Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A novel approach to stargazing, featuring step-by-step guides to identifying the key constellations across the northern hemisphere. Includes a glow-in-the dark night sky viewer.
Gradually building up constellations one-by-one so budding astronomers will find it easier than ever to navigate the night sky, Starfinder introduces pathfinder stars with clear, accessible text to guide readers from one constellation to the next, including Draco, Orion, Taurus, Gemini, and more. Fascinating facts about the wonders of the universe are revealed and go beyond the constellations to include the Milky Way, planet spotting, celestial objects, and more. Final spreads in each chapter show the stars with the constellations unmarked, giving readers an ideal opportunity to practice star hopping before heading out to see the night sky for themselves.
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From Orion to the Pleiades and Cassiopeia to Aries, this simple guide to star-hopping will takes kids on an exciting journey around the night sky's most famous constellations.
Budding astronomers will love this stunning, new approach to stargazing, featuring step-by-step guides to identifying more than 20 constellations across the northern hemisphere, and making the night sky easier to navigate than ever before. From the constellations of the Zodiac to our very own Milky Way, kids can learn the learn the fascinating stories behind each constellation and learn to spot some of the stunning planets, galaxies, and nebulas in our universe. Four paths across the sky will lead readers from one constellation to the next, gradually building upon their knowledge.
StarFinder comes complete with a glow-in-the dark star finder, perfect for budding stargazers to practice their new knowledge under the night sky.
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Turn your eyes to the skies for this starry-eyed spectacular
Take this practical page-turner on your out-of-this-world adventure to experience cosmic wonders, key constellations, and intergalactic information.
Packed with crystal-clear visuals, easy-to-read maps, and top tips, you'll have no problems navigating the starry night with this indispensable guide. Discover the most important constellations visible in the Northern Hemisphere, read the amazing stories behind each constellation, recognize the constellations of the zodiac, and experience the Milky Way as never before. Learn how to spot planets, galaxies, and nebulas in our Universe, as mind-blowing patterns in the sky are revealed in unprecedented detail.
Star Finder is the complete guide for aspiring astronomers and rising stars everywhere.
Synopsis
A novel approach to stargazing, this stunning space book features step-by-step guides to identifying the key constellations across the northern hemisphere.
What do you see when you look up into the sky? Have you ever wondered what the stars mean? Or how they are connected? Or what each constellation is called? If so, then this may be the book for you Little stargazers will enjoy paging through this awe-inspiring astronomy book and learning all about the constellations, their forms, shapes, and stories. This stunning space book for kids explores different groups of stars specific to the Northern Hemisphere, with step-by-step guides to identifying key constellations, star-spotting, and planet spotting
Sprinkled with stardust on every page, budding stargazers aged 9 and over can explore:
- A glow-in-the-dark night-sky viewer included with the book
- How to follow pathfinder stars to locate constellations
- Crystal clear diagrams and illustrations
- Easy-to-read maps
- Fact panels that explain constellations and space science
- The final spread of each chapter shows all the stars in the sky with constellations unmarked so that readers can practice star-hopping
- Profile's of galaxies and nebulae in the night sky
Star Finder is packed with high-quality imagery, maps of constellations, and tips to spot stars and patterns, to keep the kids enthralled, engaged and inspired. Discover striking pictures of the night sky in this amazing astronomy book for children. The innovative step-by-step approach to learning the key features of the night sky and compelling, easy-to-understand graphic style makes for the beginning of a keen interest in astronomy. This compelling guide on constellations for kids also covers planets, spotting nebulas, the milky way, shooting stars and more.
A must-have volume for budding astronomers aged 9+, the informative and accessible guides featured throughout provide crystal clear instructions on recognising the constellations one by one, as well as pronunciation aids to some of the complex constellation names, and also featuring practice star maps for each season, so curious kids will find it easier than ever to navigate the night sky