Stars-- the inside story [ebook]
2013
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"An introduction to stars with information about their age, size, colors, and other characteristics. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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Chicago : World Book, 2013.
Collation:
1 online resource (64 p.) : col. ill.
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Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 62) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- What is a star? -- How are stars different from planets and moons? -- How many stars are there? -- What kind of star is the sun? -- Why does the sun look different from other stars? -- How far away are the stars? -- Focus on: binary stars: seeing doubles -- How old are the stars? -- What is a constellation? -- Why do constellations change with latitude and season? -- Focus on: neuron stars: small but powerful -- Why do we see stars only at night? -- Why do stars twinkle? -- How big are stars? -- Why do stars shine? -- What is visible light? -- What is a star like on the inside? -- How do stars make chemical elements? -- What is a star like on the outside? -- Focus on: supernovae: blasts from the past -- How bright are stars? -- Are stars as bright as they look? -- How hot are stars? -- Why are stars different colors? -- Star stories from ancient times -- Star stories from native people -- Star stories from ancient China.
ISBN:
9780716695745 (electronic bk)0-7166-9574-X (electronic bk)
Dewey class:
523.8
LC class:
QB801.7
Language:
English
BRN:
226929
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web | Junior Non Fiction | J | In-process (Set: 21 Nov 2013) |