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A Cat's Guide to the Night Sky
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
A Cat's Guide to the Night Sky
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Stuart Atkinson
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Illustrated by Brendan Kearney
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:64 | Dimensions(mm): Height 290,Width 225 |
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Category/Genre | Popular astronomy and space |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781786270726
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Classifications | Dewey:520 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Laurence King Publishing
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Imprint |
Laurence King Publishing
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Publication Date |
8 October 2018 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
If you look up at the sky on a dark night, what do you see? There's a whole universe staring back at you. In the company of Felicity the cat, discover the phases of the moon, the constellations and how to spot the Northern Lights and the Milky Way. This beautiful, fun book will introduce you to the beauty of the night sky and show you the stars like you've never seen them before.
Author Biography
Stuart Atkinson has been writing and editing books about astronomy and space for almost 30 years, and frequently gives Outreach in schools and to community groups. At university, Brendan Kearney traded architecture for illustration and has never looked back. He specializes in children's books and artwork.
Reviews"From astronomy expert Stuart Atkinson and celebrated illustrator Brendan Kearney comes this fully illustrated guide that introduces children to the beauty of the night sky. In the company of Felicity, astreetwise cat, children discover the phases of the Moon, the constellations and phenomena such as the northern lights and the Milky Way." -- The Week Junior "A Cat's Guide to the Night Sky is an excellent child-friendly introduction to astronomy. The book is very visually appealing and it uses this hook to deliver information on a wide range of topics." -- Geekdad.com
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