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The sky is full of stars The sky is full of stars Franklyn M. Branley Explains how to view stars and ways to locate star pictures, known as constellations, throughout the year. OL121305W
Dot to Dot in the Sky, Stories in the Stars Dot to Dot in the Sky, Stories in the Stars Joan Marie Galat 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 whe… OL13667922W
Star gazing, comet tracking, and sky mapping Star gazing, comet tracking, and sky mapping Melvin Berger Explains how to learn about stars, constellations, comets, and other astronomical phenomena by studying the sky without a telescope. OL15083178W
The mythology of the night sky The mythology of the night sky David E. Falkner "The Mythology of the Night Sky is intended primarily for amateur astronomers who would like to know the mythology behind the names of constellations and planets. It deals with the 48 constellations … OL16531483W
The kids' guide to the constellations The kids' guide to the constellations Christopher Forest Describes various constellations, including the myths surrounding them and how to locate them in the night sky. OL16596981W
Mary Poppins in Cherry Tree Lane Mary Poppins in Cherry Tree Lane P. L. Travers Mary Poppins takes her charges to the Herb Garden in a park in London for a night of magic on Midsummer's Eve. OL1737447W
Star climbing Star climbing Lou Fancher When he cannot sleep, a little boy imagines himself on a nighttime journey across the sky where he can run and dance with star constellations. OL1856794W
Night sky Night sky Tammi J. Salzano Describes the constellations and how to find the ten brightest stars in the night sky. OL18688723W
100 things to see in the Southern Night Sky 100 things to see in the Southern Night Sky Dean Regas "The night sky is full of amazing things to see, from shooting stars and constellations, to planets and satellites, but it can be hard to tell what you're seeing, or where to look for the best view. … OL19762164W
La vida de una estrella La vida de una estrella Alain Bouquet Discusses how a star is born and how it lives. OL19928900W
The stars The stars Robert Dinwiddie "The definitive visual guide to exploring all the marvels of the stars, the Milky Way, and the universe beyond. Chart the wonders of the cosmos in our own solar system and beyond with The Stars. Pack… OL20050099W
The Stars The Stars H. A. Rey A beginner's comprehensive guide to the stars, presenting the constellations in shapes that correspond sensibly to their names. Includes forty charts of the skies through the seasons. OL2023842W
A walk through the southern sky A walk through the southern sky Milton D. Heifetz What star is that? Where is the Southern Cross? Who was Orion? This book answers these questions and many more. Its unique simplified maps make it easy to find the constellations in the southern hemi… OL2128327W
MD and Finn go camping! MD and Finn go camping! Rania Eldam MD and her best friend, Finn the fox, go on a camping trip, and learn how to read a map and how to draw constellations from the night sky. Includes an interactive end-of-book activity to continue lea… OL27690950W
L'univers à portée de vue L'univers à portée de vue Luca Parravicini Manuel d'initiation à l'astronomie, à l'occasion du 400e anniversaire des premières observations astronomiques réalisées par Galilée, à l'aide de l'ancêtre du télescope, la lunette astronomique. OL27974391W
Peterson first guide to astronomy Peterson first guide to astronomy Jay M. Pasachoff A basic field guide for beginning observers of the night sky, introducing information on the locations, names, and characteristics of stars, constellations, and other bodies in outer space. OL35326W
A young astronomer's guide to the night sky A young astronomer's guide to the night sky Michael R. Porcellino Introduces the stars according to the seasons of the year, using history, mythology, and projects involving very little optical aid. OL4475359W
Stories in the sky Stories in the sky Thomas Paul Thigpen Presents diagrams and descriptions of all the major constellations showing Biblical characters and objects rather than the classical ones. Also includes instructions for stargazing, charts showing wh… OL525649W
A star at the bottom of the sea A star at the bottom of the sea Gayle Ridinger With help from her undersea friends, a starfish travels to the sky where she wants to shine and dance like the other stars, but she quickly discovers that things are not always as they appear. OL5955857W
The friendly stars The friendly stars Martin, Martha Evans The book provides the reader with descriptions of the stars and constellations in the night sky, and provides instructions on how to locate them. OL6092876W
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