Space Encyclopedia: A Tour of Our Solar System and BeyondPresenting the latest exciting findings on space exploration and research and cutting-edge, spectacular views of the universe that technology is bringing back to Earth, all in one ultimate reference book. Authored by David A. Aguilar of the Harvard-Smithsonian Centre for Astrophysics, the National Geographic Space Encyclopaedia is ideal for the family bookshelf, providing both accessible information for school reports and compelling reading on the mysteries beyond our world. |
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Contents
Introduction by Davida Aguilar | 6 |
Space Weather | 18 |
TOUR OF | 24 |
The Grand Tour | 32 |
Mars | 40 |
Jupiter | 46 |
Saturn | 54 |
Uranus | 60 |
Haumea | 72 |
Comets | 78 |
Aſtpreceding pages Pagel Adecorative composileofapanelsior | 97 |
Death of Giant Stars | 119 |
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Space Encyclopedia: A Tour of Our Solar System and Beyond David A. Aguilar,Christine Pulliam,Dennis A. Tito,Patricia Daniels No preview available - 2013 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Space Encyclopedia: A Tour of Our Solar System and Beyond Encyclopaedia Series Nat Geo - Encyclopaedia Series National Geographic kids |
| Authors | David A. Aguilar, Christine Pulliam, Patricia Daniels |
| Illustrated by | David A. Aguilar |
| Contributors | Christine Pulliam, Patricia Daniels |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | National Geographic Books, 2013 |
| ISBN | 1426309481, 9781426309489 |
| Length | 191 pages |
| Subjects | › › Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Astronomy Juvenile Nonfiction / Technology / Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science |
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