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The Stars: A New Way to See Them

by H. A. Rey

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

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Find the Constellations

by H. A. Rey

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 perfectly describes this book.

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Robert E. Wells Science

Is a Blue Whale the Biggest Thing There Is?

by Robert E. Wells

A blue whale is big; its the biggest animal alive. But it isn't the biggest thing there is. In this informative and engaging book, readers discover some big things, some bigger things, and the thing beyond measure--what can truly be called the Biggest Thing There Is!

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The Astronomy Encyclopedia

by Patrick Moore

The universe beyond our own has been an object of scientific inquiry and a preoccupation of avid stargazers from antiquity up to the present day, and this preoccupation has evolved into a complex field in which mysteries are unlocked and discoveries are made on a constant basis. The Astronomy... (learn more about this book)

A Little Book of Coincidence

by John Martineau

A most unusual guide to the solar system, A Little Book of Coincidence suggests that there may be fundamental relationships between space, time, and life that have not yet been fully understood. From the observations of Ptolemy and Kepler to the Harmony of the Spheres and the hidden structure... (learn more about this book)

The Nancy Drew Notebooks: Book 61

Space Case

by Carolyn Keene

Nancy, George, and Bess can't believe the out-of-this-world contest McCormick's grocery store is having -- the kid who guess the number of jelly beans in the jar wins a trip to a space camp! Nancy is superexcited because she has been studying the stars and planets with her brand-new telescope,... (learn more about this book)

A Brief History Of Afghanistan (Brief History)

by Shaista Wahab

Adult/High School–A good choice for teens interested in a synoptic view of Afghanistan from prehistory to 2006. Located along the trade routes that connected the continents of Europe and Asia, the country was exposed to a plethora of ideas and ethnicities over the centuries. Arab forays (ca.... (learn more about this book)

Med Center Series: Book 2

Flood

by Diane Hoh

Frantically caring for the victims of a terrible flood in Grant, Massachusetts, emergency room workers Susanna and Will worry about Sam, Kate, and Abby, who have been missing since a reckless flood party.

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Black Holes

by Heather Couper, Nigel Henbest

Black holes are the most mysterious and misunderstood elements in the universe. Although no one has ever seen a black hole, Black Holes explains and depicts these mystifying objects. A recurring topic in the news, Black Holes offers the most recent information on this topic--complete with... (learn more about this book)

Basher: Astronomy: Out of this World!

by Simon Basher, Dan Green

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... (learn more about this book)