A CHILD'S INTRODUCTION TO THE NIGHT SKY: Story of Stars, Planets . . .

Black Dog & Leventhal, 2004. 1st Edition 6th Printing. Hardcover. New/As New. Meredith Hamilton color illustrations. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 2004 Black Dog & Leventhal large hardcover (decorated boards) and dust jacket, first edition, 6th printing. Light edge wear top & bottom dust jacket edges - even through shrink wrap. Wonderful color illustrations by Meredith Hamilton plus some photos. Decorated end pages. Sealed pack containing Star-finder and stickers attacked to inside front board. Let me say that if there has been a better series of books aimed at educating young America, I don't recall what it would be. CONTENT: Children eight and up will enjoy this conversational but information-packed introduction to astronomy and stargazing, which includes the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, and how to navigate the night sky. Whimsical color illustrations on every page and handy definitions and sidebars help engage younger readers and develop their interest. The special star wheel helps locate stars and planets from any location at any time of year. This is the third in Black Dog & Leventhal's successful series. Supported by a mix of cartoon vignettes, elaborately detailed illustrations of constellations, sky maps, and small but dramatic space photos, this tour of the universe takes readers through the solar system and well beyond - introducing along the way a handful of astronomers, space probes, myths, and principles of physics. [NOTE: There have probably been some scientific updates to technical content in this book, but it's worth owning due to the enthusiasm for the subject matter and info on the background of the stars and planets. IMHO.]