Out-of-This-World Astronomy: 50 Amazing Activities & Projects [Hardcover]

Joe Rhatigan (Author), Rain Newcomb (Author), Greg Doppmann (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 28, 2003 | Age Level: 8 and up

What are stars?
Why does the moon change shape?
How close is the nearest planet?

Budding astronomers will find answers to all their questions about the night sky--and far
more--in these 50 eye-opening activities. Three-hundred color photos and illustrations, some from NASA's magnificent collection, help kids soar out into the solar system, get their bearings among the stars, and see the size of Earth as compared to the neighboring planets. Youngsters will learn how to use binoculars and a telescope. To remember what they see up above, children can create a stargazing notebook to chart viewing highlights or take pictures of star trails. A photographic trip to the Moon will inspire kids to map its many phases, calculate their lunar weight, or find out what happens during an eclipse. Voyaging farther out also reveals why the other planets wouldn't make a good home for humans, and will help children understand why Earth is so very special, too.

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About the Author

Joe Rhatigan has taught middle and high school, and was a copywriter and marketing manager for a major book publisher. He currently lives and works in Asheville, North Carolina, as the Children's Book Editor for Lark Books.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Lark Books; 1 edition (October 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579904106
• ISBN-13: 978-1579904104
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,070,276 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Joe Rhatigan is the author of more than fifteen titles for children and adults, including The Kids' Guide to Nature Adventures and Out-of-This-World Astronomy. He's the former editorial director of Lark Books' children's program, which he launched and ran for seven years. The program's biggest successes included 101 Places You Gotta See Before You're 12!, The Boo Boo Book, and My Very Favorite Art Book: I Love to Draw. Joe lives in Asheville, North Carolina, with his wife, three kids, and cat.