The Secret Life of Stars

The Secret Life of Stars
Title The Secret Life of Stars PDF eBook
Author Lisa Harvey-Smith
Publisher National Geographic Books
Pages 0
Release 2021-05-04
Genre Science
ISBN 1760761583

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In The Secret Life of Stars, award-winning astronomer Lisa Harvey-Smith takes us on a cosmic journey to meet some of the weirdest, most extreme, and enigmatic stars in the universe. We all know the Sun, the powerhouse of our solar system, but what about Luyten’s Flare, the Rosino-Zwicky Object, or Chanal’s variable star? For those whose curiosity takes them far beyond Earth’s atmosphere, The Secret Life of Stars offers a personal and readily understood introduction to some of the Galaxy’s most remarkable stars. Written by award-winning astronomer Lisa Harvey-Smith, each chapter explains various different and unusual stars and their amazing characteristics and attributes, from pulsars, blue stragglers, and white dwarfs, to cannibal stars and explosive supernovae. With beautiful chapter illustrations by Eirian Chapman, this book brings to life the remarkable personalities of these stars, reminding readers what a diverse and unpredictable universe we live in and how fortunate we are to live around a stable star, our Sun.

The Secret in the Stars

The Secret in the Stars
Title The Secret in the Stars PDF eBook
Author Carolyn Keene
Publisher Simon and Schuster
Pages 128
Release 2013-05-14
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 0743437241

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When Nancy goes stargazing, she catches a comet of an adventure by the tail! Nancy and George are thrilled when Bob “Dr. Stars” Steller, a cool astronomer with a popular radio program, comes to River Heights for the Perseid meteor shower. And Bess goes into orbit when she learns that a Hollywood heartthrob and his girlfriend are also secretly in town. But when Nancy finds Dr. Steller’s van deserted and runs into a hostile rival of the astronomer, she senses a dangerous black hole in the event. Then Dr. Steller finally appears—or is he an optical illusion? As Nancy uncovers more evidence, her suspicions lead her into a sinister scheme moving faster than the speed of light!

The Secret of the Stars

The Secret of the Stars
Title The Secret of the Stars PDF eBook
Author Gitz Crazyboy
Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages 126
Release 2017-07-14
Genre Dreams
ISBN 9781543195071

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A young man's journey to find four fallen stars. After watching the stars falling to earth, he is whisked into the land of dreams where he is told that the discovery of each star will also reveal one of life's many secrets. A voyage that takes him across distant lands, into the realm of dreams, and back again. Ultimately the young man begins to understand the deeper purpose of why he was put on this path and what finding all the stars truly means. A story about the wondrous places your dreams can take you.

The Secret Life of Bees

The Secret Life of Bees
Title The Secret Life of Bees PDF eBook
Author Moira Butterfield
Publisher Words & Pictures
Pages 50
Release 2021-04-20
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 0711260494

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Listen to tiny tales from Buzzwing the hardworking honeybee. Combining nonfiction with a splash of fantasy, The Secret Life of Bees is a book to get lost in, time and again.

Star Wars

Star Wars
Title Star Wars PDF eBook
Author Jason Fry
Publisher DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Pages 0
Release 2012
Genre Androids
ISBN 9781405391399

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Become part of the action and uncover the mysteries of the droids. This is more than just a book, your child will love the insight into Star Wars The Secret Life of Droids. Watch as your child discovers exactly what it's like to be a droid and uncovers all the technology, functions and most interesting of all, their different personalitites. Filled with amazing images and in a handy compact format, Star Wars The Secret Life of Droids is an out-of-this-universe read, perfect for every Star Wars fan.

The Secret World of Stargazing

The Secret World of Stargazing
Title The Secret World of Stargazing PDF eBook
Author Adrian West
Publisher Hachette UK
Pages 152
Release 2021-11-25
Genre Science
ISBN 1529382084

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'A book that will make the night sky your lifelong passion. An invitation to immerse yourself in the nature around you and the universe beyond.' - Professor Brian Cox The Secret World of Stargazing is the ultimate astronomy book to set you on your epic journey around the cosmos - it's a simple guide to the skies and makes stargazing fun, easy and enjoyable for all - absolutely no equipment is required! Adrian West, AKA the internet sensation VirtualAstro, will take you through the seasons, showing you exactly what you can spot in the sky throughout the year, whether you're in your back garden or sitting on an exotic beach somewhere! While you're learning how to spot constellations, meteors and comets, you will be switching off your busy mind, sitting still in nature and paying attention to the small details that make up the big picture of life. You'll finish reading this beautiful book and come away with a sense of grounding, connection, knowledge and a whole new appreciation of the sky above and the world outside your own - it will soothe your soul. 'An excellent, readable, bright guide to the night sky.' - Dara O'Briain 'A superb introduction to astronomy.' - Chris Packham

The Secret Life of Stars

The Secret Life of Stars
Title The Secret Life of Stars PDF eBook
Author Lisa Harvey-Smith
Publisher Thames & Hudson Australia
Pages 136
Release 2020-09-29
Genre Science
ISBN 1760761362

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Astrophysics made fun!' Pam Melroy, former astronaut and space shuttle commander 'The most enjoyable stroll through the cosmos' Gerry Griffin, former flight director, Apollo Mission Control We all know the Sun, the powerhouse of our solar system, but what about Luyten's Flare, the Rosino-Zwicky Object or Chanal's variable star? For those whose curiosity takes them far beyond Earth's atmosphere, The Secret Life of Stars offers a personal and readily understood introduction to some of the Galaxy's most remarkable stars. Each chapter connects us to the various different and unusual stars and their amazing characteristics and attributes, from pulsars, blue stragglers and white dwarfs to cannibal stars and explosive supernovae. With chapter illustrations by Eirian Chapman, this book brings to life the remarkable personalities of these stars, reminding readers what a diverse and unpredictable universe we live in and how fortunate we are to live around a stable star, our Sun.