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Author : Tom Kindley
Publisher : Cicada
ISBN 13 : 9781908714329
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (143 download)
Download or read book Heroes of the Night Sky written by Tom Kindley and published by Cicada. This book was released on 2016-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the Greek myths behind the names of such constellations as the Great Bear, Andromeda, and Orion.
Author : Robin Kerod
Publisher : Wellfleet Press
ISBN 13 : 157715228X
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (771 download)
Download or read book Tales of the Night Sky written by Robin Kerod and published by Wellfleet Press. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an 18 x 24" landscape poster that charts some of the best-known constellations under which dreams are made, Tales of the Night Sky blends science, philosophy, and myth for the casual astronomer.
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Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN 13 : 0762495499
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (624 download)
Download or read book A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky (Revised and Updated) written by and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This charming exploration of the night sky -- featuring a star finder and glow-in-the-dark stickers -- which has more than a quarter of a million young astronomers enjoying the night sky in countries around the world, is now completely revised and updated. A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky is the perfect introduction to the always fascinating world of astronomy. Children ages eight and up will find out what astronomers have learned (and are still discovering), what astronauts and scientists explore, and what they can find by gazing up into the sky at night. Author Michael Driscoll explains how stars are born, the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, how to navigate the night sky, and more. Whimsical color illustrations throughout and handy definitions and sidebars help engage younger readers and develop their interest. Also included are a nifty star finder tool and fun glow-in-the-dark stickers.
Author : Sir Patrick Moore
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752496638
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)
Download or read book Legends of the Stars written by Sir Patrick Moore and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2009-03-06 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered how the constellations got their names? Or wanted to know the stories of the gods and heroes immortalised in the night sky? In Legends of the Stars, Patrick Moore, Britain's best-loved astronomer and presenter of The Sky at Night for over fifty years, re-tells some of the stories behind these star-groups, and explains how to look for them in the heavens. From the great hunter Orion to his nemesis the Scorpion, and from Pegasus the flying horse to Jason's ship the Argo, he guides the reader through the celestial picture book, bringing alive some of greatest tales ever told. In an age when the ancient myths are seldom taught in schools, this is an ideal book for anyone who has ever gazed at the stars and asked themselves how the names of the constellations came about.
Author : Aimie K. Runyan
Publisher : Lake Union Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781542045865
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (458 download)
Download or read book Daughters of the Night Sky written by Aimie K. Runyan and published by Lake Union Publishing. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A novel--inspired by the most celebrated regiment in the Red Army--about a woman's sacrifice, courage, and love in a time of war. Russia, 1941. Katya Ivanova is a young pilot in a far-flung military academy in the Ural Mountains. From childhood, she's dreamed of taking to the skies to escape her bleak mountain life. With the Nazis on the march across Europe, she is called on to use her wings to serve her country in its darkest hour. Not even the entreaties of her new husband--a sensitive artist who fears for her safety--can dissuade her from doing her part as a proud daughter of Russia. After years of arduous training, Katya is assigned to the 588th Night Bomber Regiment--one of the only Soviet air units composed entirely of women. The Germans quickly learn to fear nocturnal raids by the daring fliers they call "Night Witches." But the brutal campaign will exact a bitter toll on Katya and her sisters-in-arms. When the smoke of war clears, nothing will ever be the same--and one of Russia's most decorated military heroines will face the most agonizing choice of all.
Author : Anita Ganeri
Publisher : Running Press Kids
ISBN 13 : 0762495049
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (624 download)
Download or read book Star Stories written by Anita Ganeri and published by Running Press Kids. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Share the wonder of the stars with this delightful storybook collection featuring constellation myths from around the world. For thousands of years people have looked up to the night sky and told stories about the stars. These epic tales tell of vengeful gods and goddesses, of monsters and heroes. Others try to make sense of the natural world, or unravel the mysterious forces of the universe. This stunning book brings together 23 of these legends from all over the world: from Ancient Greece to North America, Egypt, China, India, and the South Pacific. Written by award-winning author Anita Ganeri and with beautifully detailed artwork by illustrator Andy Wilx, this is a magical book to be treasured for generations to come.
Author : Thomas Hockey
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226345785
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (263 download)
Download or read book How We See the Sky written by Thomas Hockey and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2011-09-12 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gazing up at the heavens from our backyards or a nearby field, most of us see an undifferentiated mess of stars—if, that is, we can see anything at all through the glow of light pollution. Today’s casual observer knows far less about the sky than did our ancestors, who depended on the sun and the moon to tell them the time and on the stars to guide them through the seas. Nowadays, we don’t need the sky, which is good, because we’ve made it far less accessible, hiding it behind the skyscrapers and the excessive artificial light of our cities. How We See the Sky gives us back our knowledge of the sky, offering a fascinating overview of what can be seen there without the aid of a telescope. Thomas Hockey begins by scanning the horizon, explaining how the visible universe rotates through this horizon as night turns to day and season to season. Subsequent chapters explore the sun’s and moon’s respective motions through the celestial globe, as well as the appearance of solstices, eclipses, and planets, and how these are accounted for in different kinds of calendars. In every chapter, Hockey introduces the common vocabulary of today’s astronomers, uses examples past and present to explain them, and provides conceptual tools to help newcomers understand the topics he discusses. Packed with illustrations and enlivened by historical anecdotes and literary references, How We See the Sky reacquaints us with the wonders to be found in our own backyards.
Author : Suzanne Brockmann
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781484464816
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (648 download)
Download or read book Night Sky written by Suzanne Brockmann and published by . This book was released on 2015-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixteen-year-old Skylar Reid joins her best friend Cal, Dana, a girl with supernatural abilities, and Dana's friend Milo on a quest to rescue young Sasha from the Organization that kidnapped her because, according to Dana, Sky and Sasha both have spe
Author : Sam Smith
Publisher : Usborne Minis
ISBN 13 : 9781801318235
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (182 download)
Download or read book Night Sky Things to Spot written by Sam Smith and published by Usborne Minis. This book was released on 2022-05-26 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : James B. Kaler
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387216219
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (872 download)
Download or read book The Little Book of Stars written by James B. Kaler and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Book of Stars answers, in the clearest language, the questions anyone might have about our heavenly canopy. How are stars born? How do they die? Why do they shine? How long do they shine? Is our star, the Sun, dying? How can you tell time from the stars? Or navigate? What are the measures of stars? Can we ever travel to other stars? In this engagingly written and concise book, the second in the Little Book series, noted astronomer James B. Kaler shows us "the significance that the stars have had in human life, how we have used them to tell our stories, and how we use them to find who and where we are."
Author : Melissa Scott
Publisher : Tor Books
ISBN 13 : 9780312861568
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (615 download)
Download or read book Night Sky Mine written by Melissa Scott and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 1997-10-15 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : M. J. York
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781623234867
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (348 download)
Download or read book The Constellation Hercules written by M. J. York and published by . This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Retells the story and adventures of Hercules, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Hercules, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744042054
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (44 download)
Download or read book Star Finder! written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A novel approach to stargazing, this stunning space book features step-by-step guides to identifying the key constellations across the northern hemisphere. What do you see when you look up into the sky? Have you ever wondered what the stars mean? Or how they are connected? Or what each constellation is called? If so, then this may be the book for you! Little stargazers will enjoy paging through this awe-inspiring astronomy book and learning all about the constellations, their forms, shapes, and stories. This stunning space book for kids explores different groups of stars specific to the Northern Hemisphere, with step-by-step guides to identifying key constellations, star-spotting, and planet spotting! Sprinkled with stardust on every page, budding stargazers aged 9 and over can explore: - A glow-in-the-dark night-sky viewer included with the book - How to follow pathfinder stars to locate constellations - Crystal clear diagrams and illustrations - Easy-to-read maps - Fact panels that explain constellations and space science - The final spread of each chapter shows all the stars in the sky with constellations unmarked so that readers can practice star-hopping - Profile's of galaxies and nebulae in the night sky Star Finder! is packed with high-quality imagery, maps of constellations, and tips to spot stars and patterns, to keep the kids enthralled, engaged and inspired. Discover striking pictures of the night sky in this amazing astronomy book for children. The innovative step-by-step approach to learning the key features of the night sky and compelling, easy-to-understand graphic style makes for the beginning of a keen interest in astronomy. This compelling guide on constellations for kids also covers planets, spotting nebulas, the milky way, shooting stars and more. A must-have volume for budding astronomers aged 9+, the informative and accessible guides featured throughout provide crystal clear instructions on recognising the constellations one by one, as well as pronunciation aids to some of the complex constellation names, and also featuring practice star maps for each season, so curious kids will find it easier than ever to navigate the night sky!
Author : Shelly Buchanan
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
ISBN 13 : 1480747289
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (87 download)
Download or read book Stars written by Shelly Buchanan and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2015-09-20 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This nonfiction science reader will help fifth grade students gain science content knowledge while building their reading comprehension and literacy skills. This purposefully leveled text features hands-on, challenging science experiments and full-color images. Students will learn all about stars, the solar system, galaxies, and much more through this engaging text that supports STEM education and is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards. Important text features like a glossary and index will improve students close reading skills.
Author : Ann Lauterbach
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101201185
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (12 download)
Download or read book The Night Sky written by Ann Lauterbach and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-03-25 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A scintillating collection of essays on language from one of literature's most supple minds In The Night Sky, her first work of essays, acclaimed poet Ann Lauterbach writes of the ways in which art and poetry are integral and necessary to human conversation. At the center of the book is a series of seven essays, by turns meditative and polemical, that articulate the interstices between Lauterbach's poetics and her experience. She advocates an active encounter with language, at once imaginative and practical, and argues for the importance of art to the well- being of a democratic society. Lauterbach's "nimble and glittering" (Booklist) writings bring us to a new understanding of the relationship between self-knowledge and cultural meaning, as well as demonstrating the ways in which contemporary philosophy and theory might be integrated with practical knowledge.
Author : DK
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0756628393
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (566 download)
Download or read book Night Sky Atlas written by DK and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2007-07-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take an out-of-this-world journey - incredible see-through pages launch you from our solar system into the depths of space Take an unforgettable journey through the Universe as you explore the night sky Do you know how our Moon affects the Earth's tides? Or that the best time of year to spot Orion is in January? Prepare yourself for an amazing journey across the night sky. Follow a comet and discover the life cycle of a star. Pinpoint stars and constellations wherever you are in the world.
Author : David E. Falkner
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030476944
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (34 download)
Download or read book The Mythology of the Night Sky written by David E. Falkner and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for amateur astronomers who would like to know the mythology behind the names of astronomical objects in the night sky. It covers the lore and legend behind Ptolemy’s 48 constellations, along with significant asterisms, the planets and their moons, the brightest named asteroids and dwarf planets. The revised second edition includes a host of new moons and dwarf planets discovered since 2011. In addition, it now features a new section on major asteroids and their associated myths. While still primarily focused on Greco-Roman mythology, the book now branches out to cover more recently named objects from other cultures, such as Hawaiian, Rapanui, Tongva and Inuit. To assist practical observers, the book gives the location and description of each constellation, including named stars and deep-sky objects. A host of helpful astronomy tips and techniques, as well as a brief introduction to astrophotography, are included to encourage direct observation and imaging of these mythical objects in the night sky.
