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The Universal Guide to the Night Sky

Lisa Harvey-Smith, Sophie Beer (illus.)

"Lisa takes us right from the beginning of our stargazing adventure, from setting ourselves up to view the sky, to a tour of the galaxy, to discovering and learning about…

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The Secret Life of Stars

Lisa Harvey-Smith

For those whose curiosity takes them far beyond Earth’s atmosphere, The Secret Life of Stars offers a personal and readily understood introduction to some of the Galaxy’s most remarkable stars.

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Little Book, BIG Universe: A Guide to Exploring Australia’s Night Skies: Australia Reads

Lisa Harvey-Smith

Want to watch spectacular meteors rain down on Earth? Wave to real-life astronauts as they fly overhead? Find your way home using only the Southern Cross?

Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith’s easy…

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Under the Stars: Astrophysics for Bedtime

Lisa Harvey-Smith

Transports curious kids and inquisitive adults on an incredible journey through the night sky. Astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith brings the night sky to life with her engaging storytelling, combined with brilliantly…

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Universal Guide to the Night Sky

Lisa Harvey-Smith

A guide to the stars for children (and their parents) around the world.

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When Galaxies Collide

Lisa Harvey-Smith

The Andromeda Galaxy is rushing towards us at 400,000 kilometres an hour. When Galaxies Collide will guide you to look at the night sky afresh. It peers 5.86 billion years…

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Under the Stars

Lisa Harvey-Smith

Under the Stars: Bedtime Astrophysics transports curious kids and inquisitive adults on an incredible journey through the night sky. Explore our solar system from the comfort of your cosy bedroom…

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When Galaxies Collide

Lisa Harvey-Smith

When Galaxies Collide will guide you to look at the night sky afresh. It peers 5.86 billion years into the future to consider the fate of Earth and its inhabitants…

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Under The Stars: Astrophysics For Everyone

Lisa Harvey-smith (Univ Of New South Wales, Australia)

Under the Stars: Astrophysics for Everyone transports curious kids and inquisitive adults on an incredible journey through the night sky. Explore our solar system from the comfort of your cosy…

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Under The Stars: Astrophysics For Everyone

Lisa Harvey-smith (Univ Of New South Wales, Australia)

Under the Stars: Astrophysics for Everyone transports curious kids and inquisitive adults on an incredible journey through the night sky. Explore our solar system from the comfort of your cosy…

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The Best Australian Science Writing 2019

This ninth edition of The Best Australian Science Writing showcases the most powerful, colourful, insightful and brilliant news, feature, essay and poetry writing from Australian writers and scientists. It roams…

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