Star Hunters: The Quest to Discover the Secrets of the Universe - Hardcover
Charts humanity's progress in discovering the nature of the heavens, from prehistoric times to the present, and describes the work of the leading scientists and thinkers in the field
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From Library Journal:
This volume traces the history of astronomy from prehistoric times up to the present era of space exploration. Undoubtedly, its strongest feature is the beautiful and numerous illustrations. Many of these are color photographs which are displayed to best advantage on the large 8 x 14 pages. The subjects of the illustrations range from ancient Babylonian clay tablets to Renaissance paintings to spacecraft closeups of planets and their satellites. Although the author has some credentials in astronomy, his text is unfortunately brief and very simplistic. Compared to recent works like Herbert Friedman's The Astronomer's Universe ( LJ 4/15/90) and Philip S. Harrington's Touring the Universe Through Binoculars ( LJ 11/1/90), this book is among the best for illustrations but is lamentably weak with respect to text.
- Jack W. Weigel, Univ. of Michigan Lib., Ann Arbor
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Jack W. Weigel, Univ. of Michigan Lib., Ann Arbor
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherRunning Press Book Publishers
- Publication date1990
- ISBN 10 0894718754
- ISBN 13 9780894718755
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages160
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Star Hunters : The Quest to Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Published by
Running Press
(1990)
ISBN 10: 0894718754
ISBN 13: 9780894718755
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 9971163-6
Buy Used
US$ 12.08
Convert currency
Stock Image
Star Hunters : The Quest to Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Published by
Running Press
(1990)
ISBN 10: 0894718754
ISBN 13: 9780894718755
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP73613449
Buy Used
US$ 12.08
Convert currency
Stock Image
Star Hunters: The Quest to Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Published by
Running Press Book Publishers
(1990)
ISBN 10: 0894718754
ISBN 13: 9780894718755
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description hardcover. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_368223052
Buy Used
US$ 8.34
Convert currency
Stock Image
Star Hunters: The Quest to Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Published by
Running Press Book Publishers
(1990)
ISBN 10: 0894718754
ISBN 13: 9780894718755
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_396896025
Buy Used
US$ 9.09
Convert currency
Stock Image
Star Hunters; The Quest to Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Published by
Running Press, Philadelphia
(1990)
ISBN 10: 0894718754
ISBN 13: 9780894718755
Used
Paper-Covered Boards
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paper-Covered Boards. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. Photographs (color and b/w), Drawings (illustrator). First Printing. Very clean and tight; other than slightly bumped corners, it's in great shape; 160 pp., including index; jacket has a little bit of shelf-wear, but is basically in very good shape. Hardcover. Seller Inventory # MF274
Buy Used
US$ 8.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
Star Hunters
Published by
Running Press, Pennsylvania
(1990)
ISBN 10: 0894718754
ISBN 13: 9780894718755
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good -. Jacket has edgewear, large closed tear on front. Boards are sunned on edges. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound. This book will require extra charges for Priority or International shipping. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Seller Inventory # 204111
Buy Used
US$ 10.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
Star Hunters: The Quest to Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Published by
Running Press Book Publishers
(1990)
ISBN 10: 0894718754
ISBN 13: 9780894718755
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 2-0894718754-G
Buy Used
US$ 17.22
Convert currency
Seller Image
Star Hunters: The Quest to Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Published by
Running Press, Philadelphia
(1990)
ISBN 10: 0894718754
ISBN 13: 9780894718755
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. First edition, first printing with full number line on copyright page. A history of astronomy and man's attempts to understand worlds beyond our own. With dozens of color and black & white photos. --- In dark blue paper-covered boards with silver-stamped spine titling. Volume lacks the dust jacket. --- A clean, firm, bright copy but with a little rubbing to cover edges and bumped cover corners.; Folio 13" - 23" tall; 160 pages. Seller Inventory # 81104
Buy Used
US$ 15.50
Convert currency
Stock Image
Star Hunters: The Quest to Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Published by
Running Press Book Publishers
(1990)
ISBN 10: 0894718754
ISBN 13: 9780894718755
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 13-0894718754-G
Buy Used
US$ 21.03
Convert currency
Seller Image
Star hunters: The quest to discover the secrets of the universe - LRBP
Published by
Running Press, Philadelphia
(1990)
ISBN 10: 0894718754
ISBN 13: 9780894718755
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Running Press, Philadelphia, 1990. First edition, first impression, large hardcover book in Near Fine condition; very light shelf wear around the edges; clean, square, and tight; many color photos throughout. Dust jacket in Very Good condition; light shelf wear around the edges and corners; two 1/4 inch closed tears at the head of the spine. Domestic priority and international orders will require additional postage. 21040067, 3 lb, S&T-Large. Seller Inventory # 001056
Buy Used
US$ 23.00
Convert currency