With an introduction to astronomy basics and a special section on
constellations, this is a perfect children's guide to stargazing.
You've gazed at stars. Perhaps you've even identified a few
constellations, planets, and other distant objects. Now become a young
astronomer. Learn all about outer space. Author, educator, and
naturalist Jonathan Poppele presents a kids' introduction to the night
sky. The children's book, ideal for early and middle-grade readers,
conveys fascinating information for beginners. Kids gain an
understanding of stars, our solar system, and deep sky objects.
From there, readers are introduced to more than 25 different
constellations that are important to know and easy to locate. With the
Big Dipper, Little Dipper, Orion, Perseus, and more, the constellations
section serves as an identification aid and offers information about
when to look, where to look, and what to look for.
A season-by-season tour of the night sky provides advice to help
children experience success while stargazing--with practical tips on
locating each constellation. There are also fun ideas for the entire
family to enjoy, a wonderful way to turn stargazing into a shared hobby.
Inside You'll Find
- A guide to more than 25 important-to-know constellations
- Practical tips on locating each constellation
- The basics of astronomy, the solar system, and outer space
- Tips and tricks to help you spot the many amazing sights of the night
sky