02997cam a2200457 i 4500 551490421 TxAuBib 20220322120000.0 200413s2020||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2020016777 9781635860962 hardcover 1635860962 hardcover (OCoLC)1151535025 TxAuBib rda Thacher, Meg,. Sky gazing [BOOK] : a guide to the moon, sun, planets, stars, eclipses, constellations / Meg Thacher. Sky gazing. North Adams, MA : Storey Publishing, 2020. 131 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier sti rdacontent rdamedia rdacarrier Glow-in-the-dark cover. Includes bibliographical references and index. Step into the sky -- The moon -- The sun -- The planets -- Stars and constellations. The sun, moon, stars, and planets have been a source of wonder and fascination for as long as humans have inhabited the earth. In Sky Gazing, a highly visual guide to observing the sky with the naked eye, kids aged 9-14 will delve into the science behind what they see, whether they live in a dark rural setting or under the bright lights of the city. Exploring astronomical objects and events, this captivating book takes young readers on a tour of our solar system and deep space beyond, with explanations of how objects like Earth's moon were formed and the "why" behind phenomena such as eclipses, northern lights, and meteor showers. Curious sky gazers will discover how to find and observe planets -- no binoculars or telescopes required! -- and star charts will guide them in spotting constellations throughout the seasons and in both hemispheres while they learn about constellation myths from cultures around the world. Activities include tracking the cycles of the sun and moon and observing the sky during daylight hours or on a cloudy night, while astronomer profiles and sidebars on space technology and current issues such as light pollution help ground kids' discoveries in the ancient and enduring science of studying the sky. Provided by publisher. Ages 9-14 Storey Publishing. Grades 4-6 Storey Publishing. 20220322. Astronomy Observers' manuals Juvenile literature. Astronomy Juvenile literature. Planets Observations Juvenile literature. Stars Juvenile literature. Constellations Juvenile literature. Sun Observations Juvenile literature. Moon Observations Juvenile literature. Instructional and educational works Juvenile literature.