Exceptional full-color photographs representing the latest captures from space telescopes and detailed digital artwork enhance a comprehensive study of the world of outer space, from Earth's closest neighbors in the solar system to the farthest galaxies, documenting the planets, their moons, stars, galaxies, supernovas, and other celestial phenomena.
Are you mad about space? From astronauts and asteroids to rockets and robots, this book is packed with fascinating facts and key information for all young space enthusiasts. Also includes a link to fantastic downloadable Mad About posters.
If you're interested in stars and planets and the galaxy as a whole, DK's A Little Course in Astronomy will help you go from beginner to pro astronomer in no time. With a friendly, step-by-step approach that means you can learn at your own pace and in your own time, the book starts by showing you how to study the moon, before then building on these skills so that you can identify constellations and see the likes of the Milky Way, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Alongside helpful illustrations, the book also contains advice on equipment like planispheres, binoculars and telescopes.
This book provides a unique glimpse into life in colonial Virginia during the mid-18th century. The official records of Robert Dinwiddie, the colony's lieutenant-governor, offer a wealth of information on a range of topics, including politics, economics, trade, and daily life.
This book contains the primary source records of Robert Dinwiddie, Lieutenant-Governor of Virginia from 1751-1758, providing valuable insight into the colonial period in American history. The records cover topics such as relations with Native Americans, trade, and military affairs.
Lieutenant-Governor of the Colony of Virginia 1751-1758 (LARGE PRINT EDITION)
This large print edition features the official correspondence and communications of a significant historical figure, newly published from a manuscript held by the Virginia Historical Society. It provides insights into the political landscape of the time through letters and addresses directed to the Burgesses, highlighting the author's role in shaping governance and policy. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the historical context and the intricacies of early American political discourse.
Erdbeben, Vulkanausbrüche, ruhelose Ozeane und extreme Wetterbedingungen – Naturgewalten präsentiert die unglaubliche Wirkung natürlicher Kräfte auf unserer Erde. Die Schäden dieser Naturphänomene sind oft verheerend und der Mensch ist ihnen hilflos ausgeliefert. Über 1.000 atemberaubende Illustrationen und innovative, speziell erstellte Grafiken sowie Landkarten und Augenzeugenberichte begleiten auf eine spektakuläre Entdeckungsreise, die auch komplexe Zusammenhänge verständlich werden lässt. Es wird gezeigt, wie Wissenschaftler Naturereignisse auswerten, um zukünftige Ereignisse vorauszusagen und die Menschen davor zu schützen. Expertenmeinungen und neuste wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse geben Auskunft über die verheerenden Folgen aktueller Naturkatastrophen. Mit Lava-Effekt auf dem Cover!
Explore the world of astronomy with key quotes and bold graphics to illustrate over 100 of the universe's biggest ideas. The Astronomy Book is an exciting voyage of discovery through the cosmos. Venture from ancient speculations about the nature of the universe, to the mind-boggling theories of recent science, including those of Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking. Learn about the incredible histories of Halley's comet, Hubble's telescope, and NASA's modern-day trailblazing, as well as the discoveries of famous figures including Ptolemy, Isaac Newton, Walter Adams, Carl Sagan, and Alan Stern. The Astronomy Book, part of DK's bestselling Big Ideas series, is is the perfect introduction to our ideas about space, time, and the physics of the cosmos.
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