The constellation Ursa Major : the story of the big bear

The constellation Ursa Major The story of the big bear

Lisa Owings

Book - 2013

Retells the story of Ursa Major as the transformation of Callisto and Arcas, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Ursa Major, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture including the role of the Big Dipper in the Underground Railroad.

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Subjects
Zeus > (Greek deity) > Juvenile literature.
Constellations > Juvenile literature.
Ursa Major > Juvenile literature.
Published
Mankato, MN : The Child's World 2013.
Language
English
Main Author
Lisa Owings (author)
Other Authors
J. T. Morrow (illustrator)
Physical Description
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 25 cm
Audience
600L
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
ISBN
9781623234898
  • Chapter 1. The Constellation Ursa Minor
  • Chapter 2. The Origin of the Myth of Ursa Minor
  • Chapter 3. The Story of Ursa Major
  • Chapter 4. Ursa Major in Other Cultures
  • Chapter 5. How to Find Ursa Major
  • Glossary
  • Learn More
  • Index
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 1-5-These volumes provide both astronomy and mythology lessons in one very attractive package and are sure to be popular with young stargazers. Each of the books discusses a major constellation's origin and mythology story, compares its presence in other cultures around the world, and explains how to locate it in the night sky. Sidebars provided additional facts (e.g., "The largest star that astronomers know of is VY Can Majoris"). Using crisp images and a pleasing combination of accent colors, this set is sure to attract student researchers as well as educators and parents looking for engaging read-aloud nonfiction. This series gets a gold star. (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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