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Hamen, Susan E.

Astronomy in the Real World

48 pp. | ABDO/Core Library | January, 2016 | Library ISBN 978-1-68078-038-3 $22.95

(4) 4-6 STEM in the Real World series. In a coherent series installment, the work of astronomers and astrophysicists is described with emphasis on the objects in the universe scientists may study, the technologies they use, and the advanced education needed. Boxes highlighting the field's major thinkers, photographs, and illustrations are included. The series features intermittent, weakly-related comprehension activities, prompts, and links to further material. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford