Once Upon a Starry Night: A Book of Constellations

by Jacqueline Mitton

Book Overview

National Geographic's stunning rendition of the constellations' glittering lightshow is now available in paperback.

Take an illuminating ride through the starry night sky, and learn how the heavens pay tribute to the gods of Greek and Roman mythology. Once Upon a Starry Night explains the ten ancient figures whose legends are written large across the universe. Every page shines with Christina Balit's vibrant art, studded with shiny stars,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1426303912
• ISBN13: 9781426303913
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: National Geographic Kids
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.1" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

great introduction to some of the great stories

Across each two page spread Once Upon a Starry Night introduces a different constellation, gives a brief synopsis of the story, and provides a beautiful illustration with foil stars imbedded. The first four constellations are linked by story line, which also draws the children in (what happened next...?). A great book for preschool up and coffee table beautiful.

Great introductory book

This book was read to my 4 yo at preschool and she absolutely loved it. This book was all she talked about that night so I bought this book, Zoo in the Sky, and Kingdom of the sun. She loves looking at the pictures and discussing which constellations we can see here in NJ. Unfortunately, the one she wants to see the most, Hercules, is in the southern sky so I guess we'll have to take a trip south of the equator!!