Planet hunter : Geoff Marcy and the search for other Earths
(Book)
Author
Published
Honesdale, Pa. : Boyds Mills Press, ©2010.
Edition
1st ed.
ISBN
9781590785928, 1590785924
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 32 cm
Status
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Arlington - Children's | J 523.2 WIT | On Shelf |
Belmont Benton - Children's | J 523.24 WIT | Storage |
Framingham State - Children's | j 523.2 Wit Curric Lib | On Shelf |
Holliston - Children's | j 523.2 Wittenstein | On Shelf |
Lexington - Adult | YA 523.24 W | On Shelf |
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Published
Honesdale, Pa. : Boyds Mills Press, ©2010.
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
ISBN
9781590785928, 1590785924
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 7.6, 2 Points
Level 7.6, 2 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index.
Description
He has discovered more planets than anyone in history. In this inspiring true story, Geoff Marcy's love of space helped him overcome struggles in his studies until finally he became an astronomer. But he was not on track to make major discoveries. Eventually, he went back to the questions that thrilled him as a boy: Are we alone? Do Earth-like planets orbit the stars in the night sky? It would not be easy to find a planet outside our solar system. Others had tried and failed. But Marcy never gave up. Since 1995, he and his colleagues have discovered nearly half of the 380 known "extrasolar" planets. Stunning paintings transport the reader to the exotic worlds that he and others have found.
Target Audience
Lexile: 1080.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Wittenstein, V. O. (2010). Planet hunter: Geoff Marcy and the search for other Earths . Boyds Mills Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wittenstein, Vicki O., 1954-. 2010. Planet Hunter: Geoff Marcy and the Search for Other Earths. Boyds Mills Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wittenstein, Vicki O., 1954-. Planet Hunter: Geoff Marcy and the Search for Other Earths Boyds Mills Press, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Wittenstein, Vicki O. Planet Hunter: Geoff Marcy and the Search for Other Earths Boyds Mills Press, 2010.
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