Out of This World! Stars & Constellations

Young stargazers can find their way through the night sky with a little help from Infosoup!

This booklist was contributed by Appleton Public Library Children's Services Staff, 11/07 

Learning About the Night Sky

Andromeda by Stephanie True Peters(2003)One book in the "Library of Constellations" series, it provides historic and scientific information about the constellation Andromeda as well as about stars in general.

Constellations by Diane M. Sipiera(1997)Identifies the groups of stars known as constellations and discusses their origin, uses, and observation.

Constellations : a Glow-in-the-Dark Guide to the Night Sky by Chris Sasaki(2006)Reach for the stars, with this beautiful glow-in-the-dark guide to the science and mythology behind the constellations.

Janice VanCleave's constellations for every kid : easy activities that make learning science fun. by Janice Pratt(1997)Describes twenty of the most prominent constellations, including the Big Dipper, Orion, and Cancer, explains how to locate them, and provides instructions for related activities.

The Kids Book of the Night Sky by Ann Love(2004)In The Kids Book of the Night Sky, you'll discover all the secrets the night sky holds. Play a game of "Night Sky I Spy," keep an astronomer's log, read night sky myths and legends from different cultures around the world, and learn about the zodiac, the northern lights, eclipses and more. Then, as the sun goes down and the sky gets dark, you'll be ready for an all-star show!

Night Sky Atlas by Robin Scagell(2004)this atlas illustrates all that science has revealed about constellations, the evolution of stars and galaxies, and the planets in the solar system. Acetate overlays highlight special points of interest to show even more about what we see in the night sky.

Our Stars by Anne Rockwell(1999)A simple introduction to the stars, planets, and outer space.

The Scholastic Encyclopedia of Space by Jacqueline Mitton(1999)Discusses the many aspects of space, including the origin and nature of the universe, space travel, the solar system, and methods of observing the night sky.

See the Stars: Your First Guide to the Night Sky by Ken Croswell(2000)This book introduces readers to twelve of the most prominent constellations, so they look for a different one every month of the year. Readers will find a "Where and When to Look" box, a directional guide to finding each star pattern, and a wealth of interesting information about the constellations.

Sky Watch by Robert Coupe(2003)Discover the fascinating world of the night sky and learn how technology helps us understand Earth's place in space.

The Space Book : Activities for Experiencing the Universe and Night Sky by Marc McCutcheon(2003)Rich with facts and explanations about our solar system and outer space, this book describes a space journey from earth to explore celestial objects, including stars.

Star Watch : a Month-by-month Guide to the Night Sky by Robin Kerrod(2003)This beautifully illustrated volume makes identifying heavenly objects easy. Guided by Starwatch, readers can observe the sky month-by-month as it completes its annual cycle.

Stargazer's Alphabet : Night-Sky Wonders from A to Z by John Farrell(2007)Eye-catching introduction to stars, planets and other celestial sights in light verse and ABC format.

The Stars, a New Way to See Them by H. A. Rey(1980)Originally published in 1952, this is a clear, vivid text with charts and maps showing the positions of the constellations year round, by the author of "Curious George."

The Sun : our Nearest Star by Franklyn Branley(2002)Describes the sun and how it provides the light and energy which allow plant and animal life to exist on the earth.

Walk through the Heavens : a Guide to Stars and constellations and their Legends by Milton Heifetz(1996)Written for the complete beginner, this practical guide introduces the patterns of the starry skies in a memorable way.