constellations

Identifies the groups of stars known as constellations and discusses their origin, uses, and observation.

Describes several of the major constellations such as the Big Dipper, Orion, Cygnus, and the Zodiac.

A book of twelve star-gazing activities, one for each month of the year.

Presents what is known today and past beliefs about the Big Dipper, or Ursa Major, and gives added information on the North Star, or Polaris.

Presents a study of the constellations, planets, and other things found in the sky and examines how stars are born, what scientists explore, the Milky Way, rockets, satellites, and space travel and includes a star finder and glow-in-the-dark stickers.

Describes and illustrates the constellations of the northern and southern hemispheres, and explains the stories behind their names.

Provides directions for seeing and learning about the constellations, and includes detailed star charts, and a rotating star finder which includes the major constellations visible from North America.

Describes various constellations, including the myths surrounding them and how to locate them in the night sky.

Presents a full-color astronomical guide to identifying the various Zodiac constellations in the night sky along with information on the myths connected with them.

Identifies the groups of stars known as constellations and discusses their origin, uses, and observation.