- Gebundene Ausgabe: 304 Seiten
- Verlag: DK CHILDREN (27. September 1999)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0789447088
- ISBN-13: 978-0789447081
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 28,3 x 22,5 x 2,9 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 5.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (1 Kundenrezension)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 2.152.660 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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The final frontier is conquered in the DK Space Encyclopedia and Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Space CD-ROM, the most beautiful, best organized family information sources yet for our galaxy and beyond. In the section called "Observing the Universe," space buffs will discover detailed diagrams of various telescopes, along with explanations of how they're used to pick up light, radio waves, and other emissions from faraway objects. In "Exploring Space," you'll find out how rockets work to launch satellites, people, and gear into space. If you're curious about what it's like to live in space, check out the information on astronauts' daily routines--did you know one astronaut smuggled a ham sandwich into his capsule after hearing how bad NASA's food was?
"Planets and Moons" introduces all the worlds of our solar system, from Mercury out to Neptune and Pluto. Fantastic photos of the planets taken by fly-by probes and the Hubble space telescope show unbelievable details like mountains, craters, and giant canyons. Moving farther away from home, "The Stars" takes you on a tour of our own sun and our stellar neighbors. The life cycle of a star is shown, as well as such strange things as novas, binary stars, rotating variables, and black holes. "Galaxies and Beyond" introduces basic cosmology, the study of the universe, with sections on the Milky Way and other galaxies as well as the latest theories about the size and age of the universe. Finally, readers get tips on how to observe astronomical objects and events, a time line of discoveries, and short biographies of major figures in the field. The DK Space Encyclopedia and Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Space CD-ROM are packed with amazing pictures, diagrams, and facts that no space fan should miss. (Ages 9 and older) --Therese Littleton
From School Library Journal
Grade 6-10-This ambitious resource offers thorough and up-to-date coverage of space sciences. The first two sections examine the technology used to study the universe. The focus then moves to our solar system, then to the stars, and finally to galaxies. A final section covers "Practical Stargazing" and includes basic star maps. Within the subject divisions, topics are explored on two-page spreads. Each one opens with a large print, often conversational overview. Blocks of smaller print text offer specific information and accompany the many full-color photographs, diagrams, and illustrations. Short time lines add historical perspective. Like the numerous charts and tables, they are neatly shaded to make them easily identifiable. The illustrative material provides visual context for some of the more difficult concepts. However, it is not always clear which caption goes with which illustration and in some cases the logical order of reading the information is not apparent. Despite minor flaws, this useful book is sure to be appreciated by students and astronomy enthusiasts. The caption-based text makes it less cohesive than Roy Gallant's engaging National Geographic Picture Atlas of Our Universe (National Geographic, 1995), but the need for currency in the field is crucial. Jacqueline and Simon Mitton's Scholastic Encyclopedia of Space (Scholastic, 1999) is a fine choice for slightly younger readers, but DK Space Encyclopedia is more comprehensive. The appealing layout and wealth of up-to-date visual and textual information make it an excellent addition for most reference collections.
Steven Engelfried, Deschutes County Library, Bend, OR
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Steven Engelfried, Deschutes County Library, Bend, OR
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
Ages 8 and older will relish this interactive space encyclopedia, which provides the latest images transmitted by the Hubble Telescope and includes dramatic color photos and charts on every page. A free cd rom is included in a presentation which will reach a wide age range, from grades 5 and up.
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12 von 12 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
A classic book - Must have if you have inquisitive kids.
10. September 2001
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
I cannot count the number of times I have spent an entire
evening with my 5 yr old being asked to explain this or that
catchy page with its wonderful graphics and amazing photos, only
to lose myself in its lucid explanations.
evening with my 5 yr old being asked to explain this or that
catchy page with its wonderful graphics and amazing photos, only
to lose myself in its lucid explanations.
I wouldn't say the CD is spectacular, but my 5 yr old seems to
think it is better than any computer game he's played. He loves
the book and the CD so much that he just can't resist the
temptation to keep telling his cousins and friends about the
wonders of space, gravity, galaxies, supermassive black-holes
and quasars! It is a while now that I've read a story book to
him at night. This book is his staple.
...P>Bottom line -- I recommend this book.
14 von 15 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
A superb interactive space encyclopedia for grades 5 and up.
7. April 2000
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
Ages 8 and older will relish this interactive space encyclopedia, which provides the latest images transmitted by the Hubble Telescope and includes dramatic color photos and charts on every page. A free cd rom is included in a presentation which will reach a wide age range, from grades 5 and up.
8 von 8 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
Great book
22. April 2002
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
This is not just an ordinary book about the solar system, it is rich with information about all aspects of space from observing the universe, exploring space, the solar system, stars, galaxies and practical stargazing. Like other DK encyclopedias this is a great piece of work. Though kids (ages 8-12) might find the text a bit difficult to understand, the pictures and the way the information is presented can still awaken their interest and capture their full attention.
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