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Summary: Detailed requirements for earning a merit badge in astronomy.
BOOK
Call #: 369.43 BOY ASTRONOMY
Location: Adult Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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Summary: A monthly magazine about astronomy. Targeting amateur astronomers, it contains columns on sky viewing, reader-submitted astrophotographs, and articles on astronomy and astrophysics for general readers.
MAGAZINE
Call #: MG ASTRONOMY
Location: Adult Magazines
copies in: 20 of 23
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by
Simon Basher creator, illustrator
Series:
Basher Science
(368)
Summary: Introduces astronomy and the things it studies through profiles in which the solar system, the planets, stars, and the Milky Way galaxy introduce themselves.
BOOK
Call #: J 520 BAS
Location: Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Philip Steele
(48)
Summary: Discusses the childhood, education, interests, and inventions of Galileo, as well as how his studies led to conflict with the Catholic church.
BOOK
Call #: J B GALILEI
Location: Junior Biographies
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Kate Banks
Series:
Monkey Readers - #2
(29)
Summary: Max and his older brother Pete learn about stars, planets, and galaxies when their father takes them to an astronomical observatory.
BOOK
Call #: J READER BLUE BANKS
Location: Junior Readers Blue
copies in: 1 of 1
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(459)
Summary: An essential guide to milestone developments in astronomy, telling the story of our ideas about space, time, and the physics of the cosmos -- from ancient times to the present day. From planets and...
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BOOK
Call #: 520 AST
Location: Adult Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
James B. Kaler
(142)
Summary: Looks at the broad picture of our surroundings and places Earth and our planetary system in context with the Universe. Examines the the planets themselves--how they are constructed and how they differ from one another.
AUDIOBOOK
Call #: CD BOOK 520 KAL
Location: Adult CD Books Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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Summary: Dramatization of Galileo Galilei's life, including his scientific achievements and his defense of his controversial theory that the earth revolves around the sun. Also includes how letters from his...
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DVD
Call #: DVD B GALILEI
Location: DVDs Biography
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Shea Ernshaw
(1,733)
Summary: Vega is forbidden by her mother from leaving the safety of the valley: unknown threats await in the wilds beyond. But after her mother dies, and Vega sees the fabled twin stars in the sky, it's an...
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BOOK
Call #: YA F ERNSHAW
Location: YA Fiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Peter Bond
(33)
Summary: Presents discoveries, observations, and theories about the planets and other phenomena in our solar system and as well as in outer space, using text, illustrations, and photographs from NASA.
BOOK
Call #: J 520 BON
Location: Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 0 of 1
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Summary: A compilation of practical advice and folklore features weather forecasts for the United States, planting tables, health remedies, horoscopes, recipes, games and puzzles, and other entertaining and useful information.
BOOK
Call #: 031.02 OLD
Location: New Adult Nonfiction
copies in: 0 of 1
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by
Mark A. Garlick
Series:
Insiders
(20)
Summary: Filled with one-of-a-kind images of planets, constellations, and galaxies, this complete reference includes more than 75 maps detailing topographic features of the planets and their moons,...
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BOOK
Call #: J 520 GAR
Location: Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 0 of 1
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by
Sheri Holman
Series:
Royal Diaries Series
(2,836)
Summary: In a series of messages placed in her grandmother's ancestral jar, a seventh century princess and future ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla vents her frustration at not being permitted to study astronomy because she is a girl.
BOOK
Call #: J F ROYAL
Location: Junior Fiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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Summary: Kids will have fun with these interactive games, puzzles, and challenges that will let them explore the world in fun new ways. Discover music and instruments, learn astronomy, develop new ways to solve problems, explore cities and towns.
KIT
Call #: J LAUNCHPAD I'M
Location: Learning Tools
copies in: 0 of 1
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by
Marilyn Hilton
(5,628)
Summary: In 1969 twelve-year-old Mimi and her family move to an all-white town in Vermont, where Mimi's mixed-race background and interest in "boyish" topics like astronomy make her feel like an outsider.
BOOK
Call #: YA F HILTON
Location: YA Fiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Michael Driscoll
(284)
Summary: Children eight and up will enjoy this conversational but information-packed introduction to astronomy and stargazing, which includes the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space...
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BOOK
Call #: J 520 DRI
Location: Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Ian Stewart
(457)
Summary: Presents an exhilarating guide to the cosmos, from our solar system to the entire universe. Stewart describes the architecture of space and time, dark matter and dark energy, how galaxies form, why...
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BOOK
Call #: 523.1 STE
Location: Adult Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Will Gater
(163)
Summary: Discover the wonders of the universe with this complete introduction to observing and understanding the night sky. This practical guide explains and demystifies stargazing, teaching you to recognize...
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BOOK
Call #: 520 GAT
Location: Adult Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Gail Gibbons , illustrator
Summary: Vetted by an expert, this new and updated edition introduces scientific facts about the stars, as well as how we look at and learn about them, through simple text and bold illustrations. From ancient...
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BOOK
Call #: J P SCIENCE GIBBONS
Location: New Junior Picture Books - Science
copies in: 0 of 1
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by
Marion Dane Bauer
Summary: Look up and see the wonders of our night sky. Explore the stars, planets, and more that we see in our night sky in this stellar book!
BOOK
Call #: J READER 520 BAU
Location: New Junior Readers Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Kathryn Hulick
Summary: This field guide highlights 100 objects that can be seen in the night sky. Readers will gain a greater understanding about how to spot these things, including constellations and objects in our solar...
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BOOK
Call #: 520 HUL YA
Location: YA Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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(193)
Summary: From the origin of the universe to the future of space rockets, this book about space for kids has it all. Did you know that the moon was once a piece of the Earth, and that a day on Venus is longer...
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BOOK
Call #: J 520 SPA
Location: Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 0 of 1
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by
Joanna Cole
Series:
Magic School Bus
Summary: On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle's class goes into outer space and visits each planet in the solar system.
BOOK
Call #: J P SCIENCE COLE
Location: Junior Picture Books - Science
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Chris Ferrie
(201)
Summary: Colorful and simple introduction for babies and grownups to a new astronomical concept for every letter of the alphabet. Each page features multiple levels of text so the book grows along with your little astronomer.
BOOK
Call #: BB FER
Location: Board Books
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Lena Sjoberg
(56)
Summary: When night falls, everything is dark. Or is it? The Moon shines with a pale light. A car drives along the street, and when its headlights flash, two bright dots run by. Is it a cat's eyes? Or perhaps...
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BOOK
Call #: J 525 SJO
Location: Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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Summary: From April 21-June 25, 2010, the Johnston Public Library held an exhibit sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA). ALA provided a $500 stipend to help cover the costs of the program. This...
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BOOK
Call #: ARCHIVES 520 VIS 2010
Location: Archives
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Abraham Loeb
(4,098)
Summary: In late 2017 scientists at a Hawaiian observatory glimpsed an object soaring through our inner solar system, moving so quickly that it could only have come from another star. Astrophysicist Avi Loeb...
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BOOK
Call #: 576.8 LOE
Location: Adult Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Madeline King
(4)
Summary: Using humor, answers questions about such space-related topics as stars, planets, and meteors.
BOOK
Call #: J 520 KIN
Location: Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 0 of 1
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by
Neil deGrasse Tyson
(2,355)
Summary: Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's thorniest philosophical conundrums, armed with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science. Together with distinguished physicist James Trefil, Tyson...
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BOOK
Call #: 523.1 TYS
Location: Adult Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Sara Gillingham , illustrator
(70)
Summary: This informative board book helps younger children identify six of the most recognizable animal constellations from The Great Bear to the The Southern Fish. Each constellation is introduced as a...
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BOOK
Call #: BB GIL
Location: Board Books
copies in: 0 of 1
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by
Mike Lowery
(36)
Summary: This is the definitive, go-to book about everything awesome you ever wanted to know about all things outer space. Uncover a wealth of weird, wacky, and wild facts about our universe, from planets to...
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BOOK
Call #: J 523.1 LOW
Location: Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 0 of 1
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by
Jen Schoeller
(9)
Summary: Discover the darkest corners of the solar system and then go beyond them. Readers will learn the secrets of the biggest planets, get to know flying space rocks, get lost in giant black holes, go on...
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BOOK
Call #: J 520 SCH
Location: Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Jane O'Connor
Series:
Fancy Nancy (Easy Readers)
Summary: When a rainstorm prevents Nancy and her best friend, Robert, from getting to the planetarium the night of a class field trip, she has a brilliant idea for making things better.
BOOK
Call #: J READER GREEN O'CONNOR
Location: Junior Readers Green
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Jennifer Lombardo
Summary: Since the beginning of time, humans have been fascinated with the stars. The development of telescopes allowed them to learn more about the universe around them, and as technology advanced, they were...
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BOOK
Call #: 629.4 LOM YA
Location: YA Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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