Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The young astronomer's handbook The young astronomer's handbook 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… OL14802W
Facts on File stars & planets atlas Facts on File stars & planets atlas 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. OL14805W
The monthly sky guide The monthly sky guide 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… OL14809W
Man and materials: gas Man and materials: gas 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. OL16995055W
Man and materials: oil Man and materials: oil Ian Ridpath An introduction to oil covering its origins, recovery from the earth, refining, and present and future uses. OL16995058W
Man and materials: coal Man and materials: coal Ian Ridpath An introduction to coal, covering its origins, different types, historical importance, mining, processing, and present and future uses. OL18172509W
Man and materials: stone Man and materials: stone Ian Ridpath Discusses such aspects of stone as geological formation, the Stone Age, quarrying, shaping, and past and present uses. OL18172510W
Man and materials: minerals Man and materials: minerals Ian Ridpath An introduction to minerals, covering their formation, types, mining, and many and varied uses. OL19137722W
Outer space Outer space Ian Ridpath Examines stars, planets, galaxies, and other parts of the universe and describes man's efforts to explore space. OL21181368W
The sun The sun 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. OL24854034W