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  • Heaven's Touch

    From Killer Stars to the Seeds of Life, How We Are Connected to the Universe

    by James B. Kaler ...
    A breathtaking account of how the surrounding cosmos impacts life on EarthDid you know that as you read these words showers of high-speed particles from exploding stars are raining down on you? As you gaze into the starry sky, you might feel isolated from the Universe around you—but you're not. This book reveals the startling ways life on Earth is touched by our cosmic environment, and ... Read more

    $28.09 USD

  • From The Sun To The Stars

    by James B Kaler ...
    The book begins at the Sun then travels through the solar system to see the stars, how they work, and ultimately what they mean to us. The idea is to provide an integrated view of the galaxy and its contents. Along the way we look at spectra, atmospheric phenomena, gravity and the laws of motion, telescopes and how they work, interstellar gas and dust, star birth and death, and planets orbiting ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • The Little Book of Stars

    by James B. Kaler ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    The Little Book of Stars tells the story of stellar science and what the stars mean to us from a variety of perspectives. Beginning with the "big picture;' the book moves through progressively more and more intimate views until we feel we can hold the stars in our hands, from which we can then throw them back to the sky to see our place among them. The book opens with a summary of the event that ... Read more

    $23.79 USD

  • First Magnitude: A Book Of The Bright Sky

    by James B Kaler ...
    “First Magnitude” is an entry-level book for readers with brightly lit skies. Its purpose is to show them that all is not lost, that they can still enjoy personal astronomy and have an appreciation of the heavens no matter where they live. It concentrates on the Sun, Moon, the five bright planets, and on the 23 brightest stars, which are visible from just about anywhere. The book concludes with ... Read more

    $14.29 USD

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  • The Quirks & Quarks Guide to Space

    "42 Questions (and Answers) About Life, the Universe, and Everything"

    by Jim Lebans ...
    For everyone who’s curious about what’s new under (and over and around) the stars.Douglas Adams famously pronounced in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy that the answer to life, the universe, and everything was 42. Quirks & Quarks, whose approach to science owes almost as much to Adams as it does to Newton or Einstein or Hawking, have flipped that notion through a gap in the space-time ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution

    Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution

    by Donald Goldsmith, Neil deGrasse Tyson ...
    Drawing on the current cross-pollination of geology, biology, and astrophysics, Origins makes "the astonishing astronomical discoveries of recent years come alive (Michael D. Lemonick).Origin's explores cosmic science's stunning new insights into the formation and evolution of our universe— of the cosmos, of galaxies and galaxy clusters, of stars within galaxies, of orbiting planets, and of ... Read more

    $13.69 USD

  • Death from the Skies!

    The Science Behind the End of the World

    by Philip Plait Ph.D. ...
    A lively astronomy primer that uses cataclysmic scenarios to explain the universe?s most fascinating events.According to astronomer Philip Plait, the universe is an apocalypse waiting to happen But how much do we really need to fear from things like black holes, gamma-ray bursts, and supernovae? And if we should be scared, is there anything we can do to save ourselves? With humor and wit, Plait ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Astronomy

    A Self-Teaching Guide, Eighth Edition

    by Dinah L. Moché ...
    Now in full color and thoroughly revised, this perennial bestseller is the most comprehensive and successful beginner's astronomy books in the market."One of the best ways by which one can be introduced to the wonders of astronomy." —The Strolling AstronomerFor a generation, Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide to the night sky. Now this ... Read more

    $20.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Earth and Space

    Photographs from the Archives of NASA

    by Nirmala Nataraj, Bill Nye ...
    "[A] glorious, pictorial tour of the universe . . . beginning with photos depicting Earth from space and progressing through . . . the individual planets." — School Library JournalPreface by Bill NyeTake a tour of the universe with this breathtaking collection of photographs from the archives of NASA. Astonishing images of Earth from above, the phenomena of our solar system, and the celestial ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Astronomy Made Simple

    A Clear Guide to the Workings of the Universe

    by Kevin B. Marvel Ph.D. ...
    Series series Made Simple
    See the skies in a whole new light. Take a tour of the universe, from our local solar system to the far reaches of deepest space. Astronomy Made Simple offers a complete introduction to this science, from its birth in ancient times to the different types of super-powerful telescopes scientists use today. It also includes detailed instructions on how to map the stars and understand the coordinate ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy, 2e

    by Christopher De Pree PhD ...
    Astronomy is a science as old as the stars! With The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Astronomy, Second Edition, learn:• Fascinating facts while taking a tour of our solar system, our galaxy, and beyond• Idiot-proof steps for buying and using today’s cutting-edge telescopes• Tips and tricks to guide you when exploring the skies ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • The Big Questions The Universe

    by Stuart Clark ...
    The Big Questions series enables renowned experts to tackle the 20 most fundamental and frequently asked questions of a major branch of science or philosophy. Each 3000-word essay simply and concisely examines a question that has eternally perplexed enquiring minds, providing answers from history's great thinkers. This ambitious project is a unique distillation of humanity's best ideas.In Big ... Read more

    $2.99 USD