Zoo in the Sky: A Book of Animal Constellations
by Jacqueline Mitton
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Author: Jacqueline MittonIllustrator: Christina Balit
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-10-24
ISBN: 0792259351
Number of pages: 32
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
Book Reviews of Zoo in the Sky: A Book of Animal Constellations
Book Review: Wonderful Intro to Stargazing
Summary: 5 Stars
Review by Sherry North, Author, Because You Are My Baby
With captivating artwork and just the right amount of information, this book is a wonderful introduction to the constellations. I took my 3-year-old son to the science section of our local bookstore and let him pick out one book, and this is what he chose. He made a great choice, because he asks to see it again and again, and we both enjoy reading it. The star maps at the front and back are very helpful for finding the actual constellations in the night sky - transforming a reading activity into a real-world activity that captures the imagination of preschoolers.
Summary of Zoo in the Sky: A Book of Animal Constellations
Large, vibrant paintings and shimmering foil stars make a brilliant connection between age-old stargazing tales and the constellations. Full color.People have always looked up at the stars in wonder, seeking patterns in the sky. This gorgeous picture book, published by the National Geographic Society, introduces children to the constellations that are named for animals--Leo the Lion, the Great Bear and Little Bear, and many more. Christina Balit's striking paintings showcase each constellation against a deep blue background--animals or fantastical beasts positioned in the dark night sky, with the individual stars, metallic and iridescent, superimposed upon them. Each image is accompanied by a short, engaging, often dramatized description of the group of stars and the legends surrounding it, written by distinguished astronomer and writer Dr. Jacqueline Mitton: "Charging through the zodiac, here comes the Bull. Head down, horns thrust forward, Taurus is ready to toss the twins. But they are safe, always on the other side of the Milky Way." The front and endpapers are star maps that show the actual constellations of both the southern and northern skies. Mitton also offers a brief introduction to the constellations and two pages of related discussion on astronomy at the book's end. A lovely choice for anyone interested in the mysteries of the night sky. (Click to see a sample spread. Text ? 1998 Jacqueline Mitton. Illustrations ? 1998 Christina Balit.) (Ages 6 to 10) --Marcie Bovetz
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