Zodiac: Celestial Circle of the Sun

by Jacqueline Mitton, Christina Balit (Illustrator)

Everyone knows their own star sign, but how many can identify the constellations in the night sky and the stars that form them? Here is a beautiful illustrated book offering a factual, astronomical guide to the Zodiac and the celestial phenomena in which the Zodiac tradition is rooted. Illuminated by Christina Balit's dazzling illustrations, this book will appeal to horoscope-devotees, star-gazers and everyone fascinated by the reality behind the myths, whatever their age.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Astrology, Middle Grade, Nonfiction

40 pages, Paperback

First published October 20, 2005

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Reviews

[Granny · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I would say it is intended for readers about age 8 and up. Each sign of the Zodiac is examined in scientific terms (what are the prominent stars in it, for example) but it also tells the mythological story or stories which grew up around the constellation.

An additional feature of the book which is very appealing are the illustrations. Christina Balit has created stunning illustrations with silver foil stars in the correct positions overlying the more evocative illustration of each sign. So when you look at Taurus; for example, you see the mighty bull. But tilt the book and the light catches the silvery stars in their correct positions. I love it!

[Trish · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book for kids about the zodiac stars.