A Kid's Guide to the Night Sky

Simple Ways to Explore the Universe

John Read

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Sourcebooks Explore
03 December 2024

Space (Children's&YA); Educational: Physics; Children's & young adult reference material

Learn how to stargaze and discover the most amazing sights in the night sky-no telescope required!

Learn how to stargaze and discover the most amazing sights in the night sky-no telescope required!

This easy-to-use stargazing guide for kids explores the popular night sky constellations, visits the brightest stars, and tours our solar system. As they learn step-by-step how to find the most fascinating sights in the night sky, readers will learn how the sky changes with each season, when to look for meteor showers, how to see the milky way, and much more!

A Kid's Guide to the Night Sky includes fact-packed sections like-

Your Stargazing Toolkit The Life of a Star Learn the Constellations Astronomical Events Tour the Solar System Explore the Moon

By: John Read
Imprint: Sourcebooks Explore
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 7mm
ISBN: 9781728292281
ISBN 10: 172829228X
Pages: 104
Publication Date: 03 December 2024
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

JOHN A. READ is a telescope operator at the Burke-Gaffney Observatory and a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC). In 2020, he graduated with an undergraduate degree in astrophysics from Saint Mary's University and was presented with an RASC award for Excellence in Science Communication.

Reviews for A Kid's Guide to the Night Sky: Simple Ways to Explore the Universe

""This helpful guide offers all kinds of useful advice....Will engage inquisitive astronomers."" -- Booklist ""A novice, friendly approach to stargazing."" -- School Library Journal ""With so many constellations, satellites and comets to discover, this easy-to-follow guide offers helpful tips and tricks to make sense of what's in space."" -- livescience.com