Find the Constellations
Title | Find the Constellations PDF eBook |
Author | H.A. Rey |
Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Pages | 171 |
Release | 2008-09-22 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0547342578 |
A classic for all ages—the “wonderful” guide to the night sky by the creator of Curious George (Horn Book). Containing star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky, this classic book makes H. A. Rey’s passion for astronomy evident on every page. New updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information in the latter part of the book. Facts and figures for each planet have been revised, and new scientific information has been added, such as Pluto’s reclassification as a dwarf planet. There's also a brand-new online resource that allows readers to track the positions of the planets in the night sky till the year 2100. “An excellent introduction to the heavens, to satisfy and stimulate a child’s interest…a very useful book.”—Kirkus Reviews “Persuades the reader that astronomy is not only easy—it’s fun.”—The New York Times “Excellent.”—Saturday Review
Find the Constellations
Title | Find the Constellations PDF eBook |
Author | Hans Augusto Rey |
Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Pages | 76 |
Release | 1954 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780395244180 |
Describes stars and constellations throughout the year and ways of identifying them.
Night Sky
Title | Night Sky PDF eBook |
Author | Jonathan Poppele |
Publisher | Adventure Publications |
Pages | 570 |
Release | 2016-06-15 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1591936144 |
Stargazing is among the most peaceful and inspiring outdoor activities. Night Sky, the award-winning book by Jonathan Poppele, makes it more fun than ever! Take a simple approach to finding 62 constellations by focusing on one constellation at a time, instead of attempting to study dizzying charts. Start with the easy-to-find constellations during each season and work toward the more difficult ones. Better yet, you'll learn how to locate any constellation in relation to the Big Dipper, the North Star and the top of the sky. With two ways to locate each constellation, you'll know where in the sky to look and what to look for! Along the way, you'll be introduced to mythology, facts and tidbits, as well as details about the planets, solar system and more! As an added bonus, the book comes with a red-light flashlight for night reading.
Photo-guide to the Constellations
Title | Photo-guide to the Constellations PDF eBook |
Author | C. R. Kitchin |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 156 |
Release | 2012-12-06 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1447106113 |
"l hope that people all around the world never forget what a wonderful thing it is to lie on your back and look up at the stars" Pete Seeger What is the fascination that constellations hold for people? There are probably as many different answers to that question as there are people. For many, though, the constella tions are the stepping-off point into the fabulous, mind-bending discoveries and concepts of modern astronomy. For others it is their long and intriguing history that beckons. For some people the constellations provide the means for navigation and orientation over the surface of the Earth, and of course there are the millions who place some faith in horo scopes. But for most people the patterns in the sky are a beautiful part of their environ ment to be treasured alongside the forests, fields and rivers that make life worth living. However just as we are losing our green environment to pollution, so we are losing our sky. The glow from cities across the world swamps the stars in the night sky. Astronomers have had to retreat to remote mountain tops to escape that light pollution. The rest of us must make do with what is available. From the centre of a city, or any other brightly lit area, probably no stars at all will be visible even on the clearest of nights. From the suburbs, the brighter stars should normally be seen.
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.
The Stars
Title | The Stars PDF eBook |
Author | Hans Augusto Rey |
Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Pages | 176 |
Release | 1980 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780395248300 |
Written with the primary purpose of enabling everyone to gain more pleasure from stargazing.
Constellations for Kids
Title | Constellations for Kids PDF eBook |
Author | Kelsey Johnson |
Publisher | Rockridge Press |
Pages | 94 |
Release | 2021-10-19 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781638788348 |
Over thousands of years, stargazers have noticed shapes in the stars, also called constellations. Different cultures have seen mythical animals and heroes within these constellations, and many travelers have used the stars as a guide for their journeys. This book will show young astronomers how to read the night sky as they discover more than 20 unique constellations. From Canis Major to Cassiopeia, each constellation includes easy-to-check sky maps with bright illustrations and guidance on the direction and how high from the horizon you'll need to look. You'll also find step-by-steps on how to use other stars to guide the way, plus a look at the mythology behind each constellation.