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Exploring the Night Sky Book

Exploring the Night Sky Book

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  • Great for any young astronomer
  • For grades 5-12
  • Paperback with 72 pages (8.25L x 8.25W inches)
  • 50 full-color illustrations and photos
  • Award-winning children's science book
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Aimed at novice star gazers anxious to expand their astronomical repertoire beyond the Big and Little Dippers, this is a superb introduction to astronomy that is clear, concise, beautifully illustrated, and very "user friendly" no matter what the child's age.

 

  • Grades 5 to 12 / Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Originally published 1987
  • Paperback
  • 72 pages  8 1/4" x 8 1/4"
  • 50 full color illustrations & photos
  • New York Academy of Sciences Children's Science Book Award Winner

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    Firefly Exploring the Night Sky Book
     
    4.3

    (based on 8 reviews)

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    75%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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        Best Uses

        • Astronomy (5)
          • Reviewer Profile:
          • Casual/ recreational (7)
          • Was this a gift?:
          • Yes (4)

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        Dec

        24

        2011

         
        2.0

        Not Happy

        By Sue

        from Lakeside

        Verified Buyer

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              Comments about Firefly Exploring the Night Sky Book:

              I thought I was buying s book for my grandson but when it arrived it is more like a phamphlet and the price was [$] a little to much for what I got.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • Yes

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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              Dec

              8

              2011

               
              5.0

              excellent service

              By Franny

              from Aristes, Pennsylvania

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Good Padding
              • Great Optics
              • Strong Construction
              • Widely Compatible Adapter

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Astronomy

                Comments about Firefly Exploring the Night Sky Book:

                Excellent delivery service. Arrived on time.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • Yes

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Jul

                21

                2011

                 
                3.0

                Could have paid less

                By Globetrotter

                from Connecticut

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Good graphics

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Firefly Exploring the Night Sky Book:

                    Very simplified discussion of night sky.[...]

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

                    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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                    Jul

                    19

                    2011

                     
                    5.0

                    excellent book

                    By rogman01

                    from roanoke indiana

                    About Me Casual/ Recreational

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use
                    • Strong Construction

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Astronomy
                      • Astrophotography

                      Comments about Firefly Exploring the Night Sky Book:

                      excellent book, easy to understand, informative

                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

                      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                      Jul

                      18

                      2011

                       
                      5.0

                      Great book

                      By lserg

                      from Coplay, PA

                      About Me Casual/ Recreational

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Lots of information

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about Firefly Exploring the Night Sky Book:

                          My 10 year old son loves this book!

                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • Yes

                          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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