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Sky Gazing

A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations
By Meg Thacher
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Sky Gazing by Meg Thacher is a captivating children's book that introduces young readers to the wonders of the night sky. It teaches about constellations, planets, and celestial phenomena, encouraging curiosity and exploration. The book combines engaging illustrations with informative content to spark an interest in astronomy and the world beyond Earth.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in introducing your child to the wonders of the night sky. It's packed with engaging activities and simple scientific explanations that make learning about astronomy fun and accessible for young readers. Perfect for budding star-gazers, this book encourages curiosity and exploration.

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This rich visual guide takes readers aged 9–14 on a journey through the Earth’s solar system, around the galaxy, and into deep space to learn about the moon, sun, planets, stars, and constellations.

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The sun, moon, stars, and planets have been a source of wonder for as long as humans have lived on earth. In this highly visual guide to observing the sky with the naked eye, kids aged 9 14 will delve into the science behind what they see. This captivating book offers a tour of our solar system and deep space, explaining how objects like Earth s moon were formed and introducing the why behind phenomena such as eclipses, northern lights, and meteor showers. Sky gazers will learn how to find and observe planets no binoculars or telescopes required and star charts will show them how to spot constellations through the seasons and in both hemispheres. Activities include tracking the cycles of the sun and moon and observing the sky during daylight hours or on a cloudy night. Includes profiles of professional astronomers and sidebars on space technology and current issues, such as light pollution.

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Sky Gazing by Meg Thacher is celebrated for its engaging activities and captivating facts, making it ideal for children to explore with or without adult guidance. The book encourages a deep appreciation for the sky, serving as a delightful educational resource that promotes understanding and counteracts light pollution. It is highly recommended for upper-elementary or middle school readers, especially those keen on science.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781635860962

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Storey Publishing LLC

Illustration: Full-color; photographs and illustrations througho

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 286.0mm

Height: 282.0mm

Weight: 860g

Pages: 132

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About the Author

Meg Thacher is a lab instructor in Smith College s astronomy department and the academic director for the Summer Science and Engineering Program for high school girls at Smith. A regular contributor to national children s science magazines, she teaches astronomy workshops for school groups and scout troops. She has a BA in physics from Carleton College and an MS in astrophysics from Iowa State.

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