Description Product Description: Astronomy for Young and Old Astronomy for Young and Old. Astronomy—especially naked-eye astronomy. A wonderful way for children and young people to engage with the world and universe around them. Many children quickly take to the stars, planets and comets, learning skills that also help their overall development. Astronomy for Young and Old is a perfect introduction to astronomy for any child, even if they do not have a telescope. It explains the visible constellations and explores the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, and meteorites. Colour illustrations and diagrams at every stage help children relate what they are reading to what they can see in the sky. Suitable for budding astronomers in both the northern and southern hemispheres, whether in polar, temperate, or tropical latitudes—that is, everywhere! This is an ideal introduction the wonders of stargazing. Explains the visible constellations, then explores the sun, moon, planets, comets and meteorites. Packed full of colour illustrations and diagrams. Suitable in both the northern and southern hemispheres, and at all latitudes. A great introduction for children aged eight and up, or for adults of any age coming to astronomy for the first time. A perfect introduction to astronomy for people of any age, whether or not they have a telescope. Authors: Irmgard Kutsch and Brigitte Walden Translated by: Jane R. Helmchen Publication Date: 20 March 2014. Format: paperback Extent: 168 pages Size: 229 mm x 210 mm ISBN: 9781782500469 Publisher: Floris Books Illustrations: 120 colour illustrations Suitable Age Range: From 8 to 14 year olds About Floris Books – Click Here From a range of Floris Books stocked by Salago online also in our shop book section in Totnes
