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  • Dot to Dot in the Sky: Stories of the Zodiac

    $18.00

    Stories of the Zodiac is the fourth book in the best-selling Dot to Dot in the Sky series, blending sky science with ancient myths. The adventures of gods, animals and heroes are illustrated in the 12 zodiac constellations. Each constellation presents a Greek myth to discover and myriad celestial objects to explore, including nebulae, multiple star systems and meteor showers.

    Discover how the constellations have been used to create horoscopes that describe personalities and predict the future. Find out the difference between astrology and astronomy. Use the glow-in-the-dark map of the night sky to identify the constellations and search easily for them. Learn the stories that originated long ago, when people first gazed at the same star patterns we see today.

    • Ages 9-13
    • Gold Moonbeam Award (science/activity category)
    • Canadian Authors Association Exporting Alberta Award
    • Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award nomination
    • Semi-finalist Calgary Public Library Foundation Literary Awards
    • Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Kids/Teens
    • Edmonton Public School Board recommended title

    “This beautiful book, enhanced by Lorna Bennett’s illustrations, holds two ideas in perfect tension: the aurora is a comprehensible scientificphenomenon yet remains a mysterious force that provokes universal wonder.” —Rebecca Foster, Foreword Reviews

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  • Stars

    $15.00

    Did you know that stars explode? Or that they can be different colors? Have you ever wondered how many stars exist in the universe or how they form? These are just a few of the topics covered in Stars. From supergiants to white dwarfs, and star clusters to supernovae, readers will be consumed with fascinating facts and information about these bright, beaming objects in our universe.

    With the latest NASA imagery, lively text, and the classic structure and features of “A True Book,” the Our Universe titles bring the awe of the cosmos directly to readers. Students will come away with a wealth of knowledge about the incredible celestial bodies in our universe.

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  • Black Holes and Supernovas

    Stars live for billions of years. But their deaths are just as spectacular. Get an up close look at the supernovas and black holes that stars leave behind.

    • Ages: 8 and up
    • Grade level: 3-4
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