Children's Nonfiction Astronomy
A Kid's Guide to the Night Sky
Simple Ways to Explore the Universe
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2024
- Category
- Astronomy, Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science, General
- Recommended Age
- 8 to 12
- Recommended Grade
- 3 to 7
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781728292281
- Publish Date
- Oct 2024
- List Price
- $19.99
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781464231070
- Publish Date
- Oct 2024
- List Price
- $25.99
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Description
Learn how to stargaze and discover the most amazing sights in the night sky—no telescope required!
This easy-to-use stargazing guide for kids explores the popular night sky constellations, visits the brightest stars, and tours our solar system. As they learn step-by-step how to find the most fascinating sights in the night sky, readers will learn how the sky changes with each season, when to look for meteor showers, how to see the milky way, and much more!
A Kid's Guide to the Night Sky includes fact-packed sections like:
- Your Stargazing Toolkit
- The Life of a Star
- Learn the Constellations
- Astronomical Events
- Tour the Solar System
- Explore the Moon
About the author
JOHN A. READ's journey into astronomy began with a small and rickety telescope purchased at his local pharmacy. He found it fascinating to observe the Moon and Saturn with its rings using such meagre equipment. He decided to share these views with others. After writing his first book, 50 Things to see With a Telescope, John retired from a career in corporate finance. He is also the author of 50 Things to See on the Moon and co-author of 50 Animals That Have Been to Space. He is now a telescope operator at the Burke-Gaffney Observatory, a board member of the Halifax Centre of the royal Astronomical Society of Canada and is studying astrophysics at Saint Mary's University. John's YouTube channel LearnToStargaze (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAev2dFkQabk9nfqMjDJbiQ) features beginner stargazing videos that closely follow content from The Beginner's Guide to Space book series. He lives with his family in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Editorial Reviews
"With so many constellations, satellites and comets to discover, this easy-to-follow guide offers helpful tips and tricks to make sense of what's in space." — livescience.com
"A novice, friendly approach to stargazing." — School Library Journal
"A great way to start and build on your curiosity about the night sky...a captivating resource for younger and less experienced [astronomers]." — Toronto.com
"This helpful guide offers all kinds of useful advice....Will engage inquisitive astronomers." — Booklist
