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Overview
Sky secrets can now be discovered by every midgrader with this easy-to-use guide to the constellations.Created especially for kids to use on their own, The Ultimate Guide to the Sky includes explanations and descriptions of all 88 constellations, listed alphabetically; easy-to-read star charts for each month of the year; what tools are needed for beginning astronomers; and a glossary and index.
This comprehensive handbook even comes with a punch-out card-stock star finder, making constellation observation simple.
While The Ultimate Guide to the Sky is simple enough for kids to use, adults will enjoy the thorough descriptions and creative activities, including moongazing and photographing constellations.
Editorials
Children's Literature -
If you really want to spend time learning about the night sky then this book is an excellent resource. After the introductory material about the stars, there are clear instructions to help the budding astronomer and a template for creating a Star Finder. After an alphabetic listing of the constellations, there are star charts with an explanation for using them. There also is an index and glossary.Book Details
Published
April 1, 1997
Publisher
Lowell House
Pages
80
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781565655966