The Stars: A New Way to See Them
by H. A. Rey
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Author: H. A. ReyEdition: Paperback
Published: 1976-11-18
ISBN: 0395248302
Number of pages: 160
Reading Level: Young Adult
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Book Reviews of The Stars: A New Way to See Them
Book Review: One of my favorite books, but the planetary tables end in 2006
Summary: 4 Stars
I absolutely love this book, so much so that I have given it as a gift a number of times and my copy is one of the most well-worn volumes on my bookshelf.
Among its many outstanding features are the Planetary Tables on pp. 134-135 that show you where the visible planets will be located as the years pass. The tables run from 1997-2006. The tables in the current edition are therefore out of date (type "134" into the "Search Inside" box and look at pp. 134 and 135).
I realize this is a minor quibble, and it is the ONLY reason for my 4-star rating. But these pages deserve an update. There are easy ways to get planetary information on the internet but it would be nice if the tables were updated in the book.
Summary of The Stars: A New Way to See Them
The Stars: A New Way to See Them. By H.A. Rey. This remains our all-time favorite guide to learning the constellations. Written for older kids and adults, its simple style has made it a top seller for more than 40 years. Classy cartoon illustrations and star charts round out this fine guidebook. 160 pages, softcover.Astronomy Books
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