Beyond the solar system : exploring galaxies, black holes, alien planets, and more : a history with 21 activities Cover Image

Beyond the solar system : exploring galaxies, black holes, alien planets, and more : a history with 21 activities / Mary Kay Carson.

Exploring galaxies, black holes, alien planets, and more (portion title)

Summary:

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.

Record details

ISBN: 9781613745441
ISBN: 1613745443
ISBN: 9781480621718
ISBN: 1480621714
Physical Description: vii, 127 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 22 x 28 cm
Publisher: Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, [2013]
Copyright: ©2013

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 121) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Prehistory-1600 : stargazers to scientists -- 1600s : telescopes and gravity -- 1700s-1915 : unveiling the stars -- 1900-1940 : space-time tricks, island universes, and the biggest bang -- 1930s-1970s : discovering the invisible : quasars, pulsars, and black holes -- 1980s-2010s : frothy galaxies, alien planets, and dark energy -- Afterword: what will we find next?
Target Audience Note:	4-6. Middle School 980 Lexile 980L Lexile