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Wishing on a Star Constellation Stories and Stargazing Activities for Kids

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ISBN-10: 1586850296

ISBN-13: 9781586850296

Edition: 2001

Authors: Fran Lee, Fran Lee

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If you go outside on a clear night, you can't help yourself. Your head tilts back, your eyes rise up, and you find yourself gazing at the stars . . . WOW! From the beginning of time, people have admired the night sky's beauty. The night sky is our oldest picture book, and Wishing on a Star retells some of these stories from around the world in simple language that kids can understand. Wishing on a Star also includes lots of fun activities that celebrate the stars. Learn how to make a twinkling thaumatrope, fly a starry kite, and act in your own constellation play. Star maps and stargazing tips show how to find the constellations, and cool science facts teach more about the stars. Paperback,…    
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Book details

List price: $9.99
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Gibbs Smith, Publisher
Publication date: 3/12/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 64
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.00" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.396
Language: English

About the Activities
Introduction
Ursa Major & Ursa Minor, The Big Bear & The Little Bear
Leo Major, The Great Lion
Orion, The Great Hunter
Canis Major & Canis Minor, The Great Dog & The Little Dog
Pegasus, The Winged Horse
Coma Berenice, Berenice's Hair
Cygnus, The Swan
Stargazing in the City and in the Country
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