Astronomy for Young Folks by Isabel Martin Lewis
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About this eBook
| Author | Lewis, Isabel Martin, 1881-1966 |
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| LoC No. | 22019466 |
| Title | Astronomy for Young Folks |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Astronomy for Young Folks" by Isabel Martin Lewis is an educational publication written in the early 20th century. This work aims to introduce young readers, particularly those around the ages of twelve to fourteen, to the fundamental aspects of astronomy, including the identification of constellations, stars, and planetary bodies. The book serves as a beginner's guide to understanding the movements and features of celestial entities, sparking children's interest in the wonder of the night sky. At the start of "Astronomy for Young Folks," the author establishes the importance of astronomy as a science that can be grasped by young minds, emphasizing that it is as central to nature study as other earthbound subjects. The opening portion includes a preface where Lewis discusses the book's objective to familiarize children with the constellations visible in different seasons and the motions of celestial bodies. The introduction defines terminology and explains how to observe stars, guiding young readers through their first explorations of the night sky using charts and diagrams. The tone is accessible and encouraging, aimed at inspiring curiosity about the universe and the science behind it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QB: Science: Astronomy |
| Subject | Astronomy -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45112 |
| Release Date | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 141 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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