constellations

Joins two students as they review their knowledge about stars, including information about our star, the Sun, the life cycle of a star, and how to locate stars and constellations in the night sky.

Explains how people have seen pictures in the sky for thousands of years, calling these star patterns constellations, and gives the modern list of constellations and when they are visible.

Text and photographs discuss the constellation Pisces and the and the Greek myth for which it is named.

Text and photographs explore the Orion constellation, also known as the Hunter, whose presence has been mythologized by Greek, Egyptian, and Sumerian cultures.

Describes the constellation known as Gemini including its location, shape, place in the zodiac, and more, and relates the Greek myths associated with Gemini.

Describes the constellation Andromeda, how to find it in the sky, and more, and relates the Greek myth about Andromeda, the woman the constellation was named for.

Describes the Little Dipper star formation including its location, shape, navigational uses, and more, and relates the Greek myths associated with it.

Text and photographs explore the Big Dipper, whose presence has been mythologized by Greek and Native American cultures.

Phoebe and her father love the stars, but living in the city means that most nights they can't see them. Phoebe is especially disappointed when a thunderstorm chases her and her telescope inside one night. However, the storm knocks out the power and Phoebe and her father get to see a celestial lightshow instead! Includes facts about the solar system.

Introduces the constellation Ursa Major to young readers and discusses the myths it is named after.