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Beyond the Solar System [pb]

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Exploring Galaxies, Black Holes, Alien Planets, and More: A History with 21 Activities

For Kids series

By Mary Kay Carson [Ohio]

Humans have gazed into the night sky for thousands of years and wondered, "What are those twinkling lights?" Though the sun, moon, and planets moved across the background of stars, the stars themselves appeared immovable, forever fixed in constellations. Only when astronomers began taking a closer look did anyone realize what a fascinating, ever-changing universe lies beyond our solar system- red giant and white dwarf stars, spiral galaxies, wispy nebulae, black holes, and much more.

In Beyond the Solar System, author Mary Kay Carson traces the evolution of humankind’s astronomical knowledge, from the realization that we are not at the center of the universe to recent telescopic proof of planets orbiting stars outside our solar system. In addition to its engaging history, this book contains 21 hands-on projects to further explore the subjects discussed. Readers will build a three-dimensional representation of the constellation Orion, model the warping of space-time caused by a black hole, see how the universe expands using an inflating balloon, and construct a reflecting telescope out of a makeup mirror and a magnifying glass. Beyond the Solar System also includes mini-biographies of famous astronomers, a time line of major scientific discoveries, a suggested reading list, a glossary of technical terms, and a list of websites for further exploration. 144 pages

"With a vast subject and a lengthy time line, this book takes readers on a fast-paced but worthwhile tour of the history of astronomy... Notable for its unusually cogent explanations of complex topics, this volume is a worthy companion to Carson's excellent Exploring the Solar System." -Booklist, Starred Review (Grades 5-8)

2014 NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12

February 1, 2008

AR Level=7.6; Lexile Level=980

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