Astronomy for Young and Old A Beginner's Guide to the Visible Sky by Walter Kraul
Astronomy—especially naked-eye astronomy—is a
wonderful way for children and young people to engage with the world and
universe around them. Many children quickly take to the stars, planets
and comets, learning skills that also help their overall development.
Astronomy for Young and Old
is a perfect introduction to astronomy for any child, even if they do
not have a telescope. It explains the visible constellations and
explores the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, and meteorites. Color
illustrations and diagrams at every stage help children relate what they
are reading to what they can see in the sky.
Suitable for
budding astronomers in both the northern and southern hemispheres,
whether in polar, temperate, or tropical latitudes—that is, everywhere!
This is an ideal introduction the wonders of stargazing.
144 pp.
8 1/4" x 9"
Illustrations: 120 in color
Floris Books
Paperback
978-1-78250-046-9