A child's introduction to the night sky the story of the stars, planets, and constellations, and how you can find them in the sky
Children eight and up will enjoy this conversational but information-packed introduction to astronomy and stargazing, which includes the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, and how to navigate the...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers : Distributed by Workman Pub. Co.,
c2004.
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| Summary: | Children eight and up will enjoy this conversational but information-packed introduction to astronomy and stargazing, which includes the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, and how to navigate the night sky. Whimsical color illustrations on every page and handy definitions and sidebars help engage younger readers and develop their interest. The special star wheel helps locate stars and planets from any location at any time of year. This is the third in Black Dog & Leventhal's successful series including The Story of the Orchestra and A Child's Introduction to Poetry. |
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| Item Description: | "Star finder and glow-in-the-dark stickers" in pocket. |
| Physical Description: | 93 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 93). |
| ISBN: | 157912366X 9781579123666 |
| Author Notes: | Meredith Hamilton graduated from Brown University and has an MFA from the School of Visual Arts. Formerly an art director at Newsweek and Time , she illustrated the previous six books in the Child's Introduction series, among other books, and her work can be found in magazines and animations as well. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and three children. |
