Books with title Constellations

In Constellations, early fluent readers will explore the science behind stars and their patterns, as well as the history behind their mapping. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore outer space and constellations. An infographic, sidebars, and an activity offer kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about stars and constellations using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Constellations also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Constellations is part of Jump!'s Amazing Sights in the Sky series.

The Universe is a new series that attempts to unravel the complexities of space and the Universe - an ideal resource for the Earth and beyond at Key Stage 2. - Full-colour photographs clearly illustrate each book. - Looks at each body's place in the night sky - Covers the body's external, surface and internal features - Contains a factfile of statistics

Constellation Draco is the second book in the Birth of the Gods series.The Mayans left Mars 50 years ago to journey 47 light years across the galaxy to the CM Draconis solar system.On Hyksos, the third planet in this system, they establish a colony and begin receiving supplies from their starship, orbiting above. However, shuttle fuel soon runs out, leaving the colonists stranded.Downriver Hyksos tribesmen attack the colony, destroying the windmill generator. As a result, batteries eventually fail and the Mayans lose radio contact with their starship.After the attack, the Mayans find Achilles, a wounded Hyksos from the upriver village. He has been shot with an arrow by one of the downriver warriors.Khons Imhotep volunteers to return Achilles to his people. The Mayan colony is trying to build a relationship with the upriver tribe. At the village, Khons meets Athena, a pretty red-haired girl, and he is smitten.Later, when downriver Hyksos tribesmen slaughter Colonel Ra’s patrol, Sergeant Abydos Smendes assumes command. He then begins a brutal campaign to destroy all of the native people. Athena escapes with Khons across the mountains.Above the planet, a meteor strikes the starship. Now the Mayans must pull the ship out of orbit or they will plunge to the surface of Hyksos.

Illustrated in part with images from the National Optical Astronomy Observatory, these compelling large-format books give young readers the means to explore the well-known star formations that make up asterisms and constellations. Each book combines fascinating information and invaluable visual and factual resources to help kids learn about the constellations. The series covers everything from ancient constellation legends to the latest high-tech instruments that astronomers, astronauts, and scientists use to study them.