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Above and Beyond: Astronomy Books (page 3)


Cover art for NEXT STOP NEPTUNE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2004
by Alvin Jenkins, illustrated by Steve Jenkins

"A terrific experience indeed. (bibliography) (Nonfiction. 8-12)"
A lucid description of the solar system, grounded in concepts that young readers can grasp, and exquisitely illustrated. Read full book review >
Cover art for DESTINATION: SPACE
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2002

The dean of science-writers for the grammar-school set offers comments on over a dozen big, dramatic photos and photo collages generated by the Hubble Space Telescope, from a sharply focused triple image of Mars to a tiny red arc identified as the most distant galaxy every observed. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 30, 2000
by Franklyn M. Branley, illustrated by Y Kelley

"Bravo! (introduction) (Nonfiction. 6-9)"
This spectacular introduction to the International Space Station, by a talented and prolific science writer, is a welcome addition to the Let's-Read-And-Find-Out-Science series. Read full book review >