Provides information on the mythology of constellations and which ones are visible in each season, and discusses the brightness of stars, light years, and the solar system.

A simple guide to the location and recognition of stars and constellations presents the constellations in shapes that correspond sensibly to their names.

"An examination of the science behind the astronomical phenomena known as stars, including relevant theories and history-making discoveries as well as topics of current and future research"--Provided by publisher.

From the origin of the universe to the future of space rockets, this book about space for kids has it all. Did you know that the moon was once a piece of the Earth, and that a day on Venus is longer than one year? First published in 2015, Knowledge Encyclopedia: Space! has been completely revised and updated for 2020, with new images and information on all things space-related to send you rocketing to the furthest reaches of the cosmos. Newly updated...

A simple look at stars--what they are, where they are located, how we see them.

"Cassiopeia, Queen of Ethiopia, often boasts about her own beauty. When Jupiter finds out that Cassiopeia thinks she's more beautiful than the sea nymphs, he's furious. Will Cassiopeia's words cause her kingdom to fall?"--P. [4] of cover.

A simple introduction to the characteristics of stars.

One night when Mama is away, Daddy and child seek a good place to count the stars in the night sky.

Presents facts about stars and galaxies, and describes what it would be like to visit them.

"Did you know that comets are sometimes called "hairy stars?" Or that if you saw a sunset on the moon, the sun would look white because the moon doesn't have an atmosphere? You'll learn this and much more as you become an expert on the objects in the sky"--Publisher.