Discover the stars and explore constellations―a guide to navigating the sky for kids ages 6 to 9Over thousands of years, stargazers have noticed shapes in the stars, also called constellations. Different cultures have seen mythical animals and heroes within these constellations, and many travelers have used the stars as a guide for their journeys. This book will show young astronomers how to read the night sky as they discover more than 20 unique constellations.From Canis Major to Cassiopeia, each constellation includes easy-to-check sky maps with bright illustrations and guidance on the direction and how high from the horizon you'll need to look. You'll also find step-by-steps on how to use other stars to guide the way, plus a look at the mythology behind each constellation.Constellations for Kids includes: Reach for the stars―A brief intro to the night sky covers the basics you need to know to understand how to find the constellations.Connect the dots―Find each constellation with ease using tables telling you where to look, maps with simple illustrations, and easy steps linking other stars to lead the way.Stellar stories―Did you know Lyra is the only Greek constellation that is a musical instrument? Explore cool celestial facts and fantastic mythology.Discover the stories written in the stars with this fun exploration of our constellations.
Explore the constellations with this guide to navigating the sky for kids ages 6 to 9 Over thousands of years, stargazers have noticed shapes in the stars, also called constellations. Different cultures have seen mythical animals and heroes within these constellations, and many travelers have used the stars as a guide for their journeys. Constellations for Kids will show young astronomers how to read the night sky as they discover more than 25 unique constellations.From Canis Major to Cassiopeia, each constellation includes easy-to-read sky maps and step-by-step instructions for identifying it in the night sky. You'll also learn how to use bright stars as guides to show you where to find each constellation.This constellations book includes: Beginner-friendly content―Build up your knowledge of astronomy with simple explanations of key concepts that help you gain a solid understanding of stargazing.Simple line illustrations―Easily see the shape of each constellation thanks to line illustrations overlaid on the night sky. Fun facts and mythology―Learn about all kinds of co