Griffin, Ingrid

Discusses the Hercules constellation and the mythology behind it.

Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear, is one of the most famous constellations in the night sky. Ancient cultures thought the star formation looked like a bear, and the ancient Greeks connected the constellation to their myth of Callisto, a lovely woman who was transformed into a bear by the jealous goddess Hera. This exciting book provides an accessible introduction to the world of mythology and stargazing. Readers will also learn how to identify the Big Dipper within the Great Bear.

Discusses the constellation Cassiopeia and the Greek myth associated with the stars.

Introduces the constellation Ursa Major to young readers and discusses the myths it is named after.

Discusses the Hercules constellation and the mythology behind it.

Discusses the constellation Cassiopeia and the Greek myth associated with the stars.