An indispensable tool for the amateur astronomer. Night Sky Explorer will help you learn everything a beginning stargazer needs to know. Use the included rotating planisphere to figure out which stars are currently visible, and the 128-page book to learn more about each celestial body. Key facts are presented in an easy-to-understand format, and sidebars offer fun trivia and illuminating anecdotes. Star maps feature the dominant constellations at any given time of the year, so you’ll be prepared for planetary enlightenment when the moon rises!

Provides a guide for beginning stargazers, including sky maps and constellation charts, identification tips, and space facts and jokes.

Children, ages 5-12, can learn how to find the North Star, write their own creative mythology about the constellations, track the phases of the moon, learn about stars and galaxies, and use all their senses to explore the night environment at a national park. Packed with fun activities to help children learn about stargazing, the solar system, and more. Other Junior Ranger series products include the following Junior Cave Scientist Activity Book, Ages 5-12+ Joshua Tree national Park Junior Ranger Official Program and Activity Booklet Grand Canyon South Rim Junior Ranger Activity Book Junior Ranger California-Zephyr: An Explorer's Activity Guide onboard AMTRAK Nevada Adventure Book: Junior Ranger Junior Park Ranger Redwood Activity Book Ages 4 and Up Haleakala Junior Ranger Activity Booklet Junior Paeleontologist Activity Book, Ages 5-12, Explore, Learn, Protect

Introduces the cycles of the night sky, including why the night sky changes, different constellations, and discover how the moon is involved.

This four-part introduction to star watching is the work of astronomer Robin Kerrod. It consists of a 'planisphere', two 128-page spiral-bound books and a torch, all packed into a sturdy case. The planisphere is two rotating discs fixed one above the other. It shows the constellations at different times during each night of the year and is designed to work best at latitude 35 degrees south. The first of the two manuals, Mapping the Skies, expands on what's shown on the planisphere. It has an introduction to the main constellations of each hemisphere as well as a chapter dedicated to the regular celestial patterns that coincide with each month of the year. Within each chapter are more star maps, photographs of key features and information about the constellations. The second book, The Star Guide, covers some of the more fundamental principles of astronomy and describes the different types of telescopes used to view our skies. It also looks at the stars and the planets of our solar system (and our exploration of it) in more detail; includes helpful tips for people interested in buying a telescope; and lists the 88 visible constellations and important dates in the history of astronomy. Discover the Night Sky is a simple, practical introduction to astronomy for beginning enthusiasts. It contains lots of good reading, and the planisphere will help newcomers' orientation. Its readers will probably next find themselves investing in a decent telescope - and batteries for the torch.

Explore the stars with more than 30 fun activities. Focus your telescope and get ready to learn all about the night sky. This book is full of activities that will help you spot different constellations, make paper planets, and launch your own rocket.

Nature Explorer is a compilation of our best titles from the very successful Nature Activities series. Readers learn about rocks and minerals, birds, insects, weather, and more, with DK's spectacular photography and imagery serving as an informative backdrop. In addition, readers are encouraged to observe, take notes, and do their own experiments in the park, their backyards, even their own kitchens! Easy-to-do activities help teach kids about the world around them. They can observe and track how often parent birds feed their hatchlings, or create a miniature desert and watch the plants thrive, or create a moth trap and get a close-up look at the nighttime insects. This is a unique opportunity for kids to become experts and study the natural world!