Seeing Stars: A Book & Poster about the Constellations

Describes how to find various constellations, discusses their significant stars, and presents the myths about them.

Zoo in the Sky: A Book of Animal Constellations

Large, vibrant paintings and shimmering foil stars make a brilliant connection between age-old stargazing tales and the constellations. Full color.

Orion, the Hunter

In recent years, scientists have made many discoveries about celestial bodies within the Hunter's belt, arms, legs, and weapons. Apfel's clear text, highlighted with diagrams and full-color photos, explores and explains intriguing features of Orion, the Hunter--from ancient perspectives on the universe to the birth and evolution of stars.

The Big Dipper and You

Presents what is known today and past beliefs about the Big Dipper, or Ursa Major, and gives added information on the North Star, or Polaris.

There Is a Great Bear in the Sky

An introduction to astronomy, with information about such topics as how stars are born and how they die, why stars twinkle, and how to identify constellations.

The Glow-in-the-Dark Night Sky Book

Children can turn off the lights and watch more than 30 constellations glow in the dark with this unique, convenient guide to the night sky. Full color.

Coyote Places the Stars

Coyote arranges the stars in the shapes of his animal friends.

Janice VanCleave's Constellations for Every Kid: Easy Activities That Make Learning Science Fun

A natural follow up for Astronomy for Every Kid, this book provides fun and easy activities for 8 to 12 year-olds, helping them find and identify constellations. It includes chapters on 20 of the most prominent constellations, such as the Big Dipper, Orion, Cancer, Cassiopeia and more, arranged by where they appear in the sky. Formatted for easy reference with illustrations, exercises and step-by-step activities, all in VanCleave's unique style.