This award-winning book capturing the glittering light show of the constellations is now available in paperback. Take an illuminating ride through the starry night sky with National Geographic´s Zoo in the Sky! Little Bear and the Great Bear in the Northern Sky; the scaly dragon winding his long tail; the Great Dog chasing the Hare in the Southern Sky; all are beautifully rendered in Christina Balit´s vibrant art, studded with shiny stars, which perfectly illustrates Jacqueline Mitton´s rich text. Awards include: Parent´s Guide to Children´s Media Award Parent Council Award REVIEW(S): \"A visually dynamic introduction to the animal constellations.\" —Booklist \"Mitton offers poetic, abbreviated legends of the nighttime sky, while Balit´s paintings, highlighted by shimmering silver stars, give visual meaning to the text.\" —Kirkus Reviews \"This is an attractive introduction to astronomy... [T]he simple poetic descriptions will capture the attention of preschoolers and early elementary-age children alike. A brief explanation of stars and constellations rounds out this lovely and unusual offering.\" —School Library Journal.
