Amazing Night Sky Atlas

The Ultimate Stargazing Guide

Nancy Dickmann

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Lonely Planet
01 August 2022

Popular astronomy & space; Children's & Educational; Science & technology: general interest (Children's&YA)

Series: Lonely Planet Kids

ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- This is a fine and informative introduction to the night skies, with an attractive mix of illustrations, photographs, charts, diagrams and graphics. It covers the history and some of the personalities of the star-gazing, the instruments, navigating the night skies, the differences between hemispheres and gives an overview of the solar system. Constellations (with depictions and information on visibility) and other astronomical delights round out this large book. Pitched at 8-12 year olds, it contains a wealth of detail and engrossing facts that will have any incipient stargazer enthralled! Lindy

Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas, the follow up to our bestselling Amazing World Atlas, looks upwards to the skies for a fun- and fact-packed guide to astronomy.

Featuring a mixture of photography and illustration, this hardcover book explores both the science of stargazing - explaining what can be seen in the night sky in different parts of the world - and the practicalities, with handy tips such as how to use a telescope. It also covers the background and history of astronomy, travelling around the world to discover the different stories cultures have told about the night sky and the influence the Moon, the stars and the movement of the planets have had on their people.

Expert insights come from David Hawksett, a science writer, lecturer and researcher who has previously worked as the Science & Technology Consultant at Guinness World Records and written for Sky at Night Magazine.

Perfect for learning at home, in the classroom or being given as a gift, Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas will inspire budding astronomers and excite them for a lifetime of looking to the skies.

Contents includes:

Introduction to the Night Sky History of stargazing How to use a telescope Constellations Seasons in the Sky The Zodiac Patterns in the Sky - a global guide Planets Stars Supernovas Black Holes Nebulas Meteor Showers Eclipses Night sky legends from around the world

About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

By: Nancy Dickmann
Imprint: Lonely Planet
Country of Publication: Ireland
Dimensions: Height: 310mm, Width: 237mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 1.042kg
ISBN: 9781838695125
ISBN 10: 1838695125
Series: Lonely Planet Kids
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01 August 2022
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active