JOHN A. READ’s journey into astronomy began with a small and rickety telescope purchased at his local pharmacy. He found it fascinating to observe the Moon and Saturn with its rings using such meagre equipment. He decided to share these views with others. After writing his first book, 50 Things to See with a Telescope, John retired from a career in corporate finance. He is also the author of 50 Things to See on the Moon and co-author of 50 Animals that Have Been to Space. He is now a telescope operator at the Burke-Gaffney Observatory, a board member of the Halifax Centre of the royal Astronomical Society of Canada and is studying astrophysics at Saint Mary’s University. He lives with his family in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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50 Things To Know About the International Space Station
Fascinating insights and details about daily life for the men and women on board the International Space Station.
$19.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-10Lexile Reading Level: 1110L
50 Space Missions that Changed the World
A fully illustrated collection of 50 milestone missions, including many firsts from Canada and the rest of the world.
$19.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-10Reading level: Grade 7Lexile Reading Level: 1110L
50 Animals That Have Been to Space
An easy-to-read, highly-illustrated book about animals that have gone into space that will grab the attention of any curious young reader
$19.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-10Lexile Reading Level: 1110L
50 Things to See on the Moon
The moon is the perfect first astronomy target — it is bright, accessible to everyone, and has a wide range of fascinating details visible through a small telescope, a pair of binoculars, or even the naked eye. This easy-to-use guide explains what you see.$19.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-10Lexile Reading Level: 1110L