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by Ann Pearson (Author)
With this constellation book, kids will learn some of the most famous myths and legends connected to the stars. It's full of amazing kids' stories that explore everything from the Big Dipper to the adventures of Hercules!
People have always looked up at the stars and seen shapes--and created stories about them. In this book for kids 3-5, you can discover constellations and the stories of how they came to be.
Blast off into this star book:
- See into the sky--Bring the constellations to life with illustrations and sky maps that will get kids excited about each new story.
- Astronomy for kids--Explore where and when to see each constellation in the sky, with tips to help kids (and adults) spot them
- Name the stars-- Did you know that the constellation Cancer symbolizes a giant crab? Or that Aries represents a ram with wings?
Show little ones the incredible mythology above their heads with this toddler-friendly introduction to the stories of the constellations!
Author Biography
ANN PEARSON is an award-winning former middle and high school science teacher who now assists in the development of K-12 science textbooks. She has trained science educators across the globe and speaks at science conferences and informal educational venues as a means of inspiring curiosity and encouraging kids to explore careers in science and engineering. She lives with her family in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, where she enjoys biking, kayaking, skiing, community theater, quilting, and, of course, stargazing and storytelling by the campfire.
