{"product_id":"a-childs-introduction-to-the-night-sky-the-story-of-the-stars-planets-and-constellations-and-how-you-can-find-them-in-the-sky-hardcover","title":"A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations--And How You Can Find Them in the Sky - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMeredith Hamilton\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eMichael Driscoll\u003c\/b\u003e (Artist)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis charming exploration of the night sky -- featuring a star finder and glow-in-the-dark stickers -- which has more than a quarter of a million young astronomers enjoying the night sky in countries around the world, is now completely revised and updated.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Child's Introduction to the Night Sky \u003c\/i\u003eis the perfect introduction to the always fascinating world of astronomy. Children ages eight and up will find out what astronomers have learned (and are still discovering), what astronauts and scientists explore, and what they can find by gazing up into the sky at night. \u003cbr\u003eAuthor Michael Driscoll explains how stars are born, the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, how to navigate the night sky, and more. \u003cbr\u003eWhimsical color illustrations throughout and handy definitions and sidebars help engage younger readers and develop their interest. Also included are a nifty star finder tool and fun glow-in-the-dark stickers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Driscoll\u003c\/b\u003e is a senior publishing editor at \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e. He is an award-winning news writer and editor who has contributed to \u003ci\u003eReuters\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eAssociated Press\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eL.A. Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e, among other publications. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eA Child's Introduction to Poetry\u003c\/i\u003e and the editor of many books for children and adults. He lives in New York City, but grew up gazing at the wide-open skies of Texas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeredith Hamilton\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated eight books in the Child's Intro series. Her other illustration work includes apps for children, cookbooks, and Steuben glass. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 10 x 10.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 17, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757256311072,"sku":"9780762495504","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f094ab3b90c6e934e92594554c4ff259.webp?v=1780098035","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-childs-introduction-to-the-night-sky-the-story-of-the-stars-planets-and-constellations-and-how-you-can-find-them-in-the-sky-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}