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Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"Describes various constellations, including the myths surrounding them, and how to locate them in the night sky"--Provided by publisher.
Stars fill the night with beauty and the mind with wonder. They have guided sailors and inspired story tellers for centuries. Thousands of years ago, humans believed the stars represented gods and goddesses. Discover the stories behind some of the most well known constellations, and learn how to spot them yourself....
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
This second edition of Find the Constellation contains star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky with 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.
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
From Orion to the Pleiades and Cassiopeia to Aries, this simple guide to star-hopping will takes kids on an exciting journey around the night sky's most famous constellations. Budding astronomers will love this stunning, new approach to stargazing, featuring step-by-step guides to identifying more than 20 constellations across the northern hemisphere, and making the night sky easier to navigate than ever before. From the constellations of the Zodiac...
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"This book explores the sun as our nearest star, different types of stars and constellations. It covers what stars are, where they come from, what makes them shine, what people thought of them in the past, and how we study stars today. A fun activity is provided along with advice on viewing stars. Beautiful photographs and simple text help to engage readers and aid their understanding"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
This book teaches readers about what constellations are, who discovered them long ago, who named them, the Zodiac, and more. The book is complete with labeled images when needed, simple text, and more facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.--
Author
Series
Publisher
Pogo Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"In Constellations, early fluent readers will explore the science behind stars and their patterns, as well as the history behind their mapping. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore outer space and constellations. An infographic, sidebars, and an activity offer kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about stars and constellations using our safe search engine that provides...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
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...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Beneath a blanket of stars, crowds cheer at Little League games, campers share fireside stories, bull-riders hold on tight, and sled dogs race through falling snow - all under the Milky Way. Vivid artwork, engaging verses, and facts about the United States and Canada will captivate readers of all ages in a joyful offering from Frané Lessac. -- from Amazon.
14) Space!
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
From the origin of the universe to the future of space rockets, this book about space for kids has it all. Did you know that the moon was once a piece of the Earth, and that a day on Venus is longer than one year? First published in 2015, Knowledge Encyclopedia: Space! has been completely revised and updated for 2020, with new images and information on all things space-related to send you rocketing to the furthest reaches of the cosmos. Newly updated...
Author
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
How do humans perceive time? What are the three different kinds of days? What is a shadow clock and how does it work? Using easy-to-find materials, you can conduct these fun and simple experiments to learn about the science behind time and how it has been measured throughout history.
17) The night sky
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
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.
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