Modern Astronomy: Expanding the Universe (Milestones in Discovery and Invention)

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Very Good
A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Solid retired library book with usual library markings; else VG. Text free of underlining, writing ...
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9780816057467
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Facts On File, Incorporated
ISBN-10
081605746X
ISBN-13
9780816057467
eBay Product ID (ePID)
19038421497

Product Key Features

Book Title
Modern Astronomy : Expanding the Universe
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Topic
Science & Nature / General (See Also Headings under Animals or Technology), Technology / Inventions, Astronomy, Science & Technology
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction, Science, Biography & Autobiography
Author
Lisa Yount
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
17.1 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Elementary/High School
LCCN
2005-025113
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
Seventh Grade
Educational Level
High School, Elementary School
Grade To
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
520/.9
Synopsis
Meet 12 men and women whose research and work in new technologies brought about a revolution in the understanding of time and space during the 20th century. From Edwin Hubble to George Gamow to Geoffrey Marcy, ""Modern Astronomy"" illuminates the lives and achievements of these innovative scientists. Readers will gain a clear understanding of the common threads that intertwine the astronomers' lives; the political, economic, and social events of their times; people with whom they worked; and the developments that preceded their research. In-text sidebars highlight each subject's work. Chapter chronologies offer suggestions for further reading. The general bibliography includes listings of organizations and Web resources., From Edwin Hubble to George Gamow to Geoffrey Marcy, this work illuminates the lives and achievements of these innovative scientists. It offers the readers with an understanding of the common threads that intertwine the astronomers' lives; the political, economic, and social events of their times; and the developments that preceded their research., Meet 12 men and women whose research and work in new technologies brought about a revolution in the understanding of time and space during the 20th century. From Edwin Hubble to George Gamow to Geoffrey Marcy, Modem Astronomy illuminates the lives and achievements of these innovative scientists. Readers will gain a clear understanding of the common threads that intertwine the astronomers' lives; the political, economic, and social events of their times; people with whom they worked; and the developments that preceded their research.
LC Classification Number
QB28.Y68 2006

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