How It Works: Telescopes

by Lionel Bender

A children's format nonfiction book describing the types and uses of various telescopic instruments.

31 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

Lionel Bender is a British author of more than 70 children's illustrated information books, and is the Editorial Partner of book creation house Bender Richardson White. He gives professional advice, talks, and workshops on many aspects of children's non-fiction publishing.

Lionel is a long-term member of the British Minigolf Association, and a regular minigolf player, representing his country in European and World Championship Minigolf Sport events. He is a partner of UrbanCrazy, a company that designs, builds, and installs miniature golf courses. He is the co-author of the official Beginner's Guide to Miniature Golf.

Reviews

[Anne Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a nice little book that would be valuable to homeschoolers as an introduction to telescopes and astronomy. Filled with illustrations, the language is suitable for 6th grade and upwards.