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Author:
Owen, Ruth, 1967- author.
Title:
Astronomers / by Ruth Owen.
Edition:
First edition.
Publisher:
PowerKids Press,
Copyright Date:
2014
Description:
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Subject:
Astronomy--Juvenile nonfiction.
Astronomers--Juvenile nonfiction.
Astronomical observatories--Juvenile nonfiction.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index.
Contents:
What is an astronomer? -- An extreme workplace -- Astronomy in the desert -- Astronomy in the skies -- Airborne observatories -- Astronomy at the South Pole -- IceCube -- Meet the Cubers -- Life at IceCube -- Meteorite hunters -- Seeing space from space -- Walking in space.
Summary:
Explores the work of astronomers, including information on their working conditions, their tools, and important scientific discoveries.
Series:
Out of the lab: extreme jobs in science.
ISBN:
9781477713792 (6-pack)
1477713794 (6-pack)
1477713786 (pbk.)
9781477713785 (pbk.)
1477712895 (library binding)
9781477712894 (library binding)
LCCN:
2013017172
Locations:
FXPH314 -- Carnegie-Stout Public Library (Dubuque)

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