Excerpt from The Young Folks' Astronomy
The commendation which the astronomical articles in the Young Folks' Cyclopaedia of Com mon Things have received from parents and teachers has led to the preparation of this little volume, in the hope that it will fill a want long felt in homes and schools. There can be little question of the propriety of early grounding a child in an elementary knowledge of the astro nomical features of the earth on which he lives and of the universe of which it forms a part; yet it is almost impossible to find a text-book in which either the language or the ideas are within an ordinary child's comprehension, most of the books miscalled astronomy primers being fit ted only for those who already possess some knowledge of the science and of its correlated subjects. In the present work the topic is treated in the most elementary way, the child being first taught that the earth is a heavenly body which moves in the heavens in the same way as the moon, and which would look from the moon at night much as the moon looks to us. From this.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book takes us on an excursion through the history of astronomy, elucidating how the study of the heavenly bodies evolved from ancient beliefs to modern scientific knowledge. The author traces the development of astronomical theories, from the time when early civilizations saw stars as deities, through the era of groundbreaking discoveries by prominent figures in the field, to the invention of groundbreaking scientific tools like the telescope. The book gives due importance to the challenges faced by astronomers throughout history, underscoring the courage and perseverance they demonstrated in their pursuit of knowledge. Along the way, the author weaves in fascinating stories about the astronomers themselves, highlighting their passion and dedication to unraveling the mysteries of the universe. This book is an excellent resource for readers seeking a thorough understanding of astronomy's rich past and its profound impact on our perception of the cosmos. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780282306342_0
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