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
$7.00
Description
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.
ISBN: 157912366X
ISBN13: 9781579123666
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
Language: en
Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Book Edition: STK
Pages: 96
Dimensions: Length: 10.375 inches,Width: 0.625 inches,Height: 10.375 inches, Weight: 1.71078715312 pounds
Authors: Michael Driscoll,Meredith Hamilton
Binding: Hardcover
Subjects: Children's Books,Science, Nature & How It Works,Astronomy & Space,Mystery & Wonders,Nature,Education & Teaching,Schools & Teaching,Instruction Methods,Self Service,Custom Stores,Spine,Amazon.com,Promotions
