Legends of the Stars
Myths of the night sky
Seiten
2019
Welbeck Children's Books (Verlag)
978-1-78312-490-9 (ISBN)
Welbeck Children's Books (Verlag)
978-1-78312-490-9 (ISBN)
Explores classic Greek and Roman tales connected with the best-known constellations, as well as many lesser-known stories from around the world.
For thousands of years, every culture on Earth has gazed up at the heavens in wonder and found pictures hiding amongst the stars. Legends of the Stars will take readers on a thrilling journey of discovery, bringing the rich tapestry of myths and legends that fills the night sky dramatically to life.
Eye-catching illustrations are paired with awe-inspiring photographic recreations of scenes from both classic and lesser-known myths. Learn about the Greek tale of the boastful queen Cassiopeia who was placed in the sky as a punishment for her vanity; of the three hunters in Native American myth who pursued a great bear into the heavens; and of the Japanese legend of the Tanabata.
For thousands of years, every culture on Earth has gazed up at the heavens in wonder and found pictures hiding amongst the stars. Legends of the Stars will take readers on a thrilling journey of discovery, bringing the rich tapestry of myths and legends that fills the night sky dramatically to life.
Eye-catching illustrations are paired with awe-inspiring photographic recreations of scenes from both classic and lesser-known myths. Learn about the Greek tale of the boastful queen Cassiopeia who was placed in the sky as a punishment for her vanity; of the three hunters in Native American myth who pursued a great bear into the heavens; and of the Japanese legend of the Tanabata.
Brought up on a diet of Everlasting Gobstoppers and Snozzcumbers, Stella Caldwell has long admired the incredible writing of Roald Dahl. She studied English Literature at the University of Edinburgh, and is the author of many other books for children.
Intro • Ancient Tales • Celestial Spheres • The Zodiac • The Milky Way • Wandering Stars • Mysterious Moon • Luna • Aquila • Aries • Canis Major • Cygnus • Leo • Taurus • Ursa Major • The Hunters & the Bear • Draco • Hydra • Orion • Cassiopeia • Andromeda • Hercules • Perseus • Slaying the Medusa • Aquarius • Centaurus • Crux • Carina • Pegasus • Gemini • Lyra • The Legend of Tanabata • End matter.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 20.11.2019 |
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| Zusatzinfo | Illus |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 222 x 224 mm |
| Gewicht | 268 g |
| Themenwelt | Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher ► Naturwissenschaft / Technik |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78312-490-3 / 1783124903 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78312-490-9 / 9781783124909 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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