Read this book to learn about the history of constellations in different cultures and how astronomers use constellations today.

"Ancient people from many different cultures all looked up and imagined pictures in the sky by "drawing" a line from one star to another, like a connect-the-dots puzzle. These star pictures--constellations--represented myths and legends from the various cultures that still fascinate us today. Author Stephanie Sabol relates many of the most popular constellation stories and explains what stars actually are: how they formed, why they die, and how they're...

Over thousands of years, stargazers have noticed shapes in the stars, also called constellations. Different cultures have seen mythical animals and heroes within these constellations, and many travelers have used the stars as a guide for their journeys. This book will show young astronomers how to read the night sky as they discover more than 20 unique constellations. From Canis Major to Cassiopeia, each constellation includes easy-to-check sky maps...

"Receive a personal tour through the wonders of the universe from astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith. Explore comets and meteors, stars, planets, and moons. Find galaxies and glowing gas clouds. Spot supernovae and enjoy eclipses. Learn everything you need to know about binoculars, telescopes, and photographing the stars. You will never look up at the night sky in the same way again. Featuring intergalactic illustrations by Sophie Beer, this global...

"An introduction to stars with information about their age, size, colors, and other characteristics. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Did you know that constellations are groups of stars that look like shapes in the sky? There are 88 different constellations. Find out more about these star patterns in Constellations, part of the Deep in Space series.--

This book on the Constellation Hercules describes the constellation, tells of the origin of the myth, retells the story, and discusses the constellation in other cultures.

Retells the story of how the Greek god Zeus pursued the huntress Callisto, who was transformed by a jealous Hera into a giant bear and Zeus, to save her from a hunter, threw her into the night sky to become the constellation Ursa Major.

This book on the Constellation Taurus describes the constellation, tells of the origin of the myth, retells the story, and discusses the constellation in other cultures.

Retells the story of Ursa Minor, discusses the origins of the myth, the stars that make up this constellation, and how to locate it in the night sky.