Lives of the Planets: A Natural History of the Solar System
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Lives of the Planets is a sweeping tour of our solar system, from the sun and demoted Pluto, to the Kuiper Belt and beyond the edge of the interstellar void. From the Neolithic computer that is... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0465014038
ISBN13:9780465014033
Release Date:June 2007
Publisher:Basic Books (AZ)
Length:268 Pages
Weight:1.36 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.6" x 9.6"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Customer Reviews
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The Universe for Dummies
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I can see why people say this has a misleading title , and why intellectual snobs don't like it. Its a really great top level summary of the exploration of our universe - each chapter is a different planet/object Sun, Mercury etc. and the latest theory of the nature/history of each. I've just been to Cape Kennedy so am a late convert to space ... and this is just great for someone like me. Very easy to read ... nice structure ... i.e. a chapter per planet - so you can skip around if you like - its a bit like a collection of short stories ... good intro for dummies (like moi)
I enjoyed this book very much
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
R. Corfield describes development of our knowledge about solar system and gives recent information on research of the planets. It is excellent book.
A fine, wide-ranging review of solar system history
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
LIVES OF THE PLANETS: A NATURAL HISTORY OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM offers a survey of the most recent advances in astronomy which are leading into new areas of experimental science. Blending a history of astronomical inquiry with a focus on new discoveries and new ways of analyzing data, LIVES OF THE PLANETS offers a fine, wide-ranging review of solar system history and study and promises to interest a wide audience, from high school to college collections, to public lending libraries alike. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch
fascinating look at space...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
a fascinating romp through the planets and the discoveries that we've made about our solar system and beyond. this book is completely up-to-date and is written with a reverent look at the discoveries and the great unknown of the solar system. with a wry Brit attitude and a few personal touches this book never gets boring or too scientific. Mr Corfield clearly loves the subject and we feel it. Incredible pictures!
A lively guide to the solar system
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This up-to-date, engaging introduction to planetary science draws on the amazing range of discoveries made by space probes over the course of the last 45 years. Corfield not only provides a well-written overview of what we now know about the earth's companions in space: he personalizes the journey with his own experiences as a planetary scientist, provides interesting anecdotes and details about the missions themselves, and makes a compelling case for the intellectual and emotional value of space exploration.
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