Bibliograph

Beyond the solar system, exploring galaxies, black holes, alien planets, and more : a history with 21 activities, Mary Kay Carson

Type

Label

Beyond the solar system, exploring galaxies, black holes, alien planets, and more : a history with 21 activities, Mary Kay Carson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 121) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestGradeLevel

4-6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Beyond the solar system

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

818724438

Responsibility statement

Mary Kay Carson

Sub title

exploring galaxies, black holes, alien planets, and more : a history with 21 activities

Summary

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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification