A beautiful field guide to the stars featuring notes, spectacular photos, and colorful illustrations of all 88 constellations.
A compact version of DK’s bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Stargazing is perfect for young astronomers and stargazers ages 7-9 to take on the go and uncover the secrets of the stars.
An Anthology of Stargazing will be your child’s guide through the stars, teaching all about the intricate star patterns, the brightest stars, fascinating asterisms, and the legends woven through the night sky, from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
This stunning book about stars and constellations for kids The next book in the new compact spin-off of the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series.A magnificent collection of all 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union, and asterisms.A quality gift book, with metallic foil and striking imagery on every page. An Anthology of Stargazing features mesmerizing images, beautiful illustrations by the artist behind DK’s bestselling Anthology series, and captivating, highly informative content on how to identify, where to find, and what to know about the different constellations and asterisms.
More in the series
An Anthology of Stargazing is part of the beautiful, new, and compact Anthology spin-off series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore shells from all across the world in An Anthology of Shells, meet beautiful and delicate creatures in An Anthology of Butterflies and Moths, or forage for mushrooms with An Anthology of Fungi.
A bit of a let down. I wanted to read through this with my kids, read it quickly myself first and I’m glad I did because it was super vague and also I’m pretty sure there were a few errors… It was beautifully illustrated but that’s all I got.
Picked up from my local library this was a quick easy read that has lovely illustrations. It’s a great introductory read for children or anyone who is curious about the night skies and wants to read more.
An Anthology of Stargazing: A Collection of Stars and Constellations is the kind of book that makes you want to step outside at night, even if you weren’t planning to think deeply about the sky.
This collection strikes a rare balance between being scientifically grounding and emotionally resonant. Each section feels like a quiet invitation to slow down and actually see what’s above you—whether that’s the myth behind Orion, the structure of Ursa Major, or the cultural ways different civilizations have mapped the same stars. The writing doesn’t overwhelm with jargon, but it also doesn’t talk down to the reader. Instead, it builds a sense of wonder that feels both accessible and carefully earned.
What makes it a five-star read is its pacing and tone. You can open it anywhere and find something complete and satisfying, like a self-contained night-sky meditation. It works as both a reference and a reflective companion—part guidebook, part storytelling archive, part reminder that humans have always looked up and tried to make meaning out of darkness. By the end, you don’t just know more constellations—you feel more connected to them.