Dot to Dot in the Sky: Stories in the Stars
Look up in the sky! There’s a flying horse, a queen, and even a dragon! The night sky is a treasure trove of stories filled with heroes, wild animals, and adventure. It’s just a matter of knowing where to look.
Fifteen constellations are portrayed in this fun guide to astronomy, from the easily recognizable Ursa Major, the big bear, to the distinct stars of Orion, the famous hunter. Each constellation features a pronunciation guide, a myth to explain the constellation, and sure-fire instructions on how to find each group of stars. This ultimate guide to star-gazing is the perfect bed-time book– just don’t expect to get much sleep!
- Ages 8-13
- Canadian National Bestseller
“Connecting dots in the night sky is a sensible first step to begin exploring Earth, where we live among the stars.”—Roberta Bondar, scientist, physician, astronaut, photographer (back cover endorsement)
“Combining classical mythology and astronomy, this slim volume introduces novice stargazers to the night sky…Students may well develop a lifelong interest in astronomy from reading books such as this.” —Linda Wadleigh, Oconee County Middle School, Watkinsville, GA
- Dot to Dot in the Sky, Stories in the Stars is currently unavailable. As an alternative, considerDot to Dot in the Sky—Stories of the Zodiac, which also features constellations.
Author: Joan Marie Galat
Illustrators: Chau Yu; Ju Wang
Published by Whitecap Books
Series: Dot to Dot in the Sky
Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN-10: 1552851826
ISBN-13: 978-1552851821
Pages: 64
Translation: Korean
REVIEW
“Grade 4-7-Combining classical mythology and astronomy, this slim volume introduces novice stargazers to the night sky. The book begins with a brief introduction to why groups of stars became identified with pictures and what equipment beginners need in order to see them. Then 15 of the most common of the “official” 88 constellations are discussed. Each chapter begins with an illustration of the constellation and its major stars. After identifying the season for best viewing it, its origin(s), usually mythological, is told in story form. A “Where Is It?” feature describes how to find the pattern and what major stars to locate in order to “connect the dots.”
Aside from the myths, the most interesting and informative sections of each chapter are the “Space Notes,” highlighted in dark blue, and “A Closer Look,” highlighted in light purple. While both sections give important general and specific astronomical data, “A Closer Look” concentrates more on the stars within the constellation. The illustrations, especially, will catch the eye of younger children. A “Checklist of Constellations” and a star map are helpful for summarizing and putting the information into perspective. Students may well develop a lifelong interest in astronomy from reading books such as this.”—Linda Wadleigh, Oconee County Middle School, Watkinsville, GA
| Weight | 0.222 kg |
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| Dimensions | 20.32 × 0.48 × 22.86 cm |
