The Shining Stars

By Ghislaine Vautier and McLeish

Book Overview

A well-illustrated collection of Greek legends explains the mythological origins of the different signs of the stellar zodiac through stories of the stars and constellations. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521238862
• ISBN13: 9780521238861
• Release Date: August 1981
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.2" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 7 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

The Shining Stars: Greek Legends of the Zodiac

A very charming collection of stories from Greek mythology explaining how each constellation on the Zodiac was named. Each of the 12 astrological signs is represented in an adventure tale and accompanied by interesting illustrations delineating the characters in the stars. The stories are simple and straightforward, but engaging enough for adults to enjoy as much as younger readers. I like using these tales to give to friends on their birthdays, an unusual view into their star sign.