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Investigate: Astronomy

by Tim Furniss
RM34.00 MYR
Investigate: Astronomy
Investigate: Astronomy

Explore cosmic wonders through facts and history.

If you're fascinated by the stars and planets and have a thirst for knowledge about the universe, Investigate Astronomy is your kind of read. You'll travel back in time with Tim Furniss and Steve Parker as your guides, discovering the evolution of astronomical study and the wealth of knowledge gathered over the centuries. It's an informative dive into the cosmos for anyone eager to understand the intricacies of our celestial neighborhood.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Investigate: Astronomy

by Tim Furniss
RM34.00 MYR
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ISBN: 9780752536637
Author: Tim Furniss
Publisher: Parragon
Date of Publication: 2000-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Science, Nature
Related Topics: Natural History, Astronomy
Goodreads rating: 3.33
(rated by 3 readers)

Description

Full-color book on astronomy. Suitable for adults or children. Published in the UK.
 

Explore cosmic wonders through facts and history.

If you're fascinated by the stars and planets and have a thirst for knowledge about the universe, Investigate Astronomy is your kind of read. You'll travel back in time with Tim Furniss and Steve Parker as your guides, discovering the evolution of astronomical study and the wealth of knowledge gathered over the centuries. It's an informative dive into the cosmos for anyone eager to understand the intricacies of our celestial neighborhood.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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