Zoo in the Sky: A Book of Animal Constellations - Softcover

Mitton, Dr Jacqueline

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0792259351 ISBN 13: 9780792259350

Publisher: National Geographic Kids, 1900

Synopsis

This award-winning book capturing the glittering light show of the constellations is now available in paperback.

Take an illuminating ride through the starry night sky with National Geographic's Zoo in the Sky! Little Bear and the Great Bear in the Northern Sky; the scaly dragon winding his long tail; the Great Dog chasing the Hare in the Southern Sky; all are beautifully rendered in Christina Balit's vibrant art, studded with shiny stars, which perfectly illustrates Jacqueline Mitton's rich text.

Awards include: Parent's Guide to Children's Media Award Parent Council Award REVIEW(S): "A visually dynamic introduction to the animal constellations." --Booklist

"Mitton offers poetic, abbreviated legends of the nighttime sky, while Balit's paintings, highlighted by shimmering silver stars, give visual meaning to the text." --Kirkus Reviews

"This is an attractive introduction to astronomy... [T]he simple poetic descriptions will capture the attention of preschoolers and early elementary-age children alike. A brief explanation of stars and constellations rounds out this lovely and unusual offering." --School Library Journal

About this title

Review:

"A long time ago the sky was imagined to be a whole zoo of animals, and this book - a must for budding astronomers - brings them to life with bright illustrations and sparkly stars. It's a fascinating as well as fun read, so be prepared to wrap up warm and join the kids in the garden after dark. Before long, instead of seeing squares and squiggles, you too will see a wing, a tail or a scorpion's sting." -- Kids Out December 1998

About the Author:

Dr. Jacqueline Mitton holds an MA in Physics from the University of Oxford and a Doctorate in Astrophysics from the University of Cambridge. She lives in London, England.

Christina Balit studied at the Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art in England. Her paintings have been exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Royal Festival Hall. She was commended for the 1996 Kate Greenaway Medal.

About this edition

• Publisher: National Geographic Kids
• Publication date: 1900
• ISBN 10: 0792259351
• ISBN 13: 9780792259350
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32