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Universe / written by Robin Kerrod.

Eyewitness universe (other title)
Kerrod, Robin, (author.).

Summary:

Discusses the history of astronomy, including the discovery of the planets, sun, stars, and distant galaxies, and details human exploration of the universe.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0744084792
  • ISBN: 0744084806
  • ISBN: 9780744084795
  • ISBN: 9780744084801
  • ISBN: 9798890334015
  • Physical Description: 72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
  • Edition: Revised edition ; American edition ; New edition.
  • Publisher: New York : DK Publishing, 2023.

Content descriptions

General Note:
First published in 2003.
Includes glossary and timeline.
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
What is the universe? -- How do we fit in? -- How the Universe works -- In the beginning -- Fate of the Universe -- Exploring the Universe -- Our solar system -- Our local star -- Earth's moon -- Comparing the planets -- Inner worlds -- Home planet -- Mars, the Red Planet -- King of the planets -- Ringed Saturn -- Outer worlds -- Asteroids and meteors -- Icy wanderers -- Distant suns -- The variety of stars -- Clusters of nebulae -- Star birth -- Star death -- At the end -- The Milky Way -- Galactic neighbors -- Galaxies galore -- Active galaxies -- A Universe of life -- Star maps -- Discovery timeline -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.8 1 87544.

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Subject:
Astronomy > Juvenile literature.
Cosmology > Juvenile literature.
Planets > Juvenile literature.
Outer space > Exploration > Juvenile literature.
Universe > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Illustrated works.
Informational works.

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  • 39 of 53 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Jacksonville Main Library J520 KER (Text) 36015000454773 Juvenile Nonfiction Checked out 08/18/2026
Richlands Branch Library J520 KER (Text) 36015000449708 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -