Lives of the planets : a natural history of the solar system / Richard Corfield.
Discusses the history of mankind's exploration of the solar system, showing that as technology has increased in quality and precision so has understanding about the formation and workings of the planets.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780465014033
- ISBN: 0465014038
- Physical Description: xiv, 268 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
- Publisher: New York : Basic Books, [2007]
- Copyright: ©2007
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Ages of dark and light : the sun -- The piper at the gates of dawn : Mercury -- The greenhouse in the sky : Venus -- The wizards of earthsea : Earth and moon -- The Martian chronicles : Mars -- The outward urge : asteroids -- The eye of the universe : Jupiter -- Ringing infinity : Saturn -- The harmonies of the ice giants : Uranus and Neptune -- Termination shock : Pluto and the Kuiper Belt.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Planetary science.
Space probes.
Solar system.
Available copies
- 7 of 7 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 7 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 523.2 COR (Text) | 36015000661690 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
