For thousands of years, every culture on Earth has gazed up at the heavens in wonder and found pictures hiding amongst the stars. Exploring the rich myths and legends woven across the night sky, this book brings these incredible tales from around the world vividly to life. Find Orion with his belt of three bright stars, follow the four brothers in their endless hunt of the great bear, discover the legend of Tanabata, and much more.
Audience
Pre-adolescent.
Contents
Ancient skies -- The celestial sphere -- The zodiac -- The Milky Way -- Wandering stars -- Mysterious Moon -- Silver Moon Chariot -- Aquila -- The Ram & the Golden Fleece -- Canis Major -- Cygnus -- Leo -- Taurus -- Ursa Major -- Hunters & the Bear -- Draco -- Hydra -- Orion -- Cassiopeia -- Andromeda -- Hercules -- Perseus -- Slaying the Medusa -- Aquarius -- Centaurus -- Crux -- Carina -- Pegasus -- Gemini -- Lyra -- The legend of Tanabata -- Glossary.
