The kids book of the night sky
An introduction to astronomy including information about the zodiac, the northern lights, eclipses, myths and legends from around the world, and more.
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- ISBN: 1553371283
- Physical Description 144 pages : illustrations
- Publisher Toronto : Kids Can Press, [2004]
- Copyright ©2004
Content descriptions
General Note: | Includes index. |
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 16.95 |
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The Kids Book of the Night Sky
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Table of Contents
The Kids Book of the Night Sky
Section | Section Description | Page Number |
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Countdown to Nighttime | p. 6 | |
City Lights, Country Nights | p. 8 | |
The Sun Is a Star | p. 10 | |
Fantastic Sunsets | p. 12 | |
Make a Planisphere | p. 14 | |
Equipped for the Dark | p. 18 | |
Chariot of Fire: An Action Thriller | p. 20 | |
Our Moon | p. 24 | |
Our Moon: The Official Biography | p. 26 | |
The Ever-changing Moon | p. 28 | |
Sun's Disappearing Act | p. 30 | |
Lunar Eclipse | p. 32 | |
The Moon in the Bog | p. 34 | |
Chang'o Chooses: A Romance | p. 36 | |
Nightly Attractions: The Stars | p. 40 | |
Starlight, Star Bright | p. 42 | |
A Star Is Born | p. 44 | |
Count Your Lucky Stars | p. 46 | |
Make a Sighting Tube | p. 48 | |
Dates and Stars | p. 50 | |
Northern Carousel | p. 52 | |
Make a Star Clock | p. 54 | |
The Zodiac | p. 56 | |
The Making of the Stars | p. 58 | |
Seasonal Attractions: The Spring Sky | p. 60 | |
What to Look for in the Spring Sky | p. 62 | |
The Spring Equinox | p. 64 | |
Star Games | p. 66 | |
Spring Zodiac Stories | p. 68 | |
Big Dipper Stories | p. 70 | |
Hercules vs. Hydra | p. 72 | |
Star Bear: A Hunting Adventure | p. 74 | |
Seasonal Attractions: The Summer Sky | p. 76 | |
What to Look for in the Summer Sky | p. 78 | |
Celebrating Meteors | p. 80 | |
The Milky Way | p. 82 | |
Milky Way Stories | p. 84 | |
Summer Zodiac Stories | p. 86 | |
The Weaver Princess and the Herdsman: A Romance | p. 88 | |
Seasonal Attractions: The Autumn Sky | p. 90 | |
What to Look for in the Autumn Sky | p. 92 | |
Make a Night Sky Dome | p. 94 | |
Celestial Scavenger Hunt | p. 96 | |
The Northern Lights | p. 98 | |
Autumn Zodiac Stories | p. 100 | |
Little Dipper Stories | p. 102 | |
The Adventures of Perseus: An Action Thriller | p. 104 | |
Seasonal Attractions: The Winter Sky | p. 108 | |
What to Look for in the Winter Sky | p. 110 | |
Indoor Constellations | p. 112 | |
Cosmic Milk and Cookies | p. 114 | |
Heavenly Word Games | p. 116 | |
Winter Zodiac Stories | p. 118 | |
The Story of Osiris and Isis: A Murder Thriller | p. 120 | |
The Seven Hungry Dancers: A Mystery | p. 122 | |
Regular Guest Appearances: The Planets | p. 124 | |
Planet Watch | p. 126 | |
More Planets to Watch | p. 128 | |
Make a Planet Plotter | p. 130 | |
Identifiable Flying Objects | p. 132 | |
Morning Star and Feather Woman: A Romance | p. 134 | |
The Hero Twins: An Action Thriller | p. 136 | |
Glossary | p. 140 | |
Index | p. 142 |