An Introduction to Basic Astronomy Concepts (Black and White Edition): A Visual Tour of Our Solar System and Beyond (with Space Photos)
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An Introduction to Basic Astronomy Concepts (Black and White Edition): A Visual Tour of Our Solar System and Beyond (with Space Photos)

Paperback – June 30, 2012

Price
$12.99
Format
Paperback
Pages
186
Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-1478169727
Dimensions
5.5 x 0.42 x 8.5 inches
Weight
7.8 ounces

Description

WHAT READERS LIKE Readers love the numerous NASA photographs and illustrations, especially in the eBook and full-color print editions. They also appreciate the clear explanations to basic concepts. The ordering of the book is also convenient, beginning with basics and gradually increasing the difficulty. This book, An Introduction to Basic Astronomy Concepts , has much range and depth, and numerous figures, with 186 pages in print. (The author's other astronomy book, Basic Astronomy Concepts Everyone Should Know , is much more condensed, and reads more like an illustrated children's book, with 40 print pages.)More math and science books by Chris McMullen, Ph.D. Popular science : An Introduction to Basic Astronomy Concepts. An Introduction to Basic Astronomy Concepts . Understand Basic Chemistry Concepts. Understand Basic Chemistry Concepts . Basic Astronomy Concepts Everyone Should Know. Basic Astronomy Concepts Everyone Should Know. Far Out Multiplication Flash Cards 1-12 (Decorated with Solar System Photos). Far Out Multiplication Flash Cards 1-12 (Decorated with Solar System Photos) . The Observational Astronomy Skywatcher Notebook. The Observational Astronomy Skywatcher Notebook. The fourth dimension : A Visual Guide to Extra Dimensions, Volume 1. A Visual Guide to Extra Dimensions , Volume 1. A Visual Guide to Extra Dimensions, Volume 2. A Visual Guide to Extra Dimensions , Volume 2. A Visual Introduction to the Fourth Dimension. A Visual Introduction to the Fourth Dimension . Full-Color Illustrations of the Fourth Dimension, Volume 1. Full-Color Illustrations of the Fourth Dimension , Volume 1. Full-Color Illustrations of the Fourth Dimension, Volume 2. Full-Color Illustrations of the Fourth Dimension , Volume 2. Physics : An Advanced Introduction to Calculus-Based Physics An Advanced Introduction to Calculus-Based Physics A Guide to Thermal Physics A Guide to Thermal Physics Creative Physics Problems, Volume 1 Creative Physics Problems , Volume 1 Creative Physics Problems, Volume 2 Creative Physics Problems , Volume 2 Math workbooks : The Improve Your Math Fluency series of math workbooks offers practice with essential math skills in arithmetic, fractions, decimals, percents, algebra, and trigonometry. The Improve Your Math Fluency series of math workbooks offers practice with essential math skills in arithmetic, fractions, decimals, percents, algebra, and trigonometry.

Features & Highlights

  • Also available in full-color in paperback (ISBN
  • 978-1478169383
  • ) and as an e-book. Note that this paperback edition is
  • black and white
  • .This book provides a highly visual introduction to a variety of basic astronomy concepts:
  • Overview of the Solar System
  • Overview of the Solar System
  • Understanding the Lunar Phases
  • Understanding the Lunar Phases
  • Understanding Solar and Lunar Eclipses
  • Understanding Solar and Lunar Eclipses
  • Understanding the Seasons
  • Understanding the Seasons
  • Evidence that the Earth is Round
  • Evidence that the Earth is Round
  • Models of Our Solar System
  • Models of Our Solar System
  • Laws of Motion in Astronomy
  • Laws of Motion in Astronomy
  • Beyond Our Solar System
  • Beyond Our Solar System
  • This edition is black and white. This book features numerous
  • NASA space photos
  • . (NASA did not participate in the writing or publication of this eBook.) Many diagrams, like the heliocentric and geocentric models or explaining the phases of the moon, were constructed by combining together NASA space photos instead of simply drawing circles.The content is suitable for a general interest audience, as well asthose who may be learning astronomy and are looking for somesupplemental instruction that is highly visual and focused on a varietyof fundamental concepts.Teachers who purchase one copy of this book or borrow one copy of this book from a library may reproduce selected pages for the purpose of teaching astronomy concepts to their own students.This book is also available in a full-color edition.

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Most Helpful Reviews

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easy to understand

This book was a quick, easy to understand, very interesting read to re-familiarize myself with the solar system. I did wish that I had gotten the one in color but it sufficed for informational purposes.
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Five Stars

Thanks to Chris for this easy and dynamic explanation of astronomy. I learned a lot!
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Very informational

This book is so easy to understand and it's well explained. I wish some of the pictures could have been in color, but black and white or in color the Galaxy is gorgeous. Great buy, if you want to know about the Stars this should be in your library, a easy read.
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Warning this book is B&W!

I didnt notice this book is in black and white. Why would someone want a book on Astronomy in B&W? Get the color version!
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Thumbs down

This book looks like something from the 1950’s. Very basic and boring for kids. Does not get them excited for astronomy.
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Five Stars

Great buying experience and book.
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Interesting

Very informative book. Interesting reading but not too deep.
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Disappointed

I did not notice that it said in Black & White