$32.00
by Jay Ryan
The goal of Signs & Seasons is to help the reader become an outdoor observer of the sky, and to understand how the sky is the foundation for timekeeping and navigation—according to the cycles of the sun, moon, and stars.
Signs & Seasons is the recommended textbook for the Experience Astronomy Basic course, and it is required for the Advanced course. Textbook is not needed for the Elementary course.
Description
Presenting a biblical perspective on astronomy—”for signs and seasons” (Genesis 1:14)—this artfully illustrated book gives students a deeper look at the sun, moon, and stars.
- Dedicated chapters on the sun, the phases of the moon, the signs of the zodiac, the cycle of the year, and the planets
- Explorations of how astronomy impacts calendar-making, time-keeping, and navigation
- Appendix with over 50 hands-on and observational activities
- A detailed glossary to familiarize students with various terms
- References about astronomy from classical literature throughout (Aristotle, Ptolemy, Cicero, Dante, Chaucer, Homer, Virgil, and many others)
225 pages with index and astronomical tables.
Signs & Seasons is the recommended textbook for the Experience Astronomy Basic course, and it is required for the Advanced course. Textbook is not needed for the Elementary course.
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