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1406259608 
Book The night sky and other amazing sights in space; Nick Hunter
Year: 2014
Language: English
Type: Book
Class Number: 520
Publisher: Raintree, 2014
Physical or Electronic: Physical
ISBN: 9781406259605
Notes:
Book band level white
Originally published: 2013
In this work the mysteries of space and the night sky are revealed and explained. Readers learn about the moon, the sun, other stars far away from home and the wonder of the Northern Lights, solar eclipses, and comets. They are given insights into what people believed in the past, what people are studying today, and a fun activity to try.
Series: Young explorer
Extent: 48 pages, illustrations (colour), 22 cm, pbk
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