Zoo in the sky a book of animal constellations

Identifies the groups of stars known as constellations and discusses their origin, uses, and observation.

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Main Author: Mitton, Jacqueline
Other Authors: Balit, Christina (Illustrator), Tirion, Wil
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic Society, 2006.
Edition:1st pbk. printing
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Summary:Identifies the groups of stars known as constellations and discusses their origin, uses, and observation.
Item Description:Originally published 1998.
Physical Description:1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 22 x 28 cm.
ISBN:9780792259350 (pbk.)
0792259351 (pbk.)
1428700250 (BWI bdg.)
9781428700253 (BWI bdg.)
0329476009
9780329476007
Author Notes:Dr. Jacqueline Mitton holds an MA in Physics from the University of Oxford and a Doctorate in Astrophysics from the University of Cambridge. She lives in London, England.

Christina Balit studied at the Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art in England. Her paintings have been exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Royal Festival Hall. She was commended for the 1996 Kate Greenaway Medal.