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Edwin Hubble
American Astronomer
by Mary Virginia Fox
ISBN: 053111371X
ISBN-13: 9780531113714
Format: Reinforced Hardcover
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Scholastic Library Pub
Published date: 1997
Size: 6.25 x 8.5 inches
Weight: 0.6 pounds
Ages: 4 to 6
Pages: 112
Synopses
Traces the life and work of the man whose study of galaxies led to a new understanding of the universe.
Publisher's Notes
In 1924, Edwin Hubble presented the general public with a universe in which our Milky Way is but one of a thousand (now revised to several billion) other galaxies. This changed forever how we would look at our own small world.
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Edwin Hubble: American Astronomer (Book Report Biographies)
Mary Virginia Fox
A nice copy. Gently used. All pages and cover clear except for a few library markings. Binding solid and tight. No creases. Purchasing this item supports the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. ( more information) Offered by Once Sold Tales (United States)
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Edwin Hubble: American Astronomer (Book Report Biographies)
Mary Virginia Fox
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Mary Virginia Fox
Franklin Watts, 1997-09. Library Binding. Good. 1997. Franklin Watts. Hardcover. Ex-library w/usual marks. Clean text. Light edge wear and scuffing. Bumped corners. Ship same or next day. More biography books in our store. Matching ISBN. ( more information) Offered by The Kat's Meow (United States)
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Edwin Hubble American Astronomer
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New York: Franklin Watts Inc, 1997. First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. EX-LIBRARY EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. ILLUSTRATED HARD COVER COVER. INTERIOR PAGES CLEAN, BRIGHT AND TIGHT. ( more information) Offered by Mybooklocator (United States)
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