A Child's Introduction to The Night Sky

By Michael Driscoll, Meredith Hamilton

Part of the A Child's Introduction series

Explore the stars and uncover the secrets of the night sky.

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96 pages· 19,298 words· Est. 2.5 hour read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Embark on a cosmic journey through the wonders of astronomy. Discover the stories of our solar system, the myths of constellations, and the history of space exploration. With whimsical illustrations and a special star wheel, young stargazers can navigate the night sky and locate stars and planets year-round. Dive into the achievements of great scientists and unravel the mysteries above. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore the universe.

From the publisher

Children eight and up will enjoy this conversational but information-packed introduction to astronomy and stargazing, which includes the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, and how to navigate the night sky. Whimsical color illustrations on every page and handy definitions and sidebars help engage younger readers and develop their interest. The special star wheel helps locate stars and planets from any location at any time of year. This is the third in Black Dog &amp;amp; Leventhal’s successful series including The Story of the Orchestra and A Child’s Introduction to Poetry.

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