Stars
A Guide to the Constellations, Sun, Moon, Planets and Other Features of the Heavens
by Robert H. Baker ; Herbert Spencer Zim
ISBN: 0307244938
ISBN-13: 9780307244932
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: St Martins Pr
Published date: 2000
Size: 4 x 4 inches
Weight: 0.25 pounds
Ages: 7 to 9
Synopses
Provides charts, tables, and instructions for the amateur astronomer on how, where, and when to observe stars, constellations, and planets. Also discusses meteors, comets, eclipses, and other celestial objects.
Publisher's Notes
Offers a field guide with information to help the novice, the amateur, or anyone who wants to enjoy watching the stars, constellations, and planets.
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Stars
Zim, Herbert S.; Baker, Robert H
Pocket-sized paperback, new. Revised edition, updated by Mark R. Chartrand. Illustrated by James Gordon Irving. Indexed. 160 pages. ( more information)
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Stars: A Guide to the Constellations, Sun, Moon, Planets and Other Features of the Heavens (A Golden guide)
Robert H. Baker
Golden Books Pub Co (Adult). Used - Good. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped daily. Over one million satisfied book lovers read with Experienced Books. 1985. Softcover. Rev. ed. Good condition, showing modest signs of wear. Binding is Softcover; Cover has some wear on edges. Some rubbing on cover. Cover/spine has minor creases and/or small tears.Some aging/yellowing of text pages.Previous owner's name or address or stamp on front end paper or inside front cover. ( more information)
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Stars: A Guide to the Constellations, Sun, Moon, Planets and Other Features of
Baker, Robert H.; Zim, Herbert Spencer
Mass market paperback. Golden Press (1985) Good. No dust jacket as issued. Binding strong & tight, pages bright & clean. Text unmarked. Crease to front cover. We ship 6 days a week. International orders ship air letter post or global priority where available.. Mass Market Paperback. Good/No Jacket, as Issued. ( more information)
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Stars (Golden Guide Ser.)
Zim, Herbert S.; Baker, Robert H
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Golden Press, 1985 Revised Paperback Edition. Paper. Near Fine in Paperback. Illus. by Irving, James G. (illustrator). 5 x 7". ( more information)
Offered by P. C. Schmidt, Bookseller (United States)
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