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Child's Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations--and How You Can Find Them in the Sky

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Based on 573 Ratings and 297 Reviews

Book Description
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 eng... More
Book Information
PublisherTess Press, of Black Dog & Leventhal
BindingHardcover (3 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages96
ISBN-10157912366X
ISBN-13978-1579123666
Publication Date05/01/2004
The Creators
About Michael Driscoll (Author) : Michael Driscoll is a published author of children's books. Published credits of Michael Driscoll include A Child's Introduction to the Environment, A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story ... more
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About Meredith Hamilton (Illustrator) : I have illustrated a number of children's books, most of them for children age 6-11. My work is whimsical and often funny, not merely decorative. The series that I did for Black Dog & Leventhal invol... more
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