Ultimate Explorer Field Guide: Night Sky: Find Adventure! Go Outside! Have Fun! Be a Backyard Stargazer! (National Geographic Kids Ultimate Explorer Field Guide) - Softcover

Book 2 of 8: NGK Ultimate Explorer Field Guides

Schneider, Howard

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9781426325465: Ultimate Explorer Field Guide: Night Sky: Find Adventure! Go Outside! Have Fun! Be a Backyard Stargazer! (National Geographic Kids Ultimate Explorer Field Guide)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1426325460 ISBN 13: 9781426325465
Publisher: National Geographic Kids, 2016

Synopsis

This fun, photo-filled, fact-packed night sky guide will encourage kids to stop and look up to spot stars and planets right from their own backyards. From Mars to meteor showers, Scorpius to satellites, kids will learn how, where, and when to spot these space-dwelling phenomena in the night sky at any time of year. With tons of info and interactivity prompts, it's the perfect companion for backyard or field trips, camping or vacation. Durable and portable, it's just right for your pocket or backpack!

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About the Author

Howard Schneider is a veteran journalist who has written extensively on science. He is the author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky (National Geographic Books 2009, 2013).

Reviews

Gr 5–8—Schneider (Backyard Guide to the Night Sky) returns to familiar stomping grounds with this meticulous, logical, and visually compelling guide to the night sky. The table of contents is thorough and color-coded (subheadings in the contents coordinate with the subheadings in the text, as does the footer with the page number). A "How To Use This Book" section explains how to navigate the callouts and other features on each page. Subject matter is presented logically and builds from very basic astronomy ("The Sky Above Us") to more advanced areas of knowledge, even reaching beyond the solar system and galaxy ("Spectacular Sky: Andromeda Galaxy"). The writing is accessible, with a comprehensive index, a glossary, and sighting charts included to further ease students into the subject. However, vocabulary words aren't boldfaced within the text, and the glossary is more a brief collection of general astronomy terms. Photos complement the information and have vibrant borders that will catch readers' attention. VERDICT Packaged in a fun, vibrant, and engaging manner, this title is highly recommended for middle school and public libraries with a large astronomy following.—Doneanne Soult, Westampton Middle School, NJ

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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Publication date
2016
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1426325460
ISBN 13 
9781426325465
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
160
Rating
  • 4.30 out of 5 stars
    37 ratings by Goodreads