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Stories in the Stars

Susanna Hislop
Stories in the Stars Book PDF

Author : Susanna Hislop
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780698197909

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A beautifully illustrated Penguin Hardcover that invites readers to travel the night sky and discover the universe of stories in the stars To those who can decipher it, the night sky is alive with gods and goddesses, animals and mythical creatures—an endless carnival played out in shining constellations. Amidst this jet-black canvas pricked with white dots, a hunter leaps in pursuit with his dogs at his heels, a sea monster threatens a maiden in distress, and a pair of twins lives forever. In Stories in the Stars, writer and stargazer Susanna Hislop and international artist Hannah Waldron present an imaginative journey through the heavens. Leaping between centuries, cultures, and traditions, they explore each of the night sky’s eighty-eight constellations through gorgeous illustrations and vivid descriptions that will linger in readers’ minds long after they’ve closed the book and stepped outside on a starry night.

Star Stories

Anita Ganeri
Star Stories Book PDF

Author : Anita Ganeri
Publisher : Running Press Kids
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780762495047

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Share the wonder of the stars with this delightful storybook collection featuring constellation myths from around the world. For thousands of years people have looked up to the night sky and told stories about the stars. These epic tales tell of vengeful gods and goddesses, of monsters and heroes. Others try to make sense of the natural world, or unravel the mysterious forces of the universe. This stunning book brings together 23 of these legends from all over the world: from Ancient Greece to North America, Egypt, China, India, and the South Pacific. Written by award-winning author Anita Ganeri and with beautifully detailed artwork by illustrator Andy Wilx, this is a magical book to be treasured for generations to come.

Star Stories

Anthony Aveni
Star Stories Book PDF

Author : Anthony Aveni
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780300241280

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Follow an epic animal race, a quest for a disembodied hand, and an emu egg hunt in constellation stories from diverse cultures We can see love, betrayal, and friendship in the heavens, if we know where to look. A world expert on cultural understandings of cosmology, Anthony Aveni provides an unconventional atlas of the night sky, introducing readers to tales beloved for generations. The constellations included are not only your typical Greek and Roman myths, but star patterns conceived by a host of cultures, non-Western and indigenous, ancient and contemporary. The sky has long served as a template for telling stories about the meaning of life. People have looked for likenesses between the domains of heaven and earth to help marry the unfamiliar above to the quotidian below. Perfect reading for all sky watchers and storytellers, this book is an essential complement to Western mythologies, showing how the confluence of the natural world and culture of heavenly observers can produce a variety of tales about the shapes in the sky.

Stories in the Sky: Constellations

Kyle Brach
Stories in the Sky Constellations Book PDF

Author : Kyle Brach
Publisher : Little Genius Books
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1953344410

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Stories in the Sky: Constellations by Kyle Brach Pdf

Spark our littlest learners’ interest in the night sky! The stars in the sky help scientists, and also point the way. Certain groups of stars tell a story, or tell us the month and day. For thousands of years, the stars have filled humankind with wonder. They have pointed the way, helped us tell time, and best of all, told us stories. Now, curious kids can explore the night sky with Stories in the Sky: Constellations. From Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, Leo the Lion, Orion the Hunter, and more, ten of the most popular and easiest-to-find constellations in the night sky are featured with beautiful illustrations that show the stars in the constellation as well as a cute rendering of the animal or person it represents. The fun, rhyming text introduces the ancient Greek or Roman character most often associated with the constellation, and the fun facts on each spread include basic information about where and when to find each of them.

Constellations

Govert Schilling
Constellations Book PDF

Author : Govert Schilling
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780316483896

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Constellations by Govert Schilling Pdf

Perfect for stargazers and armchair astronomers of all ages, CONSTELLATIONS is a beautifully illustrated, fascinatingguide to all 88 constellations, including an illustrated star map for each. In CONSTELLATIONS, award-winning astronomy writer Govert Schilling takes us on an unprecedented visual tour of all 88 constellations in our night sky. Much more than just a stargazer's guide, CONSTELLATIONS is complete history of astronomy as told by Schilling through the lens of each constellation. The book is organized alphabetically by constellation. Profiles of each constellation include basic information such as size, visibility, and number of stars, as well as information on the discovery and naming of the constellation and associated lore. Beyond details about the constellation itself is information about every astronomical event that took place or discovery made in the vicinity of the constellation. In the constellation of Cygnus (the Swan) we encounter the location of the first confirmed black hole. A stop at Gemini (the Twins) is a chance to say hello to the dwarf planet Pluto, and in Orion (the hunter) we find the location of the first identified gamma-ray burst. Stunning star maps throughout the book by acclaimed star mapmaker Wil Tirion show us the exact location of every constellation, the details of its structure, as well as its surrounding astronomical neighbors.

Story in the Stars

Joe Amaral
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Author : Joe Amaral
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781546010739

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An in-depth look at the powerful story and symbolism behind God's unique design of our universe. Thousands of words have been written about the first ten words in the Bible: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth," a simple and profound statement that has ignited a firestorm of debate and controversy. People often only focus on the "how" and "when" of creation, but Story in the Stars explores the "why." Why did God create such a vast universe? Why did He choose the sun and moon to light our paths? Why did He design images with stars in the night sky? The Bible is very clear when it states that God created, named, and positioned all of the stars of the universe in their place in a very specific way-a way that tells us the greatest story ever to be told. In Luke 21:25 Jesus says, "There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars." Signs are meant to point us towards something: Jesus. Story in the Stars takes an in-depth look at the Bible and all the signs God mapped out through constellations, planets, and even the way the Earth is tilted. We are uniquely designed by God, and He loves us so much that He ensured a way for all inhabitants of the earth, through all of time, to see the messages of salvation and redemption that He painted in the stars.

Star Tales

Ian Ridpath
Star Tales Book PDF

Author : Ian Ridpath
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780718894788

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Every night, a pageant of Greek mythology circles overhead. Perseus flies to the rescue of Andromeda, Orion faces the charge of the snorting Bull, and the ship of the Argonauts sails in search of the Golden Fleece. Constellations are the invention of human imagination, not of nature. They are an expression of the human desire to impress its own order upon the apparent chaos of the night sky. Modern science tells us that these twinkling points of light are glowing balls of gas, but the ancient Greeks, to whom we owe many of our constellations, knew nothing of this. Ian Ridpath, award-winning astronomy writer and popularizer, has been intrigued by the myths of the stars for many years. Star Tales is the first modern guide to combine all the fascinating myths in one book, illustrated with the beautiful and evocative engravings from two of the leading star atlases: Johann Bode’s Uranographia of 1801 and John Flamsteed’s Atlas Coelestis of 1729. This classic book, now in a revised and expanded edition, presents additional information on the constellations with new and enchanting illustrations. For anyone interested in the stars and classical mythology, for anyone who is an armchair astronomer, this is the perfect gift.

Constellations

Chris Sasaki
Constellations Book PDF

Author : Chris Sasaki
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1402708009

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It's not always easy to find the 88 constellations, but this illustrated guidebook will lead you through the stars and make gazing at them a more meaningful experience. Two larger maps portray the entire northern and southern sky, and all the constellations in it. Because the stars put on different seasonal shows, another set charts the changes that take place in the heavens during the year. Still more pictures present a close-up view of every single constellation, filled with detail. (You'll see an image of the real or imaginary creature it's named after, too.) And, there's so much great information accompanying the super visuals: facts on how far away the stars really are, other interstellar phenomena, the history of every constellation and how they got their names, and the best way to do your star searching. A Selection of Children's Book-of-the-Month Club.

Tales of the Night Sky

Robin Kerod
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Author : Robin Kerod
Publisher : Wellfleet
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781577152286

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Tales of the Night Sky shines fresh light on the mythological meaning and cultural significance of constellations, and includes a beautiful 18 x 24-inch poster illustrating 33 of the best-known among them. Astronomer and ordained ex-zen monk offers a modern approach to stargazing that reflects growing interest in popular and accessible science through mindfulness. Through a mix of both scientific fact and meditative insight, discover how the mysteries of the twinkly skies can connect us all more deeply to our inner selves. Noticing the bright constellations in the night skies above can foster a sense of curiosity, awe, and deep interconnection like nothing else on Earth. For each of the constellations, discover: Philosophy and lifestyle advice learned from the origin of the constellation Myths and cultural connections of the constellation Celestial events that occur annually The deep sky objects contained in the constellation, including nebulae and star clusters The stars and planets have been a constant source of fascination since the earliest times, and different cultures have tried to explain the existence of these heavenly bodies with a host of myths and legends. This book explains the folklore behind the names and shows how to locate the constellations in the night sky. The quest to discover the secrets in the night skies speaks to something deep in human nature. Become part of the resurgence in the lost art of "reading nature," to connect both with nature and also with the intuition, traditions, and wisdom of ancient cultures.

Stories of the Constellations

Kieron Connolly
Stories of the Constellations Book PDF

Author : Kieron Connolly
Publisher : Amber Books Ltd
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781782741978

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Stories of the Constellations by Kieron Connolly Pdf

The stories behind the 12 star signs (such as the Gemini twins, the Taurus bull), along with more than 25 other characters from mythology who also have a place in the heavens, such as Perseus carrying Medusa’s head of snakes, three-headed dog Cerberus and hero Hercules fighting the dragon Draco.

The Constellation Orion

Arnold Ringstad
The Constellation Orion Book PDF

Author : Arnold Ringstad
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 1623234875

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The Constellation Orion by Arnold Ringstad Pdf

Retells the story of Orion, the mythic hunter, and how his actions angered the gods and sealed his fate.

Constellation Myths

Eratosthenes,Hyginus,Aratus
Constellation Myths Book PDF

Author : Eratosthenes,Hyginus,Aratus
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780198716983

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"First published as an Oxford world's classics paperback, 2015."--Verso of title page.

Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans

Theony Condos
Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans Book PDF

Author : Theony Condos
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781609256784

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Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans by Theony Condos Pdf

This A-to-Z reference offers in-depth information on the history and mythologies of the forty-eight classical constellations—with excerpts from ancient texts. The nightly appearance of the stars, their arrangement in the sky, their regular risings and settings through the course of the year, have been a source of endless wonder and speculation. But where did the constellations come from and what are the myths associated with them? Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans puts the answers at your fingertips. Included in this handbook are the only surviving works on the constellation myths that have come down to us from antiquity: an epitome of The Constellations of Eratosthenes —never before translated into English—and The Poetic Astronomy of Hyginus. Also provided are accurate and detailed commentaries on each constellation myth, and complete references for those who wish to dig deeper. This book is a comprehensive sourcework for anyone interested in astronomy or mythology—and an ideal resource for the occasional stargazer.

Constellations of the Night Sky

Bruce LaFontaine
Constellations of the Night Sky Book PDF

Author : Bruce LaFontaine
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2003-05-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0486426483

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Constellations of the Night Sky by Bruce LaFontaine Pdf

Large, double-page illustrations introduce stargazers of all ages to 22 major constellations, among them Aquarius, the water bearer; Orion, the hunter; Gemini, the twins; as well as Canis Major, Taurus, and Leo. Accompanying text relates mythological story behind each constellation's name and identifies its principal stars.

Heroes of the Night Sky

Tom Kindley
Heroes of the Night Sky Book PDF

Author : Tom Kindley
Publisher : Cicada
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-18
Category : Constellations
ISBN : 1908714328

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Heroes of the Night Sky by Tom Kindley Pdf

Recounts the Greek myths behind the names of such constellations as the Great Bear, Andromeda, and Orion.