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In this guided tour of our planetary neighborhood, the Milky Way and other galaxies, and beyond, detailed maps and fascinating imagery from recent space missions partner with clear, authoritative scientific information. Starting with the sun and moving outward into space, acclaimed science writer and physicist James Trefil illuminates each planet, the most important moons, significant asteroids, and other objects in our solar system. Looking beyond,...
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"Blast off on an incredible journey through the Universe! Touch down on every planet in our solar system, then buckle up as you swing past our nearest stars and journey beyond to distant galaxies, mysterious nebulas, and powerful quasars. How many stars are in the Milky Way? Is there an alien life on any exoplanets? What makes a black hole? Discover the answers and more as you journey from Earth, to the stars, and beyond."--Back cover.
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"Kids are naturally curious. They want to know all about everything around them, near and far. And the completely updated Beginner's World Atlas is the perfect tool to introduce them to the people, places, and animals of the world. We have combined our world-famous mapmaking skills and color photography with input from specialists in geography education to create an atlas designed for kids ages 7 to 10."--
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"From the first cities of Sumer to the empire of the Incas, travel around the world and through 5,000 years of history in this illustrated guide to see where and how ancient peoples lived. From North America to New Zealand, this book takes you on a trip around the world and through history to visit ancient cities and empires, showing who lived where and explaining the unique features of each civilization. The Ancient Worlds Atlas is a pictorial...
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"This beautiful history atlas helps children learn about world history, all the way from the first humans leaving Africa right up to how the world looks now, with a modern world map. It's packed with more than 40 historical maps and fascinating nuggets of information about the past."--Publisher's description.
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Regions are shown using physical and political maps, and feature iconic animals, natural wonders, famous landmarks, and much more. Each spread includes 'sight-seeing' features to whet young explorers' appetites, as well as a Fast Facts panel, great for learning all the top stats at a glance. --Publisher
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"Earth is an incredible and varied place, packed with a diverse array of people, landscapes, and creatures. Atlas of Oddities takes kids on a round-the-world adventure that will help them see our planet in a whole new light. Young travelers will visit every continent and learn about its history, capitals, monuments, festivals, and local flora and fauna. From Longyearbyen, where polar bears roam the streets, to the Elephant Polo Championship in Kathmandu,...
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Discover the world's smallest adventures with this beautifully illustrated journey around the world from the award-winning team behind Atlas of Adventures. Explore seven continent maps and learn about the best small-scale adventures on Earth - whether you're taking a ride on the world's largest miniature railway, sending a letter with the world's smallest post office or cruising coral reefs with the smallest seahorse, this book brings together the...
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"Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas, the follow up to our bestselling Amazing World Atlas, looks upwards to the skies for a fun- and fact-packed guide to astronomy. Featuring a mixture of photography and illustration, this hardcover book explores both the science of stargazing - explaining what can be seen in the night sky in different parts of the world - and the practicalities, with handy tips such as how to use a telescope. It also covers...
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"Featuring more than fifty illustrated maps of every state and union territory in India, this book expands the definition of an atlas. It taps into the essence of each state, its culture, history, and people. A special highlight includes spreads on India's leading cities, delving into their heart and soul. Drawing from the current school curriculum and with the help of an educational consultant, the book includes dedicated infographic spreads that...