Once Upon a Starry Night: A Book of Constellations

Poetic text and colorful illustrations highlighted by metallic stars combine to tell the stories of 10 characters from Greek mythology and how their names became associated with the constellations. Full color.
National Geographic's stunning rendition of the constellations' glittering lightshow is now available in paperback.

Take an illuminating ride through the starry night sky, and learn how the heavens pay tribute to the gods of Greek and Roman mythology. Once Upon a Starry Night explains the ten ancient figures whose legends are written large across the universe. Every page shines with Christina Balit's vibrant art, studded with shiny stars, and provides the perfect backdrop to Jacqueline Mitton's poetic text.