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Author
Series
Publisher
The Childs World
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Retells the story of Draco the dragon and Hercules, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Draco, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
"The definitive visual guide to exploring all the marvels of the stars, the Milky Way, and the universe beyond. Chart the wonders of the cosmos in our own solar system and beyond with The Stars. Packed with 3-D artworks of each constellation and incredible new imagery from the Hubble Space Telescope, ground-based observatories worldwide, and more, this awe-inspiring guide features the most fascinating objects known to astronomy, from glittering star-birth...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Retells several stories of Scorpius the scorpion, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Scorpius, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture. Since ancient times, people of all ages have gazed up at the stars in wonder. Ancient peoples created fascinating stories about the shapes they saw in the stars. With eye-catching graphics and engaging text, the Constellations series explores popular star...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents facts about stars, nebulas, galaxies, and constellations and recounts the Greek myths that provided widely-known names for ten constellations, from Andromeda to Pegasus
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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
Cambridge University Press
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
A Walk through the Heavens is a beautiful and easy-to-use guide to the constellations of the northern hemisphere. By following the unique simplified maps, readers will be able to easily find and identify the constellations and the stars within them. Ancient myths and legends of the sky are retold, adding to the mystery of the stars. Written for the complete beginner, this practical guide introduces the patterns of the starry skies in a memorable way....
8) Star shapes
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
1996
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and rhyming text describe some of the animal constellations seen in the night sky
9) Starry skies
Author
Publisher
Walter Foster Jr., an imprint of the Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"Learn about the constellations above us. Every night, the sky is filled with stars that tell a thousand stories. From brave warriors to ferocious beasts and magical friends, each star shines brightly. What stories will you see in the Starry skies tonight"--Page [4] of cover
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ultimon, once king of the dragons and now the last survivor, climbs out of the sewers in which he has been hiding and takes one last flight. Includes notes about the constellation Draco
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"What are constellations? Who named them? Where can they be found? Ancient peoples believed constellations held clues to the future. These groupings of stars helped farmers plant crops and sailors find their way home. Budding astronomers will learn all about constellations, including the history of studying the stars, how today's constellations were named, and how constellations help today's astronomers"--
12) Star climbing
Author
Publisher
Laura Geringer Books
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
When he cannot sleep, a little boy imagines himself on a nighttime journey across the sky where he can run and dance with star constellations
Author
Publisher
Weldon Owen
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"For stargazers, comet-spotters and planet-seekers looking to enhance your deep sky knowledge and observations - this is your quintessential guide. The Total Skywatcher's Manual will help you choose the best telescope, identify constellations and objects in the night sky, search for extraterrestrial phenomena, plan star parties, capture beautiful space imagery and much more."--provided by publisher
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Retells the story of Ursa Minor as the nurse of Zeus and recounts the tale of Zeus's birth and rise to power, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Ursa Minor and the star Polaris, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"How did the Little Dipper get its name? How much smaller is it than the Big Dipper? The answers to these questions and many more are waiting to be discovered by readers with each turn of the page. Readers learn fun facts about the ways history and science come together in the study of star formations such as the Little Dipper. Detailed photographs of the Little Dipper allow readers to feel like young astronomers studying the stars up close."--Publisher's...
17) The night sky
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
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. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards
Author
Series
Publisher
Lonely Planet
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas, the follow up to our bestselling Amazing World Atlas, looks upwards to the skies for a fun- and fact-packed guide to astronomy. Featuring a mixture of photography and illustration, this hardcover book explores both the science of stargazing - explaining what can be seen in the night sky in different parts of the world - and the practicalities, with handy tips such as how to use a telescope. It also covers...
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Publishing
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
"Starfinder is the ideal indroduction to the night sky and how to observe it. It explains all you need to know about the Solar System and the rest of the Universe and shows you how to find and recognize objects such as stars and planets. To help you build your astronomy skills, it includes a month-by-month observation guide, a detailed directory of all 88 constellations, and a planisphere that reveals the night sky at any time of the year. The planisphere...
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Callisto, a beautiful young huntress, is not looking for love. But Jupiter has been watching her, and he has a plan to make her fall in love with him. When Callisto has Jupiter's son, his wife is angry. Will Callisto and her son survive the wrath of Jupiter's jealous wife?"--P. [4] of cover
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