The Constellation Draco

The Constellation Draco
Author: Amy Van Zee
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-08
Genre: Astronomy
ISBN: 9781623234850

This book on the Constellation Draco describes the constellation, tells of the origin of the myth, retells the story, and discusses the constellation in other cultures.

Star Tales

Star Tales
Author: Ian Ridpath
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2018-01-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0718894782

Every night, a pageant of Greek mythology circles overhead. Perseus flies to the rescue of Andromeda, Orion faces the charge of the snorting Bull, and the ship of the Argonauts sails in search of the Golden Fleece. Constellations are the invention of human imagination, not of nature. They are an expression of the human desire to impress its own order upon the apparent chaos of the night sky. Modern science tells us that these twinkling points of light are glowing balls of gas, but the ancient Greeks, to whom we owe many of our constellations, knew nothing of this. Ian Ridpath, award-winning astronomy writer and popularizer, has been intrigued by the myths of the stars for many years. Star Tales is the first modern guide to combine all the fascinating myths in one book, illustrated with the beautiful and evocative engravings from two of the leading star atlases: Johann Bode’s Uranographia of 1801 and John Flamsteed’s Atlas Coelestis of 1729. This classic book, now in a revised and expanded edition, presents additional information on the constellations with new and enchanting illustrations. For anyone interested in the stars and classical mythology, for anyone who is an armchair astronomer, this is the perfect gift.

The Witness of the Stars

The Witness of the Stars
Author: Ethelbert William Bullinger
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2020-07-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3752344792

Reproduction of the original: The Witness of the Stars by Ethelbert William Bullinger

The Constellation Draco

The Constellation Draco
Author: Amy Van Zee
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2014
Genre: Draco (Constellation)
ISBN: 9781503803992

Retells the story of Draco the dragon and Hercules, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Draco, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture.

Written in the Stars

Written in the Stars
Author: Alison Davies
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2018-08-09
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1787133168

Ever looked up and longed to know more about the constellations that inhabit the night sky? This is the perfect guide to discovering the stars and their stories. Written in the Stars leads you through the heavens above as you discover the scientific facts, legends and myths that surround the 88 constellations of the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Uncover the patterns in the stars through the richly illustrated pages of this charming book, which brings each of the constellations to life. Discover the secret to why crows are as black as coal, which goddess weaves coloured clouds, who cut their hair to protect their husband, and which is the smallest star in the sky. Visually stunning, with metallic ink throughout, Written in the Stars captures the beauty of our twinkling night sky and is the perfect gift for novice stargazers and armchair astronomers alike.

If I Built a House

If I Built a House
Author: Chris Van Dusen
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2019-08-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1984814842

The much-anticipated follow-up to the E. B. White Award-winning picture book If I Built a Car In If I Built a Car, imaginative Jack dreamed up a whimsical fantasy ride that could do just about anything. Now he's back and ready to build the house of his dreams, complete with a racetrack, flying room, and gigantic slide. Jack's limitless creativity and infectious enthusiasm will inspire budding young inventors to imagine their own fantastical designs. Chris Van Dusen's vibrant illustrations marry retro appeal with futuristic style as he, once again, gives readers a delightfully rhyming text that absolutely begs to be read aloud.

Constellations for Kids

Constellations for Kids
Author: Donald Simpson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2020-12-15
Genre:
ISBN:

Constellations for Kids | Star Constellations Book | 24 Constellations Every Kid Should Know

Stargazing For Dummies

Stargazing For Dummies
Author: Steve Owens
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 365
Release: 2013-03-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1118411560

Reach for the stars Stargazing is the practice of observing the night sky and its contents - from constellations through to planets and galaxies. Stars and other night sky objects can be seen with the naked eye, or seen in greater numbers and in more detail with binoculars or a telescope. Stargazing For Dummies offers you the chance to explore the night sky, providing a detailed guide to the main constellations and also offering advice on viewing other night sky objects such as planets and nebulae. It's a great introduction to a fun new hobby, and even provides a fun way to get the kids outside while doing something educational! Gives you an introduction to looking at the sky with binoculars or a telescope Offers advice on photographing the night sky Without needing to get your head around mind-bending theories, you can take part in some practical physics If you're looking for easy-to-follow guidance on getting to know the night sky, Stargazing For Dummies has you covered.