Glow: A Family Guide to the Night Sky is a lushly illustrated introduction to the wonders of the night sky, inviting young readers to explore stars, planets, and other celestial bodies and learn how to spot them.
Get ready to explore the night sky! Observe the phases of the moon, navigate by the North Star, and peer into outer space from your own backyard.
You’ll find out about:
- The Moon
- The Sun
- Polaris and Ursa Minor
- Mercury
- Orion’s Belt
- Venus
- Halley’s Comet
- Mars
- Alioth and Ursa Major
- Jupiter
- Sirius and Canis Major
- Satellites, including the International Space Station and James Webb Space Telescope
- Acrux and the Southern Cross
- The Milky Way
- And more!
You’ll also learn about some of the mythology and folklore associated with the night sky and uncover how humankind has its history woven into the constellations that light up our skies. With energetic, accessible text from NASA science writer Noelia González and stunning illustrations by Sara Boccaccini Meadows, this is a book the entire family will want to share.
Reading Age:8-12 years old
Dimensions: 12 x 10 in (30.5 x 25.4 cm)
In Our Nature series:
Wild: A Family Guide to the Animal Kingdom Book
Grow: A Family Guide to Plants and How to Grow Them
Buzz: A Family Guide To Bugs and Bees and How To Spot Them
Fly: A Family Guide to Birds and How to Spot Them