"Vetted by an expert, this new and updated edition introduces scientific facts about the stars, as well as how we look at and learn about them, through simple text and bold illustrations. From ancient names for constellations to modern innovations in telescope technology, this book covers a broad range of ideas without overwhelming the reader. It introduces and reinforces important vocabulary for the aspiring astronomer, explaining everything in clear,...

Includes diagrams and text to help the reader identify stars, planets, constellations, and artificial satellites as they vary their places in the heavens.

A beginner's comprehensive guide to the stars, presenting the constellations in shapes that correspond sensibly to their names.Includes forty charts of the skies through the seasons.

Provides a guide for beginning stargazers, including sky maps and constellation charts, identification tips, and space facts and jokes.

"With this highly visual guide to observing the sky with the naked eye, kids aged 9-14 will delve into the science behind what they see"-- "The sun, moon, stars, and planets have been a source of wonder and fascination for as long as humans have inhabited the earth. In Sky Gazing, a highly visual guide to observing the sky with the naked eye, kids aged 9-14 will delve into the science behind what they see, whether they live in a dark rural setting...

An introduction to the night skies through simple diagrams thatshow the monthly position of stars and constellations in the northern and southern sky.

Describes planets, moons, meteors, and other objects in the solar system and how to find them with the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope.

Describes the composition and behavior of stars and notes whichones can be seen at different times of the year.

Explains how to skywatch and stargaze, what to look for, and how to record observations. Includes projects.