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Find the Constellations
by
H.A. Rey
Containing star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky, this classic book makes H. A. Rey’s passion for astronomy evident on every page.
Second edition updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information in the latter part of the book. Facts and figures for each planet have been revise...more
Second edition updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information in the latter part of the book. Facts and figures for each planet have been revise...more
Paperback, 72 pages
Published
March 15th 1976
by HMH Books
(first published 1956)
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I know you can get an app for your mobile phone which, when you point it at the heavens, will tell you what you're looking at. But spotting the constellations should be a learning experience, not just an identifying one, IMHO. This lovely wee book by the author of Curious George is simple enough that kids can use it, and gives just the right amount of information for adults to feel like they're learning something which makes it just the thing for everybody. The drawings are sweet, the prose is l...more
This book is wonderful! It's written for children (older children) so it's an easy way to learn the constellations and stars in the sky. After taking a college astronomy class, I'm thoroughly enjoying getting to know the sky ... this book makes is so EASY! I love it. I read it through, and am now eager to read it a page at a time, going outside in the evening to find the stars of that page. By the time I finish the book, I expect I'll just about be an expert on the various constellations! And I...more
I used this charming book extensively as a reference when I made a night sky guide for kids through adults at the library where I work, and I highly recommend it. It's informative but accessible and whimsical. Originally written and drawn in the '50s, I believe, it has been revised in the past few years with more current information. Not that most of the content needs modernization. Understanding why Polaris is the North Star and how that helps you find constellations is not dated information, a...more
i love this--j and i had a blast looking at the constellations. Rey's illustrations makes finding the constellations much less complicated. Reading this book solidified J's interest in astronomy and rekindled mine. We will definitely own this one someday.
Only complaint: the book doesn't use the latin names at all. i'm okay with it though, since it's an intro for kids and Rey's other book about stars has the names listed.
Only complaint: the book doesn't use the latin names at all. i'm okay with it though, since it's an intro for kids and Rey's other book about stars has the names listed.
"Mr. Rey's [author of Curious George] outlines of the contellations are the best I have ever seen."Sharing a review by Dr. Hayden Rice, NY Planetarium. Some very useful astronomy tools, such as using an umbrella to locate Polaris, the morning star, and the other constelations. Very informative.
This was one of my favorite books to check out of the school library, which I did quite often as a kid. An excellent educational book for tykes. The language is easily undetstood and the pictures are very acurate. I would highly recommend this for all budding astromoners and stargazers.
I read this with my 9-year-old son and we both enjoyed it so much. It's written by the same author as the Curious George series and presents the night sky in a way that is compelling to young children. Highly recommend for my friends with kids or those with an affinity for the night sky.
That's right, the guy who wrote the Curious George books was also into astronomy. I went through his children's astronomy book pretty quickly, but am also reading The Stars which is for adults and is apparently a very well respected book in the world of astronomy. Go figure.
Young readers can use this book as a map of the sky to find the constellations in every season. Great illustrations, as well as both scientific and mythological facts, make this a perfect introduction to the stars. For grades 3-5.
My dad got me this book when I was a kid and was really interested in star for a while. It is very kid friendly and has cute pictures and jokes. The constellation information doesn't change, but I'm sure some of the other info is outdated, at least in my edition. I also own the book by the same author called The Stars, but I did not read it as much as a kid. While looking up this book, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that it was written by the person who wrote Curious George books, which I h...more
Great, simplistic and interactive reference.
fun for summer star gazing
Excellent book. Would be nice if someone would publish another, newer update.
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The absolute best book available for making sense of the night sky for all ages. This book is best to use if children are involved, but Rey's other science book called The Stars go hand-in-hand for various levels of difficulty. My highest 5-star rating to these books by the author of Curious George.
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Hans Augusto Rey was born on September 16, 1898, in Hamburg, Germany. He grew up there near the world-famous Hagenbeck Zoo, and developed a lifelong love for animals and drawing. Margarete Elisabeth Waldstein (who would be known to most of the world as Margret Rey) was also born in Hamburg on May 16, 1906. The two met briefly when Margret was a young girl, before she left Hamburg to study art. The...more
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