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Description
This book describes stars and constellations throughout the year and ways of identifying them. The 2006 revised edition has an updated planet finder showing the location of the planets through 2016.
Quick Summary
Turn the night sky into your personal playground with this star-hunting guide that makes finding constellations feel like unlocking secret maps hidden above your head. Kids will love becoming backyard astronomers who can impress friends and family by spotting Orion's belt, the Big Dipper, and even tracking wandering planets across the seasons. If your kid devours National Geographic Kids space books or loves any DK eyewitness-style guides, they'll be starstruck by this beloved astronomy classic that has been sparking curiosity for decades. Perfect for curious minds in grades 4-8 (ages 9-12) who are ready to look up and discover the celestial wonders waiting every night.