Constellations

Retells the story and adventures of Hercules, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Hercules, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture. Since ancient times, people of all ages have gazed up at the stars in wonder. Ancient peoples created fascinating stories about the shapes they saw in the stars. With eye-catching graphics and engaging text, the Constellations series explores popular star formations visible in the Northern Hemisphere. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative sidebars, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

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. Since ancient times, people of all ages have gazed up at the stars in wonder. Ancient peoples created fascinating stories about the shapes they saw in the stars. With eye-catching graphics and engaging text, the Constellations series explores popular star formations visible in the Northern Hemisphere. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative sidebars, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

Retells several stories of Scorpius the scorpion, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Scorpius, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture. Since ancient times, people of all ages have gazed up at the stars in wonder. Ancient peoples created fascinating stories about the shapes they saw in the stars. With eye-catching graphics and engaging text, the Constellations series explores popular star formations visible in the Northern Hemisphere. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative sidebars, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

Retells the story of Ursa Minor as the nurse of Zeus and recounts the tale of Zeus's birth and rise to power, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Ursa Minor and the star Polaris, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture. Since ancient times, people of all ages have gazed up at the stars in wonder. Ancient peoples created fascinating stories about the shapes they saw in the stars. With eye-catching graphics and engaging text, the Constellations series explores popular star formations visible in the Northern Hemisphere. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative sidebars, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

Retells the story of Cassiopeia and her daughter Andromeda, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Cassiopeia, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture. Since ancient times, people of all ages have gazed up at the stars in wonder. Ancient peoples created fascinating stories about the shapes they saw in the stars. With eye-catching graphics and engaging text, the Constellations series explores popular star formations visible in the Northern Hemisphere. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative sidebars, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

Retells the story of Taurus as a guise of Zeus, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Taurus, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture. Since ancient times, people of all ages have gazed up at the stars in wonder. Ancient peoples created fascinating stories about the shapes they saw in the stars. With eye-catching graphics and engaging text, the Constellations series explores popular star formations visible in the Northern Hemisphere. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative sidebars, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

For thousands of years, people have told stories of the water bearer in the night sky. This book introduces the constellation Aquarius, the space objects found within it, the myths associated with it, and where to find it. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, descriptive captions, informative sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts section, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. The Constellation Aquarius The Origin of the Myth The Story of Aquarius The Myth of Aquarius in Other Cultures How to Find Aquarius in the Sky Glossary Fast Facts One Stride Further Find Out More Index Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents For thousands of years, people have noticed patterns in and created stories about the stars. This series introduces some of the best-known constellations visible in the night sky. Each book begins with a general astronomical review of the constellation before diving into the myths associated with it. Vivid images and a helpful diagram aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts section, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

For thousands of years, people have told stories of the mighty hunter in the night sky. This book introduces the constellation Orion, the space objects found within it, the myths associated with it, and where to find it. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, descriptive captions, informative sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts section, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. The Constellation Orion The Origin of the Myth The Story of Orion The Myth of Orion in Other Cultures How to Find Orion in the Sky Glossary Fast Facts One Stride Further Find Out More Index Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents For thousands of years, people have noticed patterns in and created stories about the stars. This series introduces some of the best-known constellations visible in the night sky. Each book begins with a general astronomical review of the constellation before diving into the myths associated with it. Vivid images and a helpful diagram aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts section, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

For thousands of years, people have told stories of the vain queen in the night sky. This book introduces the constellation Cassiopeia, the space objects found within it, the myths associated with it, and where to find it. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, descriptive captions, informative sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts section, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. The Constellation Cassiopeia The Origin of the Myth The Story of Cassiopeia The Myth of Cassiopeia in Other Cultures How to Find Cassiopeia in the Sky Glossary Fast Facts One Stride Further Find Out More Index Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents For thousands of years, people have noticed patterns in and created stories about the stars. This series introduces some of the best-known constellations visible in the night sky. Each book begins with a general astronomical review of the constellation before diving into the myths associated with it. Vivid images and a helpful diagram aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts section, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Retells the story of Ursa Major as the transformation of Callisto and Arcas, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Ursa Major, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture including the role of the Big Dipper in the Underground Railroad. Since ancient times, people of all ages have gazed up at the stars in wonder. Ancient peoples created fascinating stories about the shapes they saw in the stars. With eye-catching graphics and engaging text, the Constellations series explores popular star formations visible in the Northern Hemisphere. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative sidebars, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

For thousands of years, people have told stories of the big bear in the night sky. This book introduces the constellation Ursa Major, the space objects found within it, the myths associated with it, and where to find it. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, descriptive captions, informative sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts section, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. The Constellation Ursa Major The Origin of the Myth The Story of Ursa Major The Myth of Ursa Major in Other Cultures How to Find Ursa Major in the Sky Glossary Fast Facts One Stride Further Find Out More Index Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents For thousands of years, people have noticed patterns in and created stories about the stars. This series introduces some of the best-known constellations visible in the night sky. Each book begins with a general astronomical review of the constellation before diving into the myths associated with it. Vivid images and a helpful diagram aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts section, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Retells the story of Orion and variations of the myth, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Orion, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture. Since ancient times, people of all ages have gazed up at the stars in wonder. Ancient peoples created fascinating stories about the shapes they saw in the stars. With eye-catching graphics and engaging text, the Constellations series explores popular star formations visible in the Northern Hemisphere. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative sidebars, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

For thousands of years, people have told stories of swan in the night sky. This book introduces the constellation Cygnus, the space objects found within it, the myths associated with it, and where to find it. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, descriptive captions, informative sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts section, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. The Constellation Cygnus The Origin of the Myth The Story of Cygnus The Myth of Cygnus in Other Cultures How to Find Cygnus in the Sky Glossary Fast Facts One Stride Further Find Out More Index Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents For thousands of years, people have noticed patterns in and created stories about the stars. This series introduces some of the best-known constellations visible in the night sky. Each book begins with a general astronomical review of the constellation before diving into the myths associated with it. Vivid images and a helpful diagram aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts section, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

For thousands of years, people have told stories of the little bear in the night sky. This book introduces the constellation Ursa Minor, the space objects found within it, the myths associated with it, and where to find it. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, descriptive captions, informative sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts section, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. The Constellation Ursa Minor The Origin of the Myth The Story of Ursa Minor The Myth of Ursa Minor in Other Cultures How to Find Ursa Minor in the Sky Glossary Fast Facts One Stride Further Find Out More Index Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents For thousands of years, people have noticed patterns in and created stories about the stars. This series introduces some of the best-known constellations visible in the night sky. Each book begins with a general astronomical review of the constellation before diving into the myths associated with it. Vivid images and a helpful diagram aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, fast facts section, critical-thinking questions, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.