Constellations Dot-to-Dot

Constellations Dot-to-Dot
by Evan Kimble, Lael Kimble

Constellations Dot-to-Dot
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Author: Evan Kimble, Lael Kimble
Illustrator: Richard Salvucci
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2001-12-31
ISBN: 0806923970
Number of pages: 80
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Publisher: Sterling

Book Reviews of Constellations Dot-to-Dot

Book Review: A wonderful introduction to stars and so much more!
Summary: 5 Stars

A lovely and captivating way to introduce astronomy! Constellations Dot-to-Dot covers the 33 major constellations seen thoughout the year in the Northern Hemisphere as well as 5 constellations from the Southern Pole stars. Each constellation is accompanied by a synopsis of the constellation's legend (a great way to introduce Greek mythology and ancient Chinese legends!). A brief section called "Did You Know?" introduces more information about the constellation in particular or space in general. The last two pages of the book has star drawings where a child may design her own constellations.

The dots are connected by numbers which often go well over 100. So your children will have practice with numbers, but might need help if they aren't comfortable counting quite that high just yet. I like the "dot-to-dot" format because it helps a child get an idea of how the Ancients formed the concepts for the constellations.

This book would be awesome included in a gift package along with some of these books and tapes:
-_The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus_, Aliki
-"Galileo and the Stargazers", Jim Weiss (audio tape)
-_Greek Gods and Goddesses_, Geraldine McCaughrean
-_DK Illustrated Dictionary of Mythology_, Philip Wilkinson
-_Sunshine Makes the Seasons_, Franklyn Branley
-_D'aulaire's Book of Greek Myths_ (the CD format is wonderful)!
-_The Librarian Who Measured the Earth_, Kathryn Lasky
-_Archimedes and the Door of Science_, Jeanne Bendick

_Constellations Dot-to-Dot_ is a creative and highly informative book! I highly recommend it! And at just $..., every child should own a copy!!

Summary of Constellations Dot-to-Dot

Get to know the many constellations that light up the night sky without needing a spaceship, or even a telescope! More than three dozen unique dot-to-dots are presented in this entertaining and educational collection. Each featured constellation is accompanied by fascinating information, including the legend behind it, the number of stars it contains, details on any special stars within it, and intriguing "did you know" facts. Examine Cassiopeia, the Queen; Pegasus, the Winged Horse; Orion, the Hunter; Ursa Major, the Great Bear; Draco, the Dragon; the stars of the Zodiac; and many more. Learn about stars in general, meteor showers, comets and other phenomena, and about how different cultures perceived the various constellations. Bonus: A picture of the entire night sky is included so you can let your imagination run wild and "create" your own constellations.

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