by Noelia González
Glow: A Family Guide to the Night Sky is a lushly illustrated introduction to the wonders of the night sky, inviting young readers to explore stars, planets, and other celestial bodies and learn how to spot them.
Get ready to explore the night sky! Observe the phases of the moon, navigate by the North Star, and peer into outer space from your own backyard. You’ll find out about:
The Moon
The Sun
Polaris and Ursa Minor
Mercury
Orion’s Belt
Venus
Halley’s Comet
Mars
Alioth and Ursa Major
Jupiter
Sirius and Canis Major
Satellites, including the International Space Station and James Webb Space Telescope
Acrux and the Southern Cross
The Milky Way
And more!
You’ll also learn about some of the mythology and folklore associated with the night sky and uncover how humankind has its history woven into the constellations that light up our skies. With energetic, accessible text from NASA science writer Noelia González and stunning illustrations by Sara Boccaccini Meadows, this is a book the entire family will want to share.
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Glow: A Family Guide to the Night Sky by Noelia González
Noelia González is a bilingual senior science writer at NASA, with an emphasis on science and the Hispanic scientists who contribute to NASA’s missions. She was born in Uruguay and lives in Maryland with her young family
ISBN-13: 9781419767807
Publisher: Magic Cat
Publication date: 09/12/2023
Series: In Our Nature
Pages: 64
Product dimensions: 10.10(w) x 12.40(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years
Picture Books - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Astronomy
Picture Books - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | History of Science
Picture Books - Juvenile Nonfiction | Activity Books | General
Picture Books - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science | Folklore & Mythology
LCCN: 2022946456