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Explore the Universe
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Australia:

Normal Price: AUD$352.00
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Available March 2010

10 Volumes

A highly illustrated, 10-volume examination of celestial wonders beyond the solar system, covering the most important objects in the solar system and how scientists study them. This set extends the student's knowledge of the solar system at a more in depth and advanced level with curriculum relevant topics.

Key features include:

  • An easy-to-follow question-and-answer format.
  • "Did you Know?" features offering fascinating insights into little known facts.
  • Sophisticated graphics with year level appropriate text assist in student comprehension and appeal to visual learners.
  • "Focus On" special features offer in-depth analysis of amazing phenomena, explain scientific processes, and offer side trips to exotic locations.

Titles:

  • The Universe - A Cosmic Tour
  • The Universe - Mysteries and Marvels
  • Stars - The Inside Story
  • Stars - Birth and Death
  • Galaxies
  • The Milky Way
  • Alien Planets
  • Quasars and Black Holes
  • Observatories on Earth
  • Observatories in Space

Titles and Covers subject to change.


Click on the link below to open the Explore the Universe Presentation in Adobe Acrobat

Explore the Universe Presentation Explore the Universe Presentation (1836 KB)


> To start presentation go to Window on the tool bar
> Click Full Screen View
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Press Enter to move through each slide
> Press Esc to exit
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