Bibliograph

The Milky Way, [writer, Darlene Stille]

Type

Label

The Milky Way, [writer, Darlene Stille]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 62) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Milky Way

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

460710825

Responsibility statement

[writer, Darlene Stille]

Series statement

Explore the universe

Summary

An introduction to the Milky Way with information about its formation and characteristics. Includes diagrams, fun facts, a glossary, and stunning full-color illustrations

Table Of Contents

What is the Milky Way? -- How did the Milky Way get its name? -- Focus on: images of the Milky Way -- How much of the Milky Way can I see without a telescope? -- Why does the Milky Way glow? -- Focus on: parts of the Milky Way -- How big is the Milky Way? -- Does the Milky Way move? -- What is at the center of the Milky Way? -- How old is the Milky Way? -- Where is Earth in the Milky Way? -- Focus on: the Milky Way's position in the universe -- Are there other planetary systems in the Milky Way? -- What is the nearest star to the solar system? -- Who discovered that the Milky Way is a galaxy? -- What holds the Milky Way together? -- Focus on: the interstellar medium -- Can telescopes see the whole Milky Way? -- Are stars dying in the Milky Way? -- What is the Local Group? -- What is a globular cluster? -- What is an open cluster? -- How did the Milky Way form? -- Is the Milky Way changing? Focus on: how the Milky Way may end

Target audience

juvenile

Classification