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1	There's No Place Like Space: All about Our Solar System more books like this by Tish Rabe, Dr Seuss (Creator), Aristides Ruiz (Illustrator) add to wishlist Blast off for education fun and learn about the solar system. Beginners will enjoy a whimsical, colorful view at the vastness of space, as well as venture with some of their favorite Dr. Seuss characters. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £6.97!
2	The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time, and the Texture of Reality more books like this by Brian Greene add to wishlist Brian Greene, author of THE ELEGANT UNIVERSE, returns there, this time to examine the two components of reality--space and time--and he poses good and interesting questions, such as "Why is time directional?" and "Could our universe exist without space and time?" Greene adopts a more or less chronological approach in the 16 chapters, beginning ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £7.71! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe more books like this by Terence Dickinson add to wishlist Often cited as the best introduction to stargazing the 4th edition of NightWatch is revised throughout and includes star charts, equipment suggestions, astrophotography, tables and references good until 2018, and is a friendly and knowledgeable guide. see all copies from £7.08! new only from £16.79! \| first editions
4	A Briefer History of Time more books like this by Stephen Hawking, Leonard Mlodinow add to wishlist Although hordes of people rushed to buy genius physicist Stephen Hawking's book, A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME, very few of them actually understood it. Seventeen years later, Hawking, this time aided by a co-author, takes a second, and hopefully easier-to-understand, crack at explaining to the layperson how the most recent theories in astronomy and ... see all copies from £5.97! new only from £8.04! \| first editions
5	Hubble: Imaging Space and Time more books like this by David H DeVorkin add to wishlist World authorities on the history of astronomy - David Devorkin and Robert Smith - reveal Hubble as an unparalleled engineering accomplishment that documents the solar system's workings and growth, the accelerated expansion of the universe, and even humankind's potential demise by the same kind of comet that decimated the dinosaurs millions of ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £21.19!
6	The Backyard Astronomer's Guide more books like this by Terence Dickinson, Alan Dyer add to wishlist An essential reference tool for both beginning and veteran sky observers. Drawing on decades of stargazing experience, the authors suggest what equipment to buy and what to avoid, describe observing techniques, and explain how to hunt down the most interesting celestial objects. Each chapter is illustrated with the latest, breathtaking ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £10.95! \| first editions
7	Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe more books like this by Professor Eric J Chaisson add to wishlist Presents scientific literacy in the context of astronomy, with the aim of teaching students to think critically and analytically about the physical world and the development of science. The text requires a minimum level of simple algebra and trigonometry. It presents an explanation of key physical principles and techniques like Kepler and Newton's ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £11.38! \| first editions
8	Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope and How to Find Them more books like this by Guy Consolmagno, Brother, Daniel Michael Davis add to wishlist This is a guidebook for beginning amateur astronomers with access to a small telescope. The instructions assume no previous knowledge of astronomy to ensure that they will be accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. In this revised edition, the authors have brought information on the planets and eclipses up to date and have extended the ... see all copies from £6.35! new only from £14.65! \| first editions
9	Our Solar System more books like this by Seymour Simon add to wishlist Explore our neighbors in space with this fascinating book containing over 50 dramatic full-color photos and an easy-to-read text. Simon takes readers on a sweeping tour of the planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets that travel around the sun. A 1992 ALA Notable Book. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £9.33! \| first editions
10	The Universe in a Nutshell more books like this by S. W. Hawking add to wishlist In this work, Stephen Hawking discusses the breakthroughs in physics theory that have occurred since the publication of A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME. With a child's sense of wonder throughout, he takes readers along on his search for the ultimate "theory of everything" at the heart of the cosmos, discussing complex questions about quantum physics in a ... see all copies from £4.14! new only from £8.07! \| first editions
11 view cover	Brief History of Time more books like this by Stephen Hawking add to wishlist Hawking reviews the great theories of the cosmos and all the puzzles, paradoxes, and contradictions still unresolved. He explains Galileo's and Newton's discoveries and takes the reader through Einstein's general theory of relativity and on to quantum mechanics. Finally, he explores the worldwide effort to combine the two into a single quantum ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £5.64! \| first editions
12 view cover	Physical Universe more books like this by Konrad Bates Krauskopf add to wishlist This is an outstanding text with a long history that has been updated and given a fresh look. The 2010 copyright year represents the 50th anniversary of the publishing of this classic text. The text is also accompanied by strong media component with the ARIS online homework system, 'CPS' eInstruction student response system questions, more ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £16.38! \| first editions
13 view cover	The Cosmos: Astronomy in the New Millennium more books like this by Jay M Pasachoff add to wishlist Jay Pasachoff and Alex Filippenko combine extensive research experience (including years of research in such areas as radio astronomy, solar eclipses, supernovae, active galaxies, black holes and cosmology), teaching experience, and textbook-writing experience to offer a book that presents contemporary science in a way that students can understand ... see all copies from £5.63! new only from £46.64! \| first editions
14 view cover	Find the Constellations more books like this by H A Rey add to wishlist This introduction to how to spot and identify various constellations includes a sky chart, information on the solar system, a timetable for sky views and a list of the 15 brightest stars. Illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £5.04! \| first editions
15 view cover	Black holes and time warps : Einstein's outrageous legacy more books like this by Kip S. Thorne add to wishlist During the last 30 years Kip Thorne has had the joy of participating in a great quest. The quest to understand Einstein's general theory of relativity and its predictions about the universe, and the quest to discern where and how Einstein's theory fails and what then replaces it. This quest has lead him through the labyrinths of exotic objects: ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £9.80! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 view cover	Burnham's Celestial Handbook: An Observer's Guide to the Universe Beyond the Solar System more books like this by Robert Burnham add to wishlist This is a thorough and exhaustive treatment to the stars beyond our solar system. The collection is broken into three volumes and are arranged alphabetically by constellation. Volume one contains Andromeda to Cetus, volume two contains Chamaeleon to Orion, and volume three contains Pavo to Vulpecula. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £7.47! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	Astronomy: The Solar System and Beyond more books like this by Michael A Seeds add to wishlist Using a planets-first approach, this newly revised Second Edition shows students their place in the universe, not just their location, but their role as planet dwellers in an evolving universe. The text illustrates how science works and how scientists depend on evidence to test hypotheses and build confidence in theories. Through a discussion of ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £7.40!
18 view cover	The Illustrated a Brief History of Time more books like this by Stephen Hawking add to wishlist In this revised, expanded and illustrated edition of "A Brief History of Time", Stephen Hawking includes the most recent developments in the field of cosmology, many of which were forecast by himself. Explaining his complex theories through a visual dimension, the book contains illustrations and computer images of three- and four-dimensional ... see all copies from £9.33! new only from £18.07! \| first editions
19 view cover	Just Six Numbers: The Deep Forces That Shape the Universe more books like this by Sir Martin J Rees add to wishlist A masterful, accessible simplification of a theory that explains the genesis of the universe in just six numbers.. How did a single genesis event create billions of galaxies, black holes, stars and planets? How did atoms assemblehere on earth, and perhaps on other worldsinto living beings intricate enough to ponder their origins? What fundamental ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £3.74! \| first editions
20 view cover	The Essential Cosmic Perspective more books like this by Jeffrey O Bennett add to wishlist Based on the most up-to-date astronomical research, The Essential Cosmic Perspective, Fifth Edition retains all of the features that have made this text so popular with new features helping students learn about the process of science and how to interpret visual data. The textbook package also includes updated supplements to support the book's ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £5.61! \| first editions
21 view cover	Horizons, Exploring the Universe more books like this by Michael A Seeds add to wishlist This text is for a short course in introductory astronomy for non-science majors. It covers history and the origin of modern astronomy, the stars, the universe, and cosmology, the solar system and life on other worlds. The author aims to give students the framework for understanding astronomy concepts and processes by considering stars, galaxies, ... see all copies from £4.05! new only from £5.61! \| first editions
22 view cover	Astronomy Today more books like this by Professor Eric J Chaisson add to wishlist With Astronomy Today, Sixth Edition, trusted authors Eric Chaisson and Steve McMillan communicate their excitement about astronomy and awaken students to the universe around them. Thoroughly updated, the revised edition focuses on the process of scientific discovery and scientific method, making "how we know what we know" a more integral part of ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £8.10! \| first editions
23 view cover	Astronomy for Dummies more books like this by Stephen P Maran, Ph.D. add to wishlist For as long as there have been people, men and women have looked up into the night sky and wondered about the nature of the cosmos. Without the benefit of science to provide answers, they relied on myth and superstition to help them make sense of what they saw. Lucky for us, we live at a time when regular folks, equipped with nothing more than ... see all copies from £5.06! new only from £9.92! \| signed copies \| first editions
24 view cover	National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Night Sky more books like this by Mark R Chartrand, Ph.D. add to wishlist A handbook for skygazers that combines the best in astrophotography with a unique system of beautiful and easy-to-read star charts. Designed to make it simple for the reader to find and identify every major natural celestial object visible throughout the year with up-to-the-minute research and clear, accessible text, charts, and cross-references. ... see all copies from £6.85! new only from £9.34! \| first editions
25 view cover	Cosmos more books like this by Carl Sagan add to wishlist Noted scientist Sagan takes a look at the totality of science, examining its origins and its future direction. COSMOS also features corresponding photographs to illustrate this comprehensive story about how we use science and how far we have come because of it. Based on the blockbuster television series hosted by the author. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £6.24! \| first editions

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