Constellations: A Glow-in-the-Dark Guide to the Night Sky
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Book Overview
Reach for the stars, with this beautiful glow-in-the-dark guide to the science and mythology behind the constellations. ? Children will see the stars shining brightly right in their own room with this glow-in-the-dark introduction to the night sky. Each constellation sparkles brilliantly on the page, thanks to the special ink that illuminates the lush artwork. And even as the luminous illustrations encourage stargazing, the kid-friendly text presents a perfect mix of simple science and storytelling. Along with very basic astronomical facts about our galaxy and the major constellations are the world myths of the gods and heroes whose names grace today's star maps. Take the tale of Andromeda--the princess sacrificed to save her father's kingdom who lives in the long, curved "V" of stars best seen in late fall. With information on constellations from Cygnus the Swan to Orion the Hunter, it's an appealing, interactive approach to a popular subject.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1402703856
ISBN13:9781402703850
Release Date:June 2006
Publisher:Sterling Publishing (NY)
Length:47 Pages
Weight:1.08 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 9.2" x 9.3"
Age Range:5 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Constellations Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
My Grandson (age 5) is delighted with this book. I think any child of any age, interested in the Constellations would be very happy with this book!
Colorful way to introduce children to the night sky
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I purchased this book as a donation to my daughter's school library. The glow-in-the dark illustrations attract children to the book, while the brightly illustrated drawings help the reader to visualize what the ancients were imagining when they designated the constellations. Each constellation includes a short story about the creature or object it represents (primarily Greek mythology). My only complaint about the book is that the proportions of the stars are considerably off in some of the illustrations, which could hinder the use of the book as a learning tool for children actually wanting to locate constellations in the real night sky.
A Glow In The Dark Guide to the NIght Sky
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This is an interesting book for youg children. We had to wait for a very overcast day to darken the room enough to see the glow. The kids liked it.
great introduction to constellation gazing
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Each two page spread introduces a constellation, gives a brief synopsis of the story, and illustrates the constellation. The embedded stars glow in the dark, so you can turn off the lights and view what the constellation looks like in the night sky. The glow in the dark feature helps imprint the pattern of the stars in each constellation on your brain with the added drama of "and now let's turn off the lights and see...." The inside flaps of the book offer a picture of the constellations without illustration but with the stars connected.
Amazing!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This is one of the most unique books I have ever seen! Both my four year old and myself have learned so much about the constellations. The details about each constellation make it easy for my son to remember the names and stories behind them. The glow in the dark feature is amazing. I definitely recommend purchasing this high quality unique book.
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