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Constellations for Kids: An Easy Guide to Discovering the Stars
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
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 cool celestial facts and ancient mythology. Did you know Lyra is the only Greek constellation that is a musical instrument?
Explore the stories written in the stars with this fun guide to the constellations.
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
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 cool celestial facts and ancient mythology. Did you know Lyra is the only Greek constellation that is a musical instrument?
Explore the stories written in the stars with this fun guide to the constellations.
95 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 18, 2020
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September 29, 2022
As an educator, I believe that this is also a great book for adults who are beginners in understanding and visualizing the stars and constellations. It gives me a desire to continue reading other books about the stars and constellations.
March 9, 2021
This is a fun and easy to use book that helps to introduce young people to understanding constellations and enjoying the magic of the universe!
March 3, 2022
Great for kids
This is a great book that makes it easy to help kids locate constellations! Wonderful and easily understood. It's good for adults, too.😊
This is a great book that makes it easy to help kids locate constellations! Wonderful and easily understood. It's good for adults, too.😊
February 20, 2023
Christmas present for child who liked it very much.
September 2, 2025
• Favorite constellation: Boötes
• “The constellation Taurus also includes the star cluster called the Pleiades. . . . The Pleiades are also known as Subaru in Japanese culture.”
• “The constellation Taurus also includes the star cluster called the Pleiades. . . . The Pleiades are also known as Subaru in Japanese culture.”
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