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The Earth And Sky: A Primer Of Astronomy For Young Readers (1898)

The Earth And Sky: A Primer Of Astronomy For Young Readers (1898)

Holden, Edward Singleton

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesAstronomy & Space

ISBN10: 1120757703
ISBN13: 9781120757708
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 7 2009
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Earth and Sky: A Primer of Astronomy for Young Readers is a book written by Edward Singleton Holden and first published in 1898. It is a comprehensive guide to astronomy designed specifically for children, providing an introduction to the study of the stars and planets.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering the Earth and its place in the universe. It explains the Earth's rotation and revolution, the seasons, and the different time zones. It also discusses the Earth's atmosphere, including weather patterns and climate change.The second part of the book focuses on the sky and the celestial bodies that can be observed from Earth. It covers the different types of stars, planets, and galaxies, as well as comets, meteorites, and asteroids. The book also includes information on telescopes and other tools used by astronomers to study the universe.Throughout the book, Holden uses clear and concise language to explain complex astronomical concepts. He also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help young readers visualize the topics being discussed.Overall, The Earth and Sky: A Primer of Astronomy for Young Readers is a valuable resource for children interested in astronomy, as well as for parents and educators looking to introduce young students to the wonders of the universe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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