Find the Constellations
by H. A. Rey
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Book Reviews of Find the Constellations
Book Review: Useful crumb-cruncher book!
Summary: 5 Stars
This was one of my favorite books as a child, and I think the sticking power comes from two ares. First, this book is wonderfully illustrated by H. A. Rey of "Curious George" fame. Second, the book is useful--it can be used every night, with the one qualifier being that the sky must be clear.Being a city boy (San Francisco Bay Ares), the light pollution dround out the lesser magnitude stars, so what I saw in the sky matched up with what I saw in the book.
I never went anywhere with astronomy, but it is a fun hobbie, and you can impress people with the knowledge of the stars. This book makes you look smarter than you really are, and isn't that what life is about?
Book Review: It's the Greatest!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a doc with over 3 years of post-doc training and I can't think of a single science text which is more enjoyable to read. Even after 16 years of astronomical observation, I still think of the constellations as Rey drew them (they are easier to remember), and I still get this text out when I want to show someone how to enjoy astronomy. If all science writers were like Mr Rey, we wouldn't be too worried about scientific illiteracy in this country. Along with its twin, The Stars, it stands alone. This treasure is "for kids from one to ninety-two."Book Review: Great book
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a book written for children that respects their intelligence. One of the best guides to the night sky for adults not informed about astronomy. I met in Block Island two students that were teaching celestial navigation at the Maritime Institute there that recommended the book to us, sailors ignorant of the complexities of the stars motion and declination. Once I got it the sky never looked the same.Book Review: a true classic!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book has brought my children and I, all casually amateur astronomers, endless hours of joy picking out constellations in our backyard. One of my son's favorite gifts was a tie-in poster I got him for his birthday with the stars and constellations from the night he was born - If you can track one of these down, i'd highly recommend it!Book Review: memories
Summary: 5 Stars
i remember my mother buying me this book when i was 5 years old. i was obsessed with the night sky, and this book really opened my eyes. for years i have been looking for this exact same book, as this book contains wonderful maps of the night sky. a great book for all ages!!