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  <default_description>Can we live on the moon? Can we travel to the future? Why is the sky blue? Questions we all ponder are answered in The World's Easiest Astronomy Book written by a former Aerospace Development Specialist turned high school teacher, Hitoshi Nakagawa. Hitoshi takes us through the difficult to understand subjects of space and the universe beyond with simple easy to understand language and amusing diagrams drawn in crayon. If you ever wanted to know how the universe worked but didn't know where to get started, this guide provides the answer. It goes beyond the assumptions of textbooks becoming a wonderfully pleasant read while teaching you something along the way. This informative, light, and entertaining book can be enjoyed at leisure anytime. Discover the way of the universe through this delightful hand held guide.</default_description>
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    <body><![CDATA[Title: The World’s Easiest Astronomy Book<br/>Author: Hitoshi Nakagawa<br/>Publisher: One Peace Books, Inc.<br/>USBN: 978-0-9785084-4-9<br/>Reviewed by: Karen Cioffi, a reviewer for BookPleasures.com<br/><br/>Many children and adults are interested in space. We may think of outer space as th...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/77037249">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[&quot;The World's Easiest Astronomy Book&quot; by Hitoshi Nakagawa is a wonderful little book that answers questions like &quot;Why is the sky blue?&quot; and &quot;Is there wind in space?&quot; in easy to understand language appropriate for middle school age readers and above. The information is pr...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/76526399">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[“The World’s Easiest Astronomy Book”, is your one stop book for all you need to know about the universe as well as the world you live. Broken down in kid friendly language “The World’s Easiest Astronomy Book”, is one book that both parents and teachers should have on hand. Chocked full o...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/74509825">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Okay, so science wasn’t my forte in high school, but I always wanted to understand the mysteries of the universe—the simple way. If you’re nodding your head in understanding, you will love The World’s Easiest Astronomy Book, a little gem of a book that lives up to its name. Although written ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/70244474">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[The book certainly lives up to it's title. It is simple to read and holds the reader's interest well. It is a small book and can be read while waiting for a flight or while travelling to the office etc.<br/><br/>You may find it useful when your children or grandchildren come to you with questions ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/74367191">more...</a>]]></body>
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