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Scholastic (2002), Paperback, 28 pages
Description
Explains new discoveries about the universe made possible by the Hubble Telescope.
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1101-107
User reviews
LibraryThing member neilliej
Destination Space is loaded with fascinating information that was discovered through the use of the Hubble Space Telescope. The photographs in the book were images captured by the telescope. The information provided in the book itself explore the concepts of light years, the life span and birth of
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stars, different galaxies, supernovas, nebulas, cometary knots, and black holes. Written objectively, the book is full of information that is foreign to most people. The author has done a wonderful job at sticking to the facts and leaving out any of his own opinions and beliefs. While the book has a great deal of information that is offered in a clear, concise manner, it seems as though the subject matter may be difficult for children to grasp. This is solely due to the complexity of space-not how the author wrote the book. I would still provide children the opportunity to review the book, but expect most to feel slightly perplexed while reading it. Show Less
LibraryThing member pamcclak
This book has some amazing images, my favorite is the picture of Saturn. The information about the planets and spacial events is more for older readers, but could be used with many groups because of the interesing picture.
LibraryThing member carpshaw26
This book details much about the known universe and explains it in way that is easy to understand. It has wonderful pictures. It discusses star formation, galaxies, black holes, and supernova. This book is geared more towards higher grade levels. I can see using a portion or topic of this book as a
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jumping off point but no using the entire book for a lesson. Show Less
LibraryThing member JanetB2
• Destination: Space in a nonfiction book that features space photography and facts about the Earth’s solar system. Linguistically, the text is complex and sorted into sections according to objects in the photographs. The photographs are central to the book and were taken with the Hubble Space
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Telescope, so the images are quite fascinating. The book is organized with text on one side of a two-page spread and the picture encompassing the complete page facing the text. There are many technical science terms as well as general science terms. The back cover of the book features a glossary for the solar system specific terms and a list of websites for exploring the topics, including the Hubble Space Telescope website. Show Less
LibraryThing member hatease
An informational book about space with pictures and a thorough description. An easy read book to help better understand space.
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LibraryThing member Climbing-books
Another one for the science section of the classroom library. The illustrations are wonderful as is the information. A good book to integrate with astronomy lessons or related text sets.
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2002
Physical description
32 p.; 10.34 inches
ISBN
0688162908 / 9780688162900