Master Books Astronomy Resources

Invite your seventh- to ninth-graders to turn their eyes to the skies! In this comprehensive one-year introductory course, astrophysicist Jason Lisle shows students how to recognize stars (with or without the aid of a telescope); identify galaxies and celestial objects; and comprehend the patterns of God's brilliant creation throughout the year. Includes hardcover textbook and lesson plans with reproducible work sheets, quizzes, and tests.

Study the deeper questions of the universe from a biblical perspective. MasterBooks’ Intro to Astrophysics examines astronomical questions like the origin and history of the universe, how it works, and how phenomena like black holes, dark matter, and gravity work, and how they are used by God to sustain his creation. With an emphasis on the principles of modern physics, this course gives students the opportunity to reflect on the concepts in astrophysics from a creationist perspective. Lessons also include details about our solar system from the sun to the terrestrial and Jovian planets and the smaller interplanetary bodies in between. The Student Book contains lesson reading assignments. The Teacher Guide provides a weekly lesson schedule of assigned reading and worksheet assignments, the student worksheets, cognitive thinking exercises, a test, and answer key for all the student work and test. 380 and 260 pages, softcovers. Grades 11 – 12.

This set includes:

• Intro to Astrophysics Student Book
• Intro to Astrophysics Teacher Guide

Step onto the moon as you begin a powerful educational journey through the universe From the barren moon to the farthest galaxies we can see, you will learn about the facts and wonders of this marvel of creation. Teams solid science with a biblical perspective to answer important questions about the stars, planets, and the place of Earth in this vast expanse

1 Year Curriculum

10th - 12th Grade

1 Credit

Beautiful and breathtaking in its scale, the vast expanse of the universe is one that we struggle to study, understand, or even comprehend in terms of its purpose and size. Now take an incredible look at the mysteries and marvels of space in The New Astronomy Book!

• Discover the best ways to observe the heavens, along with up-to-date astronomical data and concepts.

• Learn about the dynamics of planets, stars, galaxies, and models for the cosmology of the universe.
• What we know and are still trying to discover about planets, moons, and comets within our own solar system.

  Includes a 24-inch, full-color, pull-out poster. 96 pages, hardcover.

Join astronaut Irwin for the ultimate adventure! As much a spiritual journey for Irwin as a scientific undertaking, his 1971 trip to the moon made history. In this vivid memoir, he recounts his boyhood, work as a test pilot, survival of a near-fatal crash, astronaut training, and his once-in-a-lifetime mission to Earth's satellite where God's loving presence filled the lunar landscape. Ages 10 to 12. 46 pages, hardcover.

Do the latest scientific findings support the argument for a created cosmos? Creationist astronomer Faulkner says yes! Looking at recent and historical developments in cosmology from a biblical perspective, he reviews theories on the universe's origin; analyzes the contributions of Ptolemy, Galileo, Newton, Einstein, and others; offers a thorough discussion of the big bang theory; and more. A superb supplement to an upper-level science curriculum. Includes study questions. 143 pages, softcover.