Universe / written by Robin Kerrod.
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.
- Copyright: ©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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Available copies
- 39 of 53 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 53 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | JUV 520 KER (Text) | 37810435813745 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/19/2026 |
| BHM Headquarters Library | J 520 (Text) | 38344101747846 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bailey Public Library | J 520 UNIVERSE (Text) | 37807000042531 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bath Community Library | J 520 (Text) | 38344101745733 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Benhaven Public Library | J 520 Ker (Text) | 33630005254664 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Broadway Branch | J 520 KERROD (Text) | 33262003284417 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| C.B. Hildebrand Public Library | J 520 KER (Text) | 33557004613295 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/17/2026 |
| Cliffdale Library | J520 K (Text) | 31781068816915 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Columbus Library | J 520 KER (Text) | 31250200089484 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Danbury Public Library | J 520 KER (Text) | 30672100408319 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
Discusses the history of astronomy, including the discovery of the planets, sun, stars, and distant galaxies, and details human exploration of the universe.
