The Night Sky

by Donald M. Silver, Patricia J. Wynne (Illustrator)

Overview

By focusing on one small square of night sky near Orion, this entry in a highly lauded series gives children aged 6 to 9 an exciting close-up on amazing facts about stars, planets, nebulae, comets, meteors, the moon, constellations, and classic myths. Suitable for stargazing anywhere—even the city—The Night Sky will add to kids' wonder as it teaches them about the marvels of the heavens through superb illustrations and a proven approach that entices their interest and involvement.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780070580459
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	03/01/1998
Series:	One Small Square Series
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	968,811
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.18(d)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

onald M. Silver is the author of more than 40 science books for children and teachers alike. In addition to the award-winning One Small Square series, he has written The Animal World, Why Save the Rain Forest?, Extinction Is Forever, and The Dinosaur Activity Book—all illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne.Patricia J. Wynne's illustrations have also appeared in Scientific American, Natural History, and The New York Times as well as in the highly praised books Hungry, Hungry Sharks, and The Human Body. Both the author and illustrator live in New York City.