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The young astronomer's handbook
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Ian Ridpath |
An illustrated guide to astronomy with information on astronomical instruments, the solar system, the celestial sphere, the origins of the universe, and theories of astronomy from ancient times to th… |
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Facts on File stars & planets atlas
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Ian Ridpath |
An overview of the solar system, including such topics as the earth and other planets, the sun, moon, asteroids, comets, meteors, and black holes. |
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The monthly sky guide
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Ian Ridpath |
In full colour throughout, the seventh edition of Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion's famous guide to the night sky is fully revised and updated for planet positions and forthcoming eclipses up to the end o… |
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Man and materials: gas
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Ian Ridpath |
An introduction to fuel gas including the origin and production of natural gas and a variety of man-made gases and their present and future uses. |
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Man and materials: oil
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Ian Ridpath |
An introduction to oil covering its origins, recovery from the earth, refining, and present and future uses. |
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Man and materials: coal
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Ian Ridpath |
An introduction to coal, covering its origins, different types, historical importance, mining, processing, and present and future uses. |
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Man and materials: stone
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Ian Ridpath |
Discusses such aspects of stone as geological formation, the Stone Age, quarrying, shaping, and past and present uses. |
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Man and materials: minerals
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Ian Ridpath |
An introduction to minerals, covering their formation, types, mining, and many and varied uses. |
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Outer space
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Ian Ridpath |
Examines stars, planets, galaxies, and other parts of the universe and describes man's efforts to explore space. |
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The sun
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Ian Ridpath |
Examines what the sun is, how it was made, its importance in our solar system, eclipses of the sun, and presents facts about the sun. |
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