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.
