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Once Upon a Starry Night: A Book of Constellations
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Once Upon a Starry Night: A Book of Constellations Hardcover - 2004

by Mitton, Jacqueline

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Poetic text and colorful illustrations highlighted by metallic stars combine to tell the stories of ten characters from Greek mythology and how their names became associated with the constellations.

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  • Title Once Upon a Starry Night: A Book of Constellations
  • Author Mitton, Jacqueline
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition Illustrated.
  • Condition UsedVeryGood
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher National Geographic Kids
  • Date February 1, 2004
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Maps
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 4CNRMR0009SE
  • ISBN 9780792263326 / 0792263324
  • Weight 0.84 lbs (0.38 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.74 x 11.16 x 0.34 in (22.20 x 28.35 x 0.86 cm)
  • Ages 06 to 09 years
  • Grade levels 1 - 4
  • Reading level 990
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
    • Catalog Heading: Science
    • Curriculum Strand: Science
  • Library of Congress subjects Constellations, Stars
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2003010993
  • Dewey Decimal Code 523.8

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From the publisher

Dr. Jacqueline Mitton holds an MA in Physics from the University of Oxford and a Doctorate in Astrophysics from the University of Cambridge. She lives in London, England.

Christina Balit studied at the Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art in England. Her work has been exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Royal Festival Hall. Her illustrations grace Zoo in the Sky and The Planet Gods also by Jacqueline Mitton.


From the Trade Paperback edition.

Media reviews

"...an enticing riot of color and detail" — School Library Journal


From the Trade Paperback edition.

Citations

  • Booklist, 01/01/2004, Page 868
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 03/01/2004, Page 288
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2004, Page 414
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 01/15/2004, Page 86
  • Publishers Weekly, 02/23/2004, Page 0
  • PW Notes and Reprints, 02/23/2004, Page 78
  • School Library Journal, 01/01/2004, Page 120

About the author

Dr. Jacqueline Mitton holds an MA in Physics from the University of Oxford and a Doctorate in Astrophysics from the University of Cambridge. She lives in London, England.

Christina Balit studied at the Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art in England. Her work has been exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Royal Festival Hall. Her illustrations grace Zoo in the Sky and The Planet Gods also by Jacqueline Mitton.

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