
Legends of the Stars
Myths of the night sky
Stella Caldwell(Author)
Welbeck Children's Books (Publisher)
Published on 5. September 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
72 pages
978-1-78312-490-9 (ISBN)
Description
For thousands of years, every culture on Earth has gazed up at the heavens in wonder and found pictures hiding amongst the stars. Legends of the Stars will take readers on a thrilling journey of discovery, bringing the rich tapestry of myths and legends that fills the night sky dramatically to life.
Eye-catching illustrations are paired with awe-inspiring photographic recreations of scenes from both classic and lesser-known myths. Learn about the Greek tale of the boastful queen Cassiopeia who was placed in the sky as a punishment for her vanity; of the three hunters in Native American myth who pursued a great bear into the heavens; and of the Japanese legend of the Tanabata.
Eye-catching illustrations are paired with awe-inspiring photographic recreations of scenes from both classic and lesser-known myths. Learn about the Greek tale of the boastful queen Cassiopeia who was placed in the sky as a punishment for her vanity; of the three hunters in Native American myth who pursued a great bear into the heavens; and of the Japanese legend of the Tanabata.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
Illus
Dimensions
Height: 221 mm
Width: 224 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
249 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78312-490-9 (9781783124909)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Brought up on a diet of Everlasting Gobstoppers and Snozzcumbers, Stella Caldwell has long admired the incredible writing of Roald Dahl. She studied English Literature at the University of Edinburgh, and is the author of many other books for children.
Content
Intro * Ancient Tales * Celestial Spheres * The Zodiac * The Milky Way * Wandering Stars * Mysterious Moon * Luna * Aquila * Aries * Canis Major * Cygnus * Leo * Taurus * Ursa Major * The Hunters & the Bear * Draco * Hydra * Orion * Cassiopeia * Andromeda * Hercules * Perseus * Slaying the Medusa * Aquarius * Centaurus * Crux * Carina * Pegasus * Gemini * Lyra * The Legend of Tanabata * End matter.