Disney Learning Wonderful World Of Space - Hardcover

Fraknoi, Andrew

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 078684969X ISBN 13: 9780786849697

Publisher: Disney Press, 2007

Synopsis

How hot is the sun?  How big is the moon?  Could there be life on other planets?  Created to appeal to a child’s (6-9) natural curiosity about space, Disney Wonderful World of Space engages children with fascinating facts about galaxies, planets, stars, space exploration, and more!  Standard and Classic Disney characters guide budding astronomers and curious sky watchers through the cosmos.  Information is presented in an easy-to-understand and fast-paced question-and-answer format, along with explanatory sidebars and character commentary. This stunning volume is designed to instill a sense of wonder about the universe – from the Big Bang to newly discovered worlds. An informative and fun reference book, Disney World of Space will be used over and over for light years to come!

About this title

About the Author

Andrew Fraknoiis an award-winning science educator and the author of fourteen books on astronomy and astronomy education, includingVoyages through the Universe, one of the leading astronomy textbooks in the world. Dr. Fraknoi served as the Executive Director of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, an international scientific and educational organization, and is currently the Chair of the Astronomy Program at Foothill College in California. He is also the founder of Project ASTRO, a program that brings professional astronomers into 4th- through 9th-grade classrooms at thirteen regional sites throughout the United States.

Edition details

• Publisher: Disney Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 078684969X
• ISBN 13: 9780786849697
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 128