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$9.95  
Paperback, Terence Dickinson, illust. by John Bianchi, 72 pages, 8.25 x 8.25, 9780920656662
A comprehensive beginner's guide to astronomy. Explains what the viewer is seeing, identifies celestial bodies, answers many questions.

$19.95  
Paperback, David Burch, 76 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780914025634
A comprehensive book explaining the use of the 2102D star finder, and the many applications it offers in planning navigation. Its numerous examples and diagrams make it a most definitive treatment. In addition to a description of the star finder and its basic use, the book covers: brightness and...

$16.99  
Paperback, H.A. Rey, 160 pages, 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.6, 9780544763449
Containing star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky, this classic book makes H. A. Rey's passion for astronomy evident on every page. Second edition updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information...

$25.00  
Hardcover, Carole Stott & Giles Sparrow, 128 pages, 12 x 12, 9781465414533
Now with removable planisphere! Starfinder  lays out the universe clearly, highlighting the signposts in the sky and explaining the cosmology of the stars. Discover the wonders of the night sky with up-to-date information about the universe, including monthly charts to both the northern...

Southern Night Sky
WFP005
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551684
The Southern Night Sky provides a simplified field reference to familiar stars and constellations. A durable folding guide format is great for use in the field, and allows any level of nature explorer to recognize and easily identify the most common constellations. This guide features glow in...

$24.99  
Paperback, Jay M. Pasachoff, 592 pages, 7.2 x 4.6 x 1.2, 9780395934319
The fourth edition of this best-selling field guide has been completely revised and updated to include the latest information from leading astronomical sources. All the time-sensitive material is new and valid through 2017: solar eclipses, phases of the moon, positions of the planets, and more....

$5.95  
Paperback, Dorcas S. Miller, 64 pages, 4.2 x 6.5, 9780912550268
 A guide to patterns in the night sky, with star stories from around the world. People around the world, and through the centuries have given names to the patterns they see in the night sky. The latest book in the Finders series of pocket guides introduces constellations from many cultures, and...

$9.00  
Paperback, Donald M. Silver, 48 pages, 9 x 0.2 x 9, 9780070580459
By focusing on one small square of night sky near Orion, this entry in a highly lauded series gives children aged 6 to 9 an exciting close-up on amazing facts about stars, planets, nebulae, comets, meteors, the moon, constellations, and classic myths. Suitable for stargazing anywhereÑeven the...

$19.99  
Hardcover, Michael Driscoll & Meredith Hamilton, 96 pages, 10 x 10, 9780762495504
This charming exploration of the night sky -- featuring a star finder and glow-in-the-dark stickers -- which has more than a quarter of a million young astronomers enjoying the night sky in countries around the world, is now completely revised and updated.   A Child's Introduction to...

$11.80  
Paperback, Mike D. Reynolds, 9780811736169
Month-by-month information on meteor showers and how to make the most of watching themAdvice on starting and building a meteorite collection plus the scientific explanation of what meteors are and where they come fromIncludes new information about recent space exploration and studies of...

Zoo in the Sky
RAN300
$3.98  
Paperback, Jacqueline Mitton Pictures by Christina Balit, 32 pages, 11 x 0.2 x 8.5, 9780792259350
This award-winning book capturing the glittering light show of the constellations is now available in paperback.  Take an illuminating ride through the starry night sky with National Geographic's  Zoo in the Sky!  Little Bear and the Great Bear in the Northern Sky; the scaly dragon winding...

Space Atlas
STL118
$16.95  
Hardcover, Jiri Dusek, Jan Pisala, 34 pages, 10.3 x 9.3, 9781454912378
Young astronauts and astronomers will discover the wonders of outer space in this gorgeous atlas with lots of cool extras to explore! Six giant foldouts contain detailed maps of the moon, the constellations, our solar system, and the universe; a huge diagram of the International Space Station;...

$22.99  
Paperback, Stephen P. Maran, 384 pages, 7.5 x 9, 9781119374244
Your updated guide to exploring the night sky Do you know the difference between a red giant and a white dwarf? From asteroids to black holes, this easy-to-understand guide takes you on a grand tour of the universe. Featuring updated star maps, charts, and an insert with gorgeous full-color...

$10.50  
Hardcover, Pop-Up, 18 pages, 9.6 x 9.6 x 1, 9781465439147
Designed for toddlers ages 3-5,  My Best Pop-Up Space Book  is a child's first guide to the universe. Starting with a blast-off sound button featured on the cover — and embedded on each spread throughout the book — youngsters will dive into the pages to find large pop-up surprises on every page....

$10.00  
Paperback, Robin Scagell, 192 pages, 5 x 0.4 x 7.8, 9781770853294
A practical guide that demystifies the process of buying a telescope... valuable advice on how to instantly spot misleading labels on low-end telescopes. --Astronomical Society of the Pacific "Books of Note" Buying a telescope is essential for the stargazer who wishes to progress from...

$7.95  
Paperback, Laura Evert, 48 pages, 8.7 x 0.2 x 8.7, 9781559718424
The popular  Take-Along Guide  series introduces children to “reading” who lives in a given environment by looking for clues. This title includes activities, charts, diagrams and fascinating cross section images of planets to show what they are made of. Discover what a shooting star is, which...
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