indian astronomy

Presents volume four of a five volume set that describes the contributions made by native North, Central, and South American peoples in the area of science and technology, and contains photographs, maps, and illustrations depicting the development of writing, construction of mounds, calendars, base twenty math system, and much more.

Discusses how and why ancient peoples tracked the movements of the sun, moon, and stars.

Provides an assessment of the achievements of ancient astronomers and places those accomplishments in their cultural contexts.

A collection of poems based on ancient legends about the northern lights from people who associated the fiery illuminations with animals, ghosts, dancers, and raging battles.