Find the Constellations

Name: Find the Constellations
Price: 6.86 USD
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9780544763425

By: H.A. Rey

Product Description

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In Find the Constellations by H.A. Rey (of Curious George fame), young readers will have a fun introduction to the many constellations. Each constellation will be named, showing the constellation with and without the lines connecting the stars. There are also quizzes after several constellations have been reviewed, and will provide "sky views" of the north and south skies at different times in the year. This book includes stories about the constellations and will provide lots of practice picking out constellations on the pages before heading outdoors to identify the real thing. A perfect book for your budding astronomer or stargazer! Ages 10-12

Product Information

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Title: Find the Constellations
By: H.A. Rey
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 72
Vendor: Flowerpot Press
Publication Date: 2016
Dimensions: 10.75 X 9.25 (inches)

Weight: 11 ounces
ISBN: 0544763424
ISBN-13: 9780544763425
Ages: 5-8
Series: Global Greetings
Stock No: WW763425

Publisher's Description

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Containing star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky, this classic book makes H. A. Rey’s passion for astronomy evident on every page.

New updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information in the latter part of the book. Facts and figures for each planet have been revised, and new scientific information has been added, such as Pluto’s reclassification as a dwarf planet.

There's also a new online resource that allows readers to track the positions of the planets in the night sky till the year 2100.

Author Bio

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H. A. Rey and his wife, Margret, first introduced the world to the bighearted, fun-loving, mischievous hero Curious George in 1941, and young readers have been in love with him ever since. Curious George has been successfully adapted into a major motion picture and an Emmy Award–winning television show on PBS, and Pretzel and the Puppies, based on their picture books, is a streaming series on Apple TV+. curiousgeorge.com; pretzelandthepuppies.com

Editorial Reviews

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"A 'must' for public and school libraries and a wonderful book for an individual or family to own." Horn Book

"A 'must' for public and school libraries and a wonderful book for an individual or family to own." Horn Book Guide