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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...

$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...

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;...

$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...

$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Tyler Nordgren & Chad Moore, 12 pages, 4.5 x 10, 9781943334001
This informative guide is an excellent introduction to the stars, constellations and nebulae that make up the visible sky at night. Nearly two-thirds of Americans no longer live in a place where the Milky Way, our home galaxy, is visible after dark. This guide not only shows you when it is...

$5.95  
Playing Cards, George Moromisato, 3 x 4, 9781591936947
This gorgeous deck of playing cards, put together by author George Moromisato, features full-color photographs of 54 of the best objects and phenomena the night sky has to offer, including the Andromeda Galaxy, the International Space Station, planets, and more! Anyone who enjoys stargazing will...

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;...

$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...

$19.99  
Hardcover, Katy Flint, 24 pages, 9 x 12, 9781786031310

$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...

$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. 

$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...

$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...

$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...

$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...

$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...

$14.99  
Arthur John L'Hommedieu , 14 pages, 9.6 x 10.55, 9781846435942
Packed with information, this book opens before us like a tunnel through space, enabling us to make a fascinating tour of the planets in our solar system. Revised and updated, the new edition of this three-dimensional information book encourages children to study interesting data about each of...

$14.95  
National Geographic Maps, 2 pages, 4.25 x 9.25, 9781566959506
• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Stargazer Map and Guide Every culture has drawn pictures in the stars, creating constellations that represent animals or mythic figures. Ancient astronomers peered into the night sky and imagined glittering jewels set in a crystal sphere slowly revolving...

$14.95  
National Geographic Maps, 2 pages, 4.25 x 9.25, 9781566959520
• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Stargazer Map and Guide The name Solar System is derived from "Sol" or sun, and describes our planetary system orbiting our sun. Nearest the sun are the four terrestrial planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. All are dense, with solid surfaces and iron...

$14.95  
National Geographic Maps, 2 pages, 4.25 x 9.25, 9781566959537
• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Stargazer Map and Guide The Moon's mystique for ancient cultures might have lain in its unchanging aspect as it traversed the celestial sphere. The same lunar face permanently looks down on Earth because of tidal locking. Thus we use the terms "Near Side" to...

$24.95  
Hardcover, Professor Raman, 144 pages, 9.21 x 11.6, 9781803381312
From planets and moons to black holes and asteroids, take a spectacular journey through the Universe with this definitive, illustrated guide for budding astronomers. Since the earliest moments of our civilization, space has captured the human imagination. Go on a tour of the Universe that is...

$14.95  
Paperback, Mike Lynch, 56 pages, 10.25 x 9.25, 9781647554194
Take a month-by-month approach to stargazing with this fun and informative beginner’s guide to constellations. Stargazing is a perfect hobby. It can be done any time of year from anywhere, and it’s easy to share with friends and family of all ages. For decades, Mike Lynch has been building...

$39.95  
Spiral Bound, Terence Dickinson, 208 pages, 11x 11, 9780228104391
As  NightWatch , Terence Dickinson's classic stargazing guide, neared its 40th anniversary, Dickinson worked with a small group of trusted colleagues to give this groundbreaking reference an overhaul that will take it deep into the 21st century. Longtime astronomy writer and sky observer Ken...

Planetarium - Book
RAN646
$37.99  
Book, Hardcover, Raman, Prinja, 112 pages, 14.88 x 11, 9781536206234
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