Planet Mercury

Planet Mercury
Author: Ann Squire
Publisher: Children's Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Mercury (Planet)
ISBN: 9780531211533

Humans have long been fascinated by space exploration, from the earliest NASA probes to the latest journeys toward the distant edges of the solar system. Readers will learn about the discovery of new stars and planets, the ways celestial bodies are formed, and much more. Features: Engaging sidebars highlight important space discoveries Timelines illustrate the ways our knowledge of space has changed over time Glossaries explain difficult scientific terms in a way that makes them easy to understand Eye-catching images give readers an up-close look at the far reaches of space www.factsfornow.scholastic.com

An Introduction to Practical Astronomy: Volume 2

An Introduction to Practical Astronomy: Volume 2
Author: William Pearson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 777
Release: 2013-09-05
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 110806406X

Published in 1824-9, this two-volume guide to astronomical observation and calculation was among the first to appear in English.