Constellations of the Night Sky
Title | Constellations of the Night Sky PDF eBook |
Author | Bruce LaFontaine |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 52 |
Release | 2003-05-19 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780486426488 |
Large, double-page illustrations introduce stargazers of all ages to 22 major constellations, among them Aquarius, the water bearer; Orion, the hunter; Gemini, the twins; as well as Canis Major, Taurus, and Leo. Accompanying text relates mythological story behind each constellation's name and identifies its principal stars.
Constellations Activity Book
Title | Constellations Activity Book PDF eBook |
Author | Ryan Jacobson |
Publisher | Color and Learn |
Pages | 60 |
Release | 2012-04 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781591933250 |
The Constellations Activity Book is a perfect beginner's guide to the stars, introducing 26 constellations (and how to locate them in the night sky) through dot-to-dots, mazes, word finds, and more.
Wishing on a Star
Title | Wishing on a Star PDF eBook |
Author | Fran Lee |
Publisher | Gibbs Smith |
Pages | 97 |
Release | 2014-11-12 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1423611667 |
If you go outside on a clear night, you can't help yourself. Your head tilts back, your eyes rise up, and you find yourself gazing at the stars . . . WOW! From the beginning of time, people have admired the night sky's beauty. The night sky is our oldest picture book, and Wishing on a Star retells some of these stories from around the world in simple language that kids can understand. Wishing on a Star also includes lots of fun activities that celebrate the stars. Learn how to make a twinkling thaumatrope, fly a starry kite, and act in your own constellation play. Star maps and stargazing tips show how to find the constellations, and cool science facts teach more about the stars.
Glow-in-the-Dark Constellations
Title | Glow-in-the-Dark Constellations PDF eBook |
Author | C. E. Thompson |
Publisher | Grosset & Dunlap |
Pages | 30 |
Release | 1999-01-25 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780448412528 |
Now in an affordable paperback edition comes this super informative guide exploring the night sky with glow-in-the-dark illustrations, eight maps, and fascinating retellings of the legends behind the constellations. Full color. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky (Revised and Updated)
Title | A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky (Revised and Updated) PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Black Dog & Leventhal |
Pages | 99 |
Release | 2019-09-17 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0762495499 |
This charming exploration of the night sky -- featuring a star finder and glow-in-the-dark stickers -- which has more than a quarter of a million young astronomers enjoying the night sky in countries around the world, is now completely revised and updated. A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky is the perfect introduction to the always fascinating world of astronomy. Children ages eight and up will find out what astronomers have learned (and are still discovering), what astronauts and scientists explore, and what they can find by gazing up into the sky at night. Author Michael Driscoll explains how stars are born, the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, how to navigate the night sky, and more. Whimsical color illustrations throughout and handy definitions and sidebars help engage younger readers and develop their interest. Also included are a nifty star finder tool and fun glow-in-the-dark stickers.
Janice VanCleave's Constellations for Every Kid
Title | Janice VanCleave's Constellations for Every Kid PDF eBook |
Author | Janice VanCleave |
Publisher | |
Pages | 260 |
Release | 1997-07-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN |
Describes twenty of the most prominent constellations, including the Big Dipper, Orion, and Cancer, explains how to locate them, and provides instructions for related activities.
Constellations
Title | Constellations PDF eBook |
Author | Jane P. Gardner |
Publisher | Amazing Sights in the Sky |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2020-06-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781645275596 |
"Early fluent readers will explore the science behind stars and their patterns, as well as the history behind their mapping"--