Constellations: A Glow-in-the-Dark Guide to the Night Sky (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Alan Flinn (Illustrator)

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From School Library Journal

Grade 1-4–This slim book tells the mythology behind 19 constellations, including Taurus, Andromeda, and Lyra. Large, colorful illustrations of the various star pictures spill over the two pages devoted to each one. Back matter includes instructions for three activities. The brief, clear text serves as a simple introduction to the night sky.–Linda Wadleigh, Haymon-Morris Middle School, Winder, GA
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Product Description

Reach for the stars, with this beautiful glow-in-the-dark guide to the science and mythology behind the constellations.

 

Children will see the stars shining brightly right in their own room with this glow-in-the-dark introduction to the night sky. Each constellation sparkles brilliantly on the page, thanks to the special ink that illuminates the lush artwork. And even as the luminous illustrations encourage stargazing, the kid-friendly text presents a perfect mix of simple science and storytelling. Along with very basic astronomical facts about our galaxy and the major constellations are the world myths of the gods and heroes whose names grace today’s star maps. Take the tale of Andromeda—the princess sacrificed to save her father’s kingdom who lives in the long, curved “V” of stars best seen in late fall. With information on constellations from Cygnus the Swan to Orion the Hunter, it’s an appealing, interactive approach to a popular subject.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (June 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402703856
• ISBN-13: 978-1402742323
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 9.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #44,092 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!, August 7, 2006

By	Edith A. Walworth - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is one of the most unique books I have ever seen! Both my four year old and myself have learned so much about the constellations. The details about each constellation make it easy for my son to remember the names and stories behind them. The glow in the dark feature is amazing. I definitely recommend purchasing this high quality unique book.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great introduction to constellation gazing, January 28, 2007

By	light october (southern USA) - See all my reviews

Each two page spread introduces a constellation, gives a brief synopsis of the story, and illustrates the constellation. The embedded stars glow in the dark, so you can turn off the lights and view what the constellation looks like in the night sky. The glow in the dark feature helps imprint the pattern of the stars in each constellation on your brain with the added drama of "and now let's turn off the lights and see...." The inside flaps of the book offer a picture of the constellations without illustration but with the stars connected.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Colorful way to introduce children to the night sky, May 15, 2008

By	L. SCHULZE "Bookwyrm" (Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this book as a donation to my daughter's school library. The glow-in-the dark illustrations attract children to the book, while the brightly illustrated drawings help the reader to visualize what the ancients were imagining when they designated the constellations. Each constellation includes a short story about the creature or object it represents (primarily Greek mythology). My only complaint about the book is that the proportions of the stars are considerably off in some of the illustrations, which could hinder the use of the book as a learning tool for children actually wanting to locate constellations in the real night sky.