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The New York Public Library Amazing Space Image

Ann-Jeanette Campbell

This volume introduces future astronauts of the world to the real-life science behind their favorite fiction. Opting for diagrams and illustrations over mathematical equations, author Ann-Jeanette Campbell whisks young readers to distant galaxies and into the heart of the Milky Way for an imaginative overview of astronomy, the solar system, and space exploration. Includes glow-in-the-dark star stickers and guidelines for conducting home astronomical experiments.

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186 pages, illustrated. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1997.

The New York Public Library Incredible Earth Image

Ann-Jeanette Campbell

Dinosaurs, volcanoes, meteors, earthquakes: many children might be surprised to learn that the subjects of some of their favorite recent movies have an important, and fascinating, basis in reality. Authors Ann-Jeanette Campbell and Ronald Rood offer a brief history of time and journey to the center of the Earth to explain the forces behind evolution, weather, and the formation of bodies of land and water. A pull-out 3-D globe accompanies the usual host of helpful pictures and drawings.

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186 pages, illustrated. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1996.

This adaptation of The New York Public Library Desk Reference constitutes for children what its parent volume is for adults: the ultimate source of commonly needed information. Want to know the size of the moon, or the life span of an elephant? How to start a rock collection, or write a term paper? When the Emancipation Proclamation took effect, or man first orbited Earth? All the answers lie within, as well as much more on science and math, arts and literature, language, history, sports, health, etc. Ideal for homework help or just to satisfy a developing mind.

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513 pages. Published by Prentice Hall General Reference, 1993.

Based on questions that junior high school students most frequently ask reference librarians, this easy-to-use volume is perfect for homework, hobbies, or just to satisfy a curious and developing mind.

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528 pages. Published by Macmillan USA, 1993.

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