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“Constellations” consists of 88 sequences of poems based upon the myths and histories of the celestial constellations, as derived from the International Astronomical Union. The sequences include a prose poem, which has words and punctuation erased, revealing a new poem. This new poem also goes through the process of erasure, until the words remaining reflect the constellation shape, as it appears in the sky. It is a striking collection of blackout...
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Have you ever looked up at the night sky and imagined what might be out there? You're not alone! People have been wondering that for thousands of years.
Technology like telescopes and space shuttles are quite new, so before we could really investigate space, people would make up stories about what they thought was up there.
Some people saw heroes and monsters made out of stars, and would tell stories about them.
This book is going to tell you all...
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Loss, love, and loneliness. Altered forms and transfigured ideas. Power and vulnerability. Parallel universes of the heart and mind. Space and time. In a few brief years, the stunning visual oeuvre of Tara McPherson has grown and evolved at thrilling speed. Expanding beyond the limits of rock-poster art into the worlds of commercial illustration and fine art, her paintings, drawings, toys, sculptures, and installations have pushed her influence and...
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All The Answers volume 1
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Gaze up at the stars and constellations, learn about the seagrass-grazing cows of the ocean, and uncover why swimming in the Dead Sea is nearly impossible!
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Explore the mysteries of the night sky with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9
Scan the skies for 40 incredible sights with a book that shows budding scientists how to use a telescope for kids. You'll learn how to choose a telescope, set it up, and seek out the wonders of the Northern Hemisphere, from the Big Dipper to the Whirlpool Galaxy.
• Detailed visual guides-Illustrations of each star, planet, and more make them easier to...
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