Beyond the solar system : exploring galaxies, black holes, alien planets, and more : a history with 21 activities
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Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, c2013., Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, c2013.
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vii, 127 pages : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 22 cm.
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Las Animas - Bent County Library District - JUVENILE NONFICTION
J NF 520.9 SCI SPACE CARS
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Published
Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, c2013., Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, c2013.
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Book
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English

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 121) and index.
Description
Tracing the evolution of humankind's pursuit of astronomical knowledge, this resource looks deep into the furthest reaches of space. Children will follow along as the realization that the Earth is not at the center of the universe leads all the way up to recent telescopic proof of planets orbiting stars outside the solar system. In addition to its engaging history, this book contains 21 hands-on projects to further explore the subjects discussed. Readers will build a three-dimensional representation of the constellation Orion.
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4-6.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Carson, M. K. (2013). Beyond the solar system: exploring galaxies, black holes, alien planets, and more : a history with 21 activities . Chicago Review Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Carson, Mary Kay. 2013. Beyond the Solar System: Exploring Galaxies, Black Holes, Alien Planets, and More : A History With 21 Activities. Chicago Review Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Carson, Mary Kay. Beyond the Solar System: Exploring Galaxies, Black Holes, Alien Planets, and More : A History With 21 Activities Chicago Review Press, 2013.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Carson, Mary Kay. Beyond the Solar System: Exploring Galaxies, Black Holes, Alien Planets, and More : A History With 21 Activities Chicago Review Press, 2013.

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