Bibliograph

Stars and constellations, Nick Hunter

Type

Label

Stars and constellations, Nick Hunter

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Stars and constellations

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

818659681

Responsibility statement

Nick Hunter

Series statement

The night sky: and other amazing sights

Summary

"This book explores the sun as our nearest star, different types of stars and constellations. It covers what stars are, where they come from, what makes them shine, what people thought of them in the past, and how we study stars today. A fun activity is provided along with advice on viewing stars. Beautiful photographs and simple text help to engage readers and aid their understanding"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Out of this world -- What are stars? -- Our own star -- What makes stars shine? -- Where do stars come from? -- Do stars last forever? -- Constellations -- Across the universe -- Exploring stars -- Visiting the stars -- Beliefs of the past -- See for yourself -- Finding constellations

Target audience

juvenile

Classification