Constellations

Constellations

F. S. Kim

Book - 2010

An illustrated introduction to constellations that explains how constellations are useful, who discovered them, and related topics.

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Subjects
Constellations > Juvenile literature.
Published
New York : Children's Press/Scholastic 2010.
Language
English
Main Author
F. S. Kim (-)
Physical Description
48 p. : col. ill., col. maps, ports. ; 22 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 44) and index.
ISBN
9780531168950
  • 1. The Stars in Our Sky: Are constellations important today?
  • 2. The View From Earth: How do we see stars on our planet?
  • 3. A History of constellations: Who first discovered the constellations?
  • 4. Star Storied: Which constellations can you see from Earth?
  • Asterisms: Is the Big Dipper a constellation?
  • 5. Constellations Around the world: Who else has made up stories about the stars?
  • True Statistics
  • Resources
  • Important Words
  • index
  • About the Author
Review by Booklist Review

*Starred Review* Like a young star maturing into a red giant, the True Book: Space series shines brighter the older it gets. The glossy covers and dazzling photos that have become True Book hallmarks are especially well matched with the breathtaking panoramas of outer space, and the text emerges victorious against difficult concepts. The Solar System begins with a lineup of the usual suspects (yes, Pluto is off the hook). The way the chapters move from inner to outer planets is no surprise, but the called-out details are cunningly illustrated and plenty fascinating (for instance, the alleged interstellar impact that might have knocked Uranus on its end). Short but solid back matter closes out these impressive offerings.--Kraus, Daniel Copyright 2009 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.

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