Baby's Guide to the Night Sky
Description
Explore the stars together--no telescope required!
Spark a lifelong love of science with Baby's Guide to the Night Sky, a sweet board book that introduces little learners to the wonders above. Written by an astronomer and an astronaut, this gentle, rhyming read-aloud makes astronomy accessible, engaging, and fun for babies and toddlers.
From twinkling stars and familiar constellations to planets, galaxies, and even meteor showers, children will discover the magic of the night sky and learn how to spot these sights in real life.
Why families love this book:
- Early STEM learning - Introduces basic astronomy concepts in a way young children can understand
- Interactive stargazing - Teaches kids how to find constellations, planets, and more--no equipment needed
- Soothing rhymes for bedtime - Calming, lyrical text perfect for winding down at night
- Adorable, glowing illustrations - Captures the wonder of the night sky across the seasons
Whether you're reading before bed or heading outside to spot the stars, Baby's Guide to the Night Sky turns every night into an adventure.
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John A. Read fell in love with astronomy after viewing Saturn in a small telescope. In 2016, he became a full-time author, vlogger, student, and dad. In 2020, he was the recipient of the Simon Newcomb Award for science communication from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. He is the host of the YouTube channel Learn to Stargaze, and is earning his masters degree in space systems engineering at Johns Hopkins University.