Constellations for kids: an easy guide to discovering the stars /
Johnson, Kelsey,
Constellations for kids: an easy guide to discovering the stars / Easy guide to discovering the stars Kelsey Johnson ; illustrations by Steve Mack. - 84 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Includes bibliographical references (page 77) and index.
Constellations best to see in spring -- Constellations best to see in summer -- Constellations best to see in fall -- Constellations best to see in winter.
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.
9781646119684 1646119681 9781638788348 1638788340
Constellations--Juvenile literature.
Stars--Juvenile literature.
Astronomy--Juvenile literature.
Instructional and educational works.
Illustrated works.
Constellations for kids: an easy guide to discovering the stars / Easy guide to discovering the stars Kelsey Johnson ; illustrations by Steve Mack. - 84 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Includes bibliographical references (page 77) and index.
Constellations best to see in spring -- Constellations best to see in summer -- Constellations best to see in fall -- Constellations best to see in winter.
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.
9781646119684 1646119681 9781638788348 1638788340
Constellations--Juvenile literature.
Stars--Juvenile literature.
Astronomy--Juvenile literature.
Instructional and educational works.
Illustrated works.