ursa major

Early fluent readers will explore the science behind stars and their patterns, as well as the history behind their mapping.

A study of the seven brightest stars in Ursa Major, covering the origins of Ursa Major, how it has been studied, careers in astronomy, and other related topics. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

A study of the seven brightest stars in Ursa Major, covering the origins of Ursa Major, how it has been studied, careers in astronomy, and other related topics.

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.

Text and photographs explore the Big Dipper, whose presence has been mythologized by Greek and Native American cultures.

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

Examines the constellation known as the Big Dipper, the stars of which it is composed, and how to locate it in the night sky.

Examines the constellation known as the Big Dipper, the stars of which it is composed, and how to locate it in the night sky.

A retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Arcas and Callisto, who became the Big and Little Bears and were ultimately turned into constellations by Zeus.

A collection of tales and poems about the Big Dipper and other aspects of nature from various North American Indian cultures.