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This booklist was contributed by Appleton Public Library Children's Services Staff, 11/07
Constellations : the Stars and Stories(2002)Short, lively entries and excellent illustrations explain the story behind each of 88 constellations and include tips for locating them in the sky.
Dot to dot in the sky : stories in the stars(2003)Includes stories of the constellations, checklist and chart.
The Heavenly Zoo : Legends and Tales of the Stars(1979)Sixteen legends of the constellations and how they got their names, taken from such varied sources as ancient Greece, Babylon, Egypt, Sumeria, the Bible, Norway, the Balkans, Indonesia, and the American Indians.
Her Seven Brothers(1988)Retells the Cheyenne legend in which a girl and her seven chosen brothers become the Big Dipper.
How Raven Brought Light to People(1992)In this Tlingit Indian tale, Raven gives the sun, the moon, and the stars to the people of the world by tricking the great chief who is hoarding them in three boxes.
How the stars fell into the sky : a Navajo legend(1992)A retelling of the Navaho legend that explains the patterns of the stars in the sky.
Keepers of the Night : Native American Stories and Nocturnal Activities for Children(1994)Night is more than just a period of time between sunset and sunrise. In Native cultures nighttime is a crucial part of the Great Circle and balance in the universe, and Keepers of the Night features Native wisdom to help young people learn valuable lessons about the natural world. This book presents a variety of stories of nocturnal animals and celestial wonders, including star tales.
Max's Starry Night(2001)Max comes up with a clever way to help his elephant friend Big Blue, who is afraid of the dark.
Once upon a starry night : a book of constellations(2003)Presents facts about stars, nebulas, galaxies, and constellations and recounts the Greek myths that provided widely-known names for ten constellations, from Andromeda to Pegasus.
Skysisters(2000)Two Ojibway sisters trek across the frozen north country to see the SkySpirits, the Northern Lights.
Star Climbing(2006)When he cannot sleep, a little boy imagines himself on a nighttime journey across the sky where he can run and dance with star constellations.
The Star Maiden : an Ojibway Tale(1988)Tired of wandering in the sky, the star maiden searches for the perfect home on earth.
Star Shapes(1997)Illustrations and rhyming text describe some of the animal constellations seen in the night sky.
Star tales : North American Indian stories about the stars(1987)A collection of Indian legends about the stars, moon, and nighttime sky.
Star Walk(1995)A collection of poetry and photographs about stars and space.
The Sun is my Favorite Star(2000)Celebrates a child's love of the sun and the wondrous ways in which it helps the earth and the life upon it.
Tales of the Shimmering Sky: Ten Global Folktales with Activities(1996)Presents folktales, background information, and activities related to beliefs of peoples around the world about heavenly bodies, the seasons, and the weather.
They Dance in the Sky : Native American Star Myths(1987)A collection of legends about the stars from various North American Indian cultures, including explanations of the Milky Way and constellations such as the Big Dipper.
The Zoo in the Sky : a Book of Animal Constellations(1998)Large, vibrant full-color paintings and shimmering foil stars make a brilliant connection between age-old stargazing tales and the constellations.