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Practical Celestial Navigation - Book
Practical Celestial Navigation - Book
GPT279
$34.95  
Susan P. Howell, 9781493069699
Praised by The Practical Sailor as "a first-class piece of work," Susan P. Howell's Practical Celestial Navigation was developed for Mystic Seaport's navigation courses. This third edition, originally published by the Seaport's Planetarium, retains the step-by-step format of the original, along...
The Stars: The Definitive Visual Guide to the Cosmos The Stars: The Definitive Visual Guide The Stars: The Definitive Visual Guide The Stars: The Definitive Visual Guide The Stars: The Definitive Visual Guide
The Stars: The Definitive Visual Guide to the Cosmos
DKP068
$30.00  
Hardcover, 256 pages, 10.8 x 0.9 x 12.1, 9781465453402
The definitive visual guide to exploring all the marvels of the stars, the Milky Way, and the universe beyond. Chart the wonders of the cosmos in our own solar system and beyond with  The Stars . Packed with 3-D artworks of each constellation and incredible new imagery from the Hubble Space...
The Universe
The Universe
LPI008
$29.99  
Hardcover, 608 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781788686365
Let Lonely Planet take you further than ever before with the world’s first and only travel guide to the Universe. Developed with the latest data from NASA, we take you from our home on Earth and out into the far reaches of the solar system, then into our neighbouring stars and planetary systems,...
Night Sky Atlas: The Moon, Planets, Stars and Deep-Sky Objects 3rd Edition
Night Sky Atlas: The Moon, Planets, Stars and Deep-Sky Objects 3rd Edition
FFB141
$29.95  
Paperback, Robin Scagell, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781770859005
Updated star maps include all sky events occurring in 2017 and beyond. Praise for the previous edition: "A concise introduction to the night sky suitable for the beginning stargazer... The text is clear and easy to read... Recommended."  -- Choice "An ideal portable reference for...
Audubon Field Guide to The Night Sky
Audubon Field Guide to The Night Sky
RAN205
$26.00  
Paperback, Mark R. Chartrand III, 704 pages, 4 x 7.5, 9780679408529
Outstanding guide combining 272 brilliant color photos and 138 easy-to-read star charts. Invaluable for the celestial navigator.
Starfinder (3rd Edition)
Starfinder (3rd Edition)
DKP045
$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...
The Astronomy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained
The Astronomy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained
DKP079
$25.00  
Hardcover, 352 pages, 8.5 x 10, 9781465464187
An essential guide to milestone developments in astronomy, telling the story of our ideas about space, time, and the physics of the cosmos—from ancient times to the present day. From planets and stars to black holes and the Big Bang, take a journey through the wonders of the universe....
Peterson Field Guides: Stars and Planets (Pocket Guide)
Peterson Field Guides: Stars and Planets (Pocket Guide)
HMC312
$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....
National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, 2nd Edition
National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, 2nd Edition
IPS101
$24.99  
Paperback, Andrew Fazekas, 288 pages, 5 x 8, 9781426220159
Explore the star-studded cosmos with this fully updated, user-friendly skywatcher's guide, filled with charts, graphics, photographs, and expert tips for viewing -- and understanding -- the wonders of space. Stargazing's too much fun to leave to astronomers. In these inviting pages, "Night...
Astronomy For Dummies 4th Edition
Astronomy For Dummies 4th Edition
WIL090
$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...
Astronomy: A Visual Guide - Revised Edition
Astronomy: A Visual Guide - Revised Edition
DKP087
$22.00  
Hardcover, 352 pages, 8.5 x 10 x 1.6, 9781465473622
Enclosed in a sturdy open-ended box!   An accessible but genuinely comprehensive illustrated handbook of every aspect of astronomy, featuring the latest discoveries and the most recently available images of the universe. Take a tour of the universe, from the 90-mile-wide impact...
PHOTOGRAPHY: NIGHT SKY A Field Guide For Shooting After Dark
PHOTOGRAPHY: NIGHT SKY A Field Guide For Shooting After Dark
MOU092
$21.95  
Paperback, Jennifer Wu & James Martin, 176 pages, 9781594858383
Photography: Night Sky  will give you the tips and techniques you need to take stunning photographs in the dark. You’ll learn how to overcome the unique issues that confront nighttime photographers and capture images of which you’ll be proud.  Co-author Jennifer Wu, an elite Canon “Explorer...
A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky (Revised and Updated): The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations--and How You Can Find Them in the Sk
A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky (Revised and Updated): The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations--and How You Can Find Them in the Sk
WPC158
$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...
Glow in the Dark: Voyage through Space
Glow in the Dark: Voyage through Space
QRT024
$19.99  
Hardcover, Katy Flint, 24 pages, 9 x 12, 9781786031310
Star Finder Book, 3rd edition
Star Finder Book, 3rd edition
STR050
$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...
Discovering Planets and Moons Discovering Planets and Moons
Discovering Planets and Moons
SIM355
$19.95  
Hardcover, 96 pages, 12 x 10, 9781604338003
With a unique glow-in-the dark tactile book cover that recreates the cratered surface of the moon, DISCOVERING PLANETS AND MOONS is the ultimate guide to the most fascinating features of our solar system. Blast off into outer space with DISCOVERINGS PLANETS AND MOONS! From the icy outer...
The Universe Explained: A Cosmic Q and A
The Universe Explained: A Cosmic Q and A
FFB145
$19.95  
Paperback, Heather Couper & Nigel Henbest, 288 pages, 7 x 10, 9780228100829
Answers to the most popular astronomy questions of today. Over the course of their illustrious work in astronomy, Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest collected hundreds of the most popular astronomy questions that they've been asked. In this book they explain the scientific answers to these...
The Stars: New Way to See Them, 2nd edition Updated
The Stars: New Way to See Them, 2nd edition Updated
HMC061
$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...
The Dinosaur That Pooped a Planet! The Dinosaur That Pooped a Planet!
The Dinosaur That Pooped a Planet!
SIM325
$16.99  
Hardcover, Tom Fletcher & Dougie Poynter, 32 pages, 9 x 11, 9781481498661
From Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter of McFly comes a supersonic space adventure filled with planets, poop, and pandemonium! One boy, one space rocket, one very hungry dinosaur: the ingredients for an explosive space adventure of epic poop-portions! But when Danny realizes he’s forgotten...
Star Finder!: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Night Sky
Star Finder!: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Night Sky
DKP094
$16.99  
paperback, DK, 128 pages, 8.6 x 11, 9781465464750
From Orion to the Pleiades and Cassiopeia to Aries, this simple guide to star-hopping will takes kids on an exciting journey around the night sky's most famous constellations. Budding astronomers will love this stunning, new approach to stargazing, featuring step-by-step guides to identifying...
What We See in the Stars: An Illustrated Tour of the Night Sky
What We See in the Stars: An Illustrated Tour of the Night Sky
PGN268
$16.99  
Hardcover, Kelsey Oseid, 160 pages, 8 x 8, 9780399579530
A richly illustrated guide to the myths, histories, and science of the celestial bodies of our solar system, with stories and information about constellations, planets, comets, the northern lights, and more.  Combining art, mythology, and science,  What We See in the Stars  gives readers a...
Space Atlas
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;...
See It with a Small Telescope
See It with a Small Telescope
IPS020
$16.95  
Paperback, Will Kalif, 208 pages, 9.5 x 0.5 x 7 inches, 9781612437569
Have Fun Exploring the Stars with Close-up Views of Space Objects Right from Your Own Backyard Take the mystery and struggle out of discovering new worlds. With hands-on tips, tricks and instructions, this book allows you to unleash the full power of your small telescope and view amazing...
Night Sky - A Field Guide to the Constellations
Night Sky - A Field Guide to the Constellations
PER107
$16.95  
Paperback, 320 pages, 9781591932291
Few activities are more peaceful and inspiring than stargazing. And certainly nothing beats camping and stargazing at the same time. With that in mind, Jonathan Poppele has written this incomparable field guide to the night sky. Constellations in the book are organized by degree of locating...
Air and Space Origami Kit: Realistic Paper Rockets, Spaceships and More!
Air and Space Origami Kit: Realistic Paper Rockets, Spaceships and More!
IPS078
$14.99  
Paperback, John Szinger, 63 pages, 8 x 8 x 1, 9780804849241
Fly high with realistic paper models of some of the most astonishing aircraft and spacecraft ever designed! The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum hosts seven million visitors annually—a testament to our enduring fascination with flight. Noted origami artist John Szinger has created...
Zoom Space Adventure
Zoom Space Adventure
IPS149
$14.99  
Board, Susan Hayes, 36 pages, 6 x 5, 9781999967987
Blast off to adventure! Join Ava and her cat as they pilot their rocket to the furthest reaches of the solar system and beyond. An “absolutely stellar”   (Kirkus Reviews - STARRED REVIEW)   board book for kids aged 1–3, with interactive die-cuts throughout and a surprise pop-up!...
Curious Kids: Stars and Space
Curious Kids: Stars and Space
PGN380
$14.99  
Hardcover, Jonny Marx, 7 x 9, 9781680106541
Space is full of amazing things!   Let's meet some of them in this marvellous book. From   comets   and   asteroids  to   stars ,   solar systems  and   rockets , learn all about the universe with   POP-UPS  on each page. 
Scratch & Sketch Outer Space
Scratch & Sketch Outer Space
PPP057
$14.99  
Spiral-Bound, 64 pages, 6.5 x 8.5, 9781441334091
Scratch and Sketch across the stars! Learn what makes Earth so awesome, then blast off through the atmosphere and explore the universe beyond. This is a Trace-Along title! White outlines on black scratch-off pages create a fun way for younger children (5 and up) to build confidence...
Scratch & Sketch Solar System
Scratch & Sketch Solar System
PPP048
$14.99  
Hardcover Spiral, Peter Pauper Press, 64 pages, 6.5 x 8, 9781441332585
Blast off into outer space as you scratch your way through the solar system! Use the stylus included to scratch away the white outlines and uncover sparkly gold, silver, glitter, swirl, and even glow-in-the-dark pages as you trace and draw. This is a Trace-Along title! Young artists...
101 Amazing Sights of the Night Sky: A Guided Tour for Beginners
101 Amazing Sights of the Night Sky: A Guided Tour for Beginners
AVK030
$14.95  
Paperback, George Moromisato, 260 pages, 5 x 7, 9781591935575
Is there anything more amazing than the night sky? You've seen the stars and the constellations―but there's so much more to discover! George Moromisato's guide introduces you to 101 sights, from old favorites like Saturn's famous rings to awe-inspiring wonders like the Andromeda Galaxy. Learn...
Stars and Planets: Understanding the Universe
Stars and Planets: Understanding the Universe
STL312
$14.95  
Paperback, Giles Sparrow, 320 pages, 5 x 6.5, 9781782742609
Following the ‘Big Bang’, it took the universe billions of years to evolve into the unique system of stars and planets that we know of today. Scientists have studied the planets of our solar system for centuries, and are beginning to understand the billions of stars and other bodies that make up...
The Night Sky (Bedtime Shadow Book)
The Night Sky (Bedtime Shadow Book)
PPP019
$12.99  
Hardcover Spiral, Amber Tunnell, 7 pages, 6.5 x 8.5, 9781441315816
Share stories of the night sky and soothe little ones to sleep with this unique bedtime book! Simply shine the beam of a light (not included) through the page ''windows'' to cast pictures on the wall as you read with your child. It's a fun and comforting way to end the day and...
Destination: Space
Destination: Space
IPS083
$12.95  
Paperback, Dave Williams & Loredana Cunti, 52 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781773210575
Will humans ever be able to live on other planets? Former NASA astronaut Dr. Dave Williams is the person to ask.  It turns out that Earth is a pretty good place to live. Finding other habitable environments in space is no easy task: temperatures on Mercury are ten times hotter than on Earth;...
Find the Constellations, 3rd edition
Find the Constellations, 3rd edition
HMC339
$11.99  
Paperback, H. A. Rey, 72 pages, 9 x 10.8, 9780544763425
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. New updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information in the...
Falling Stars: A Guide to Meteors & Meteorites, 2nd Edition
Falling Stars: A Guide to Meteors & Meteorites, 2nd Edition
SPB005
$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...
My Best Pop-up Space Book
My Best Pop-up Space Book
DKP055
$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....
Stargazing with a Telescope
Stargazing with a Telescope
FFB124
$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...
The Space Creativity Book
The Space Creativity Book
STL344
$10.00  
Paperback, William Potter, 80 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781783124640
Budding astronauts and astronomers can r each for the stars with this mind-bogglingly entertaining   Space Creativity Book !   Perfect for every young kid with dreams of space, this out-of-this-world activity book offers puzzles, games, more than 150 stickers, and pullout art paper....
Puzzle to Go: Outer Space Puzzle to Go: Outer Space
Puzzle to Go: Outer Space
HCB045
$9.99  
Puzzle, 36 pages, 6 x 5.5 x 1.9, 9780735345966
Puzzling on the move has never been easier with Mudpuppy's Outer Space To Go. Packaged in a travel-friendly drawstring pouch, this puzzle will take you to other galaxies with it's bold rocket illustrations.
Space Adventure Activity Book
Space Adventure Activity Book
PGW270
$9.99  
Paperback, Jen Alliston, 64 pages, 8.8 x 0.5 x 11.5 inches, 9781787080034
This fabulous space-themed activity book will entertain children wherever they are in the universe! The pages are crammed with all sorts of fun, including dot to dot, spot the difference, coloring in and other amusing activities. Fun and educational, Space Adventure Activity Book features...
There's No Place Like Space!: All About Our Solar System
There's No Place Like Space!: All About Our Solar System
RAN448
$9.99  
Hardcover, Tish Rabe, 48 pages, 6.8 x 0.4 x 9.4, 9780679891154
Au revoir , Pluto! In this newly revised, bestselling backlist title, beginning readers and budding astronomers are launched on a wild trip to visit the now eight planets in our solar system (per the International Astronomical Union’s 2006 decision to downgrade Pluto from a planet to a dwarf...
Exploring the Night Sky
Exploring the Night Sky
FFB043
$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.
Building Rockets
Building Rockets
NOR006
$9.95  
Paperback, Rebecca Rowell, 32 pages, 7 x 8, 9781635173208
Explores the engineering challenges behind building rockets, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.
Simply Stargazing: Your Guide to the Stars, Moon, and Night Sky
Simply Stargazing: Your Guide to the Stars, Moon, and Night Sky
AVK045
$9.95  
Spiral, Jonathan Poppele, 28 pages, 4.5 x 7.5, 9781591935810
Your Night Sky Companion   To gaze skyward is to be filled with wonder. You might find yourself asking questions like, “Is that bright object a planet or a star? What does the constellation Perseus look like? When’s the next meteor shower?” Find these answers and more in  Simply...
Good Night Solar System
Good Night Solar System
PGN376
$9.95  
Board, 20 pages, 6 x 6, 9781602198234
Good Night Solar System explores the Milky Way Galaxy, the Sun, the Moon, all of the planets, including Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, too. Young readers will see our solar system and its many wonders like never before, all within the colorful pages of...
Good Night Astronauts
Good Night Astronauts
PGN378
$9.95  
Board, 20 pages, 6 x 6, 9781602198401
Good Night Astronauts features space camp, spacesuits, an international space station, rocket ships, space food, gravity, the solar system, stars, the atmosphere, walking on the moon, sleeping in space, science, and more. Put your spacesuit on and prepare to blast off! This enriching and...
Good Night Galaxy
Good Night Galaxy
RAN538
$9.95  
Good Night Galaxy explores the Milky Way planets, the sun, the moon, asteroids, comets, black holes, constellations, binary stars, the Big Dipper, meteors, the Orion nebula, red giants, and more. Blasting into outer space, this unique and educational board book gives young astronauts a tour of...
The Secret Galaxy PAPERBACK
The Secret Galaxy PAPERBACK
WWN844
$9.95  
Paperback, Fran Hodgkins, 32 pages, 9 x 10, 9780884488354
A lyrical narrative voice (the voice of the Milky Way galaxy itself) is augmented by sidebars filled with amazing facts and insights about our galaxy, and by extension, our universe. Inspired by Tilbury House’s award-winning, Kirkus-starred book The Secret Pool (2013). A lyrical...
One Small Square: The Night Sky
One Small Square: The Night Sky
INT454
$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...
Our Solar System
Our Solar System
STL246
$8.99  
Board, Connie & Peter Roop, 26 pages, 8.1 x 0.7 x 6, 9781454914181
The youngest astronomers can go forth and journey into outer space in this fun, basic introduction to the solar system. The unique format presents our sun and each planet in order with graduated flaps—turn each flap to reveal fascinating facts on each celestial body, and even the Milky Way!
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