Presents basic information about the stars, constellations, galaxies, universe, solar system, and the earth. Also discusses famous astronomers and space travel.
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Grade 5 Up This history of astronomy and astronomers focuses more on the scientists who study the planets, the stars, and the forces that hold the universe together than on astronomical principles. In a personal style, Fradin introduces the many scientists who have made important discoveries and the historical, political, and religious context within which they lived and worked. The color photographs and drawings are of excellent quality, but there is no glossary and the index is not exhaustive. Useful summary charts about planets, stars, meteorites, comets, and constellations provide information at a glance, but the four pages on obtaining permission to use the telescope at Palomar (including an application form) seem superfluous. The National Geographic Picture Atlas of Our Universe (National Geographic, 1980) by Roy A. Gallant covers similar information, but Fradin's book adds information about current research, theories, and trends. Frances E. Millhouser, Arlington County Department of Libraries, Va.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"I have the time of my life as a children's author," says Dennis Brindell Fradin, prolific author of close to one hundred and fifty books. "I try not to let a day of the year go by without working." Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, he earned a creative writing degree from Northwestern University, then taught elementary school for twelve years. In 1989, the National College of Education honored him as the Educator of the Year. He is married to writer Judith Bloom Fradin, who did the photo research on this book. They live in Evanston, Illinois and have three grown children.
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