Zoo in the Sky: A Book of Animal Constellations
by Jacqueline Mitton
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Author: Jacqueline MittonIllustrator: Christina Balit
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-10-24
ISBN: 0792259351
Number of pages: 32
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
Book Reviews of Zoo in the Sky: A Book of Animal Constellations
Book Review: Nice pictures
Summary: 3 Stars
This book has nice pictures. Just minimal information though. I was hoping for more historical information on the story of the stars.
Summary of Zoo in the Sky: A Book of Animal Constellations
This award-winning book capturing the glittering light show of the constellations is now available in paperback.Take an illuminating ride through the starry night sky with National Geographic's Zoo in the Sky! Little Bear and the Great Bear in the Northern Sky; the scaly dragon winding his long tail; the Great Dog chasing the Hare in the Southern Sky; all are beautifully rendered in Christina Balit's vibrant art, studded with shiny stars, which perfectly illustrates Jacqueline Mitton's rich text.
Awards include: Parent's Guide to Children's Media Award Parent Council Award REVIEW(S): "A visually dynamic introduction to the animal constellations." -Booklist
"Mitton offers poetic, abbreviated legends of the nighttime sky, while Balit's paintings, highlighted by shimmering silver stars, give visual meaning to the text." -Kirkus Reviews
"This is an attractive introduction to astronomy... [T]he simple poetic descriptions will capture the attention of preschoolers and early elementary-age children alike. A brief explanation of stars and constellations rounds out this lovely and unusual offering." -School Library Journal
People have always looked up at the stars in wonder, seeking patterns in the sky. This gorgeous picture book, published by the National Geographic Society, introduces children to the constellations that are named for animals--Leo the Lion, the Great Bear and Little Bear, and many more. Christina Balit's striking paintings showcase each constellation against a deep blue background--animals or fantastical beasts positioned in the dark night sky, with the individual stars, metallic and iridescent, superimposed upon them. Each image is accompanied by a short, engaging, often dramatized description of the group of stars and the legends surrounding it, written by distinguished astronomer and writer Dr. Jacqueline Mitton: "Charging through the zodiac, here comes the Bull. Head down, horns thrust forward, Taurus is ready to toss the twins. But they are safe, always on the other side of the Milky Way." The front and endpapers are star maps that show the actual constellations of both the southern and northern skies. Mitton also offers a brief introduction to the constellations and two pages of related discussion on astronomy at the book's end. A lovely choice for anyone interested in the mysteries of the night sky. (Click to see a sample spread. Text ? 1998 Jacqueline Mitton. Illustrations ? 1998 Christina Balit.) (Ages 6 to 10) --Marcie Bovetz
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