Starry Skies: Learn About The Constellations Above Us

Author: Samantha Chagollan

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  • : 25.00 NZD
  • : 9781633225091
  • : Walter Foster Jr.
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  • : March 2018
  • : 254mm X 254mm
  • : United States
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  • : Samantha Chagollan
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  • : Hardcover
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  • : Nila Aye
  • : English
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  • : 50 color photos
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Barcode 9781633225091
9781633225091

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PUBLICATION APRIL 2018

Description

An engaging introduction to astronomy for kids, featuring fourteen well-known constellations and a star map of each hemisphere.


Every night, the sky is filled with stars that tell a thousand tales. Brave warriors, regal queens, fierce beasts -- they all parade across the starry skies each night. In Starry Skies you’ll discover some of the most famous constellations and learn how to find them in the night sky.


With brilliant illustrations by Nila Aye, you will see the shapes of each constellation, and imagine what they might look like when you look up into the dark sky above. This introduction to astronomy is all you need to start learning about stars, so get ready, star hunters, and look to the skies!

Author description

Samantha Chagollan is an award-winning author and editor of a variety of children's fiction and nonfiction books. A native Southern Californian, Samantha grew up with a passion for telling and writing stories. After working for several publishers in the area, Samantha is currently working as a freelance editor and writer and is probably crafting a new story at this very moment.

After graduating from her sell-out show at Central Saint Martins in 1995, Nila Aye became a firm favourite of the London illustration scene. Nila is influenced by mid-century design and children's books from this era. She describes her work as "Retro modern with a cute twist, and a touch of humour." Nila's style is loved by adults and children alike and is popular with fans around the world.