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Author Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick), 1869-1952
LoC No. 20009406
Title The Book of Stars: Being a Simple Explanation of the Stars and Their Uses to Boy Life
Original Publication United States: D. Appleton & Company,1915,copyright 1920.
Note Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents How to find the North Star -- How to know the stars -- The Sun, the brightest of all stars -- The planets, the Sun's kiddies -- Mother Earth, old Adam's planet -- The Moon, the Earth's daughter -- Other things in the sky -- Seeing the stars -- The spyglass or telescope -- The time o' day -- The stars of the zodiac -- Valuable information.
Credits Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary "The Book of Stars: Being a Simple Explanation of the Stars and Their Uses to Boy Life" by A. Frederick Collins is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This informative guide aims to educate young readers, particularly Boy Scouts, about the stars, planets, and their practical uses in navigation, timekeeping, and signaling. The book presents astronomy in an accessible manner, making it an ideal resource for those looking to enhance their understanding of the night sky while pursuing scouting activities. At the start of the book, Collins emphasizes the importance of stars and encourages readers to observe them closely. He highlights the significance of the North Star as a navigation aid, providing instructions for creating a star finder to locate it. The opening chapters delve into basic concepts of astronomy, including the identification of key constellations, the movement of stars, and how to tell time using the stars. Through engaging language and practical advice, Collins aims to inspire a lifelong appreciation for the wonders of the universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QB: Science: Astronomy
Subject Astronomy -- Juvenile literature
Subject Stars -- Juvenile literature
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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