Astronomy

by Robin Kerrod

Provides an introduction to astronomy, including information about the solar system, stars and constellations, and projects such as making a sundial.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science

64 pages, Hardcover

First published October 15, 1996

About the author

Robin Kerrod writes for young people on all aspects of science and technology, and on astronomy for a wider audience. A former winner of the COPUS (Committee on the Public Understanding of Science) Junior Science Book Prize, he was a major contributor to the DK Science Encyclopedia. He has also co-written The Way Science Works for DK, and is one of the authors of The Way the Universe Works.

Reviews

[Jimmy Naufal · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book astronomy is full of scientific space related projects you can do and you learn something for the projects for future purposes.

[Trudy Monk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots wide range of interesting facts and art. Shows how much Robin cared about the book and making it all it can be. Very interesting and loved. I liked learning all about space, specifically astronomy related things. Would look at again. If your kid likes space, this is the book for them. Its fun!

[Angela Bong · Rating 2 out of 5]

The introduction itself contained too much jargon that is only briefly explained, leaving the average layperson in a discombobulated state of mind. The rest of the book was made up of pieces of information that were at times, uninteresting, and overall haphazardly put together. Nevertheless, two stars for its gorgeous vintage design and illustrations.

[Angela · Rating 2 out of 5]

The introduction itself contained too much jargon that is only briefly explained, leaving the average layperson in a discombobulated state of mind. The rest of the book was made up of pieces of information that were at times, uninteresting, and overall haphazardly put together. Nevertheless, two stars for its gorgeous vintage design and illustrations.

[Lafcadio · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of astronomy concepts covered in short, pithy paragraphs. Great for looking something up or for reading straight through, and it never lingers on one subject long enough to get bored with it (not that I would). Includes lots of illustrations and printed on brown paper.