Children’s Picture Atlas of the Stars
Hardback
Soar through the night sky with this beautifully illustrated atlas of the stars.
Explore constellations and find out about the bright stars that form them, in this beautifully illustrated book for children.
Astronomer Tom Kerss introduces the constellations that can be seen in different parts of the world and the legendary stories behind each one.
·Meet the fearsome lion Leo, one of the most ancient constellations in the skies
·Dive with Hydra, the mythical sea monster that was defeated by Hercules
·Come face-to-face with Orion, the mighty hunter from Greek mythology
From amazing animals and brilliant birds to monsters and monster-slayers – children will love learning about these incredible star patterns and the science, history and myths surrounding them.
It is the ideal Christmas gift to inspire budding astronomers and spark curiosity for the spectacular skies above.
RRP: £12.99
ISBN
978-0-00-862193-3
Publication Date
14-09-2023
Format
Hardback
Pages
48 pages
Dimensions
238x306mm
Product Description
Soar through the night sky with this beautifully illustrated atlas of the stars.
Explore constellations and find out about the bright stars that form them, in this beautifully illustrated book for children.
Astronomer Tom Kerss introduces the constellations that can be seen in different parts of the world and the legendary stories behind each one.
·Meet the fearsome lion Leo, one of the most ancient constellations in the skies
·Dive with Hydra, the mythical sea monster that was defeated by Hercules
·Come face-to-face with Orion, the mighty hunter from Greek mythology
From amazing animals and brilliant birds to monsters and monster-slayers – children will love learning about these incredible star patterns and the science, history and myths surrounding them.
It is the ideal Christmas gift to inspire budding astronomers and spark curiosity for the spectacular skies above.
Author
Tom Kerss and Collins Kids, Illustrated by Steve Evans
Tom Kerss is a London-based freelance astronomer, astrophotographer, writer and speaker, specialising in the rewarding task of connecting people to their shared universe.Collins makes books full of ideas, creativity, hands-on activities and opportunities to find out more about the things that interest children. We want our books to inspire and entertain them, celebrate their passions and interests and support their emotional wellbeing. We also want to help children be aware of our impact on the planet, which is why all of our books are carefully made with responsibly sourced materials.