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Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
72 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Provides information on the mythology of constellations and which ones are visible in each season, and discusses the brightness of stars, light years, and the solar system.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Publication Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"Ancient people from many different cultures all looked up and imagined pictures in the sky by "drawing" a line from one star to another, like a connect-the-dots puzzle. These star pictures--constellations--represented myths and legends from the various cultures that still fascinate us today. Author Stephanie Sabol relates many of the most popular constellation stories and explains what stars actually are: how they formed, why they die, and how they're...
8) Night sky
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Publication Date
2012
Physical Desc
105 p. : col. ill., maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Night Sky" helps readers identify particular constellations, recognize the difference between a star and a planet, and understand why the entire sky appears to spin. They will discover how stars are born and die, what nebulae are, and how comets and asteroids are formed. Includes star charts, space images, and graphics.
12) Space!
Publisher
DK Publishing
Publication Date
2015.
Physical Desc
208 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
"Computer-generated illustrations reveal the wonders of the universe, from the big bang and black holes to space travel."--back cover.
Author
Publisher
Usborne Publishing Limited
Publication Date
2024.
Physical Desc
32 pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Children can discover a variety of night-sky sights with this friendly, illustrated introduction to astronomy, from planets to constellations and star clusters. Find out all about the stars, what to look for and when, how to "star hop", how telescopes work, and much more. There are also star charts for the different seasons in both hemispheres.
14) Seeing stars
Author
Publisher
Phaidon Press, Inc
Publication Date
2018.
Physical Desc
213 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 22 x 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Illustrated guide to the 88 internationally recognized constellations with stories and legends. Includes key star information, location descriptions, and maps.
15) The night sky
Author
Publisher
Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Publication Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
This field guide highlights 100 objects that can be seen in the night sky. Readers will gain a greater understanding about how to spot these things, including constellations and objects in our solar system. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
16) Night sky
Author
Publisher
Red Shed
Publication Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"From ancient Egyptians building the pyramids, to early Polynesian sailors criss-crossing the Pacific Ocean, and astronauts travelling into space, the night sky has guided and inspired people across the world, and throughout time"-- Provided by publisher.
17) Star patterns
Author
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Publication Date
[2026]
Physical Desc
31 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Stars form patterns in the night sky called constellations. You can see different constellations at different times of the year!" -- back cover.
Author
Publisher
The Childs World
Publication Date
2013
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Retells the story of Draco the dragon and Hercules, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Draco, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture.
Author
Publisher
The Child's World
Publication Date
2013
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Retells the story of Taurus as a guise of Zeus, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Taurus, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture.
Author
Publisher
The Child's World
Publication Date
2013
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Retells the story of Ursa Major as the transformation of Callisto and Arcas, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Ursa Major, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture including the role of the Big Dipper in the Underground Railroad.
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