for yourself." --Mary Ellen Curtin

Fun, Interactive Faith Lessons From God?s Amazing Creation!
Our Place in Space (and 59 More Ways to See God Through His Creation) introduces young readers to the physical sciences while inspiring wonder about God. For homeschoolers, family devotions, a child?s personal "quiet time"-or the inquisitive kid who loves science-these sixty readings explore...

earth?s perfect position in space
the formation of clouds and rainbows
what causes the northern lights
the power of thunder and lightning
electricity
how seasons change

...and much more! Each chapter includes hands-on activities, a Scripture verse, and a devotional thought that link the scientific fact to God?s love for us and our love for Him. Sidebars, margin notes, and vocabulary words in every chapter add to the fun.

Due to be released April 2003
Planets, Moons and Stars provides an introduction to the bodies in our solar system. Young astronomers and explorers will learn to identify our nine planets and how to seek out the shapes in the sky that our ancestors saw thousands of years ago. This book includes information on which planets and constellations you can see with the naked eye or with binoculars, and which ones require telescopes. Statistics, illustrations, and interesting facts are included in each section. What are shooting stars? How has the night sky changed over time? Which planet has the most moons? How did Orion get its name? How old is our sun? Planets, Moons and Stars provides a fascinating mix of science, history, and legend. This is a perfect first book for a child interested in astronomy, or for a family evening field trip "to the stars."

Discover Orion the Hunter, Draco the Dragon, Cassiopeia the Queen, and other familiar constellations, and learn how to recognize them in the night sky.
Constellations are outlined in sparkly foil!

Black holes, stars, planets, meteor showers, comets, and galaxies are just part of what the night skies have to offer. Stan Shadick explains all things celestial in this award-winning calendar that features star maps with horizon scenes for orienting novice stargazers to the heavens; inset maps illustrating planetary conjunctions and tips for finding Venus in the daytime sky; and times for viewing eclipses of Jupiter’s moons with a spotting scope. Daily commentaries describe constellation mythology, cosmic events, and celestial discoveries. Find out what to watch for in the skies every night of the year. On a dark night, most of the stars described in this calendar can be viewed with the unaided eye or with binoculars. Skywatcher’s Calendar 2006 is the perfect way to explore the mysteries of the heavens.

In 100 entries, from Apollo to Zodiacal Dust, this book lets you survey the solar system. The tour ranges from ice-cold and far-off Pluto to the red-hot core of our own Earth. Biographical entries include the ancient astronomer Ptolemy, who thought the Sun moved around the Earth, and Eileen Collins, who became the first woman commander of the Space Shuttle in July 1999.

Starry Night has been created to give amateur sky watchers an easy and logical survey of what there is to see in the heavens and how to find it. The book explains what's out there, from the planets and other objects in our Solar System, to the constellations that fill the night skies, to far-distant objects such as quasars and galaxy clusters. It explains in simple text how the objects move through and about the sky, and how the movements of the Earth help create this perception. Starry Night lists key information about all of the constellations in the northern and southern skies visible in winter and in summer. Many easy-to-apply instructions are placed throughout the book for easy reference, such as figuring astronomical distances, how to view a solar eclipse, how to determine where the planets are in any given month, when and where to observe meteor showers, and how stars are named.

But the book is only half of the package. Its companion, the Starry Night disk, graphically displays all of the night sky objects an observer might want to view, from our Moon to the far reaches of our galaxy, and way beyond. The disk gives you information about how to properly use, align and focus your telescope, and shows what you should be able to view. You can tour the Solar System, the Milky Way Galaxy, and the distant universe without ever leaving your living room. Or, you can use this information to align and focus your backyard telescope to find precisely the object or phenomenon you wish to view. Want to see the rings of Saturn, the Orion constellation or the Horsehead Nebula? Read about it, find it on the disk, and view it in your own backyard.

This is a clear, vivid text with charts and maps showing the positions of the constellations the year round.

The new edition of this favorite star watchers' handbook has had all maps, tables, and charts updated to chronicle celestial events throughout the first decade of the twenty-first century. The book provides month-by-month sky maps for both the northern and southern hemispheres. An astronomical calendar tracks all of the solar system's planets, and a set of tables shows all phases of the Moon up to the year 2000. Gatefold front and back covers open to show solar and lunar eclipses for the same ten-year period. A 22- page illustrated A-to-Z dictionary describes major celestial objects and events. The book features 175 sky maps, charts, and diagrams, plus 30 dramatic full- color photos.

Although transits of planets across the Sun are rare (only Mercury and Venus orbit the Sun closer than us, and so can transit the Sun's disc) amateur astronomers can observe, record and image other kinds of transit, which are very much more frequent. Transit is in two parts, the first telling the fascinating story of the early scientific expeditions to observe transits. The second part is for practical observers, and explains how to observe transits of all sorts - even transits of aircraft as they fly between the observer and the Sun!

Due for release in March 2004.

Sky secrets can now be discovered by every midgrader with this easy-to-use guide to the constellations. Created especially for kids to use on their own, The Ultimate Guide to the Sky includes explanations and descriptions of all 88 constellations, listed alphabetically; easy-to-read star charts for each month of the year; what tools are needed for beginning astronomers; and a glossary and index. This comprehensive handbook even comes with a punch-out card-stock star finder, making constellation observation simple. While The Ultimate Guide to the Sky is simple enough for kids to use, adults will enjoy the thorough descriptions and creative activities, including moongazing and photographing constellations.

Each Ultimate Sticker Book presents an array of colorful, photographic stickers of baby animals or dinosaurs, the U.S. Presidents or the night sky - there's something for everyone. Young children will love working with these durable, reusable stickers, and they can have fun using the stickers to make picture books and projects on their own. These entertaining books provide a hands-on way to explore new subjects. (And some of the stickers even glow in the dark!) Includes over 60 full-color, self-adhesive stickers.

What happens during an eclipse? What are the other planets made of? This book is a delightful trip through the solar system giving answers to questions children have about the wonderful things God created that make up our solar system. Part of the Ask Max series.

The sun -- it melts icicles, dries grass after a rain and turns grapes into raisins. But what is the sun? And how does it transform the world around us? With a wonderful sense of movement and color, this informational picture book and flap book in one invites children to explore their world with delight. Each spread poses a question about the sun that is answered under the flap, where young readers will find explanations about the science of the sun and related topics. They will discover how the sun makes shadows, why water sparkles in the sun, how the sun helps make rainbows and much more. Using simple concepts of science, the Exploring the Elements series answers children's questions about wind, sun, rain and snow, and encourages young readers to explore their surroundings anew. Worlds of knowledge are waiting under the flaps!

A charming and colorful story of the StarBabies' journey up through the clouds, through the rainbow arch, and to each of the nine planets, starting with the moon and sun. Two songs (sheet music) are included. Toys and CD or cassette are available by special order.