"Scan the skies for 40 incredible signts with Telescopes for Kids. You'll learn how to choose a telescope, set it up, and use it to find the wonders of the Nothern Hemisphere--from the Big Dipper, to the Whirlpool Galaxy, to the planet Neptune. You'll even find out why, when you look at the night sky, you're actually looking back in time! Beautiful illustrations and photos of each object make them easier to find, and once you've learned to identify...

An introduction to the telescope and its uses, including information on setting up the equipment, observation techniques, and a variety of projects and experiments.

John A. Read covers everything needed to identify constellations, planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae and more. Inquisitive stargazers will find planet hunting and star hopping easy with clearly plotted routes and images of the sky both as seen by the naked eye and detailed views from a telescope.

"An introduction to the history of telescopes and space probes for primary and intermediate grade students with information about their features and use. Includes a list of highlights for each chapter, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--

Through his telescope a little boy keeps seeing what seems to be a shark in the park, but by turning the page the reader can see and identify the whole object.

Splat and Plank disagree about the moon and what it's made of. Will Plank's telescope help answer all their questions?

Describes the history of telescopes, how they work, and the different types available, including infrared, ultraviolet, and X-ray, both on Earth and in outer space.

Describes the invention of the telescope, the impact it has had on modern culture, and the patterns of change that resulted from its discovery and use.