The Universe, Stars and Constellations
by Prinja, Raman K.Edition: Revised
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2007-07-01
Publisher(s): Heinemann/Raintree
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Summary
What are constellations? How far away are the stars? Do stars ever stop shining? Find the answers in this book! You will also learn about stars you can't see and will understand what happens when a star's light goes out. The night is not a time of darkness and quiet. It is bright and exciting!
Table of Contents
| Can I See All the Stars in the Sky? | p. 4 |
| What Are Constellations? | p. 8 |
| How Do People Use Constellations? | p. 12 |
| What Is a Star Made Of? | p. 14 |
| How Far Away Are the Stars? | p. 16 |
| How Are Stars Made? | p. 18 |
| How Long Do Stars Shine? | p. 20 |
| How Will the Stars End Their Lives? | p. 24 |
| How Do We Study Stars? | p. 26 |
| Fact File | p. 28 |
| Glossary | p. 30 |
| More Books to Read | p. 31 |
| Index | p. 32 |
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