Pop-Up Planetarium - by Lynn Brunelle (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Bestselling author Lynn Brunelle brings young star lovers up close and personal with the constellations, under the night sky or right in their room, any time of the year.

Take this book outside and use the built-in star wheel cover to find constellations in the sky. Keep it inside and use the included pop-up star map to turn any room into a planetarium by projecting constellations onto the wall or ceiling. Whether you have a front yard or a fire escape, a small room or a big one, the whole sky is yours to explore.

Stuffed with science cover to cover, this is the perfect first book of astronomy. Kids will learn what a star is, the life span of a star, light years, how to find north, and everything else about the night sky. Packed with adventure, readers will discover over 28 stories of the stars--from Andromena, who's tied to the rock as a sacrifice to Cetus, the sea monster--to the heroic tales of Hercules, Persues, Pegsus, Orion, all 12 constellations from the zodiac, the Greek gods, and classic favorites like Ursa Major and Ursa minor, AKA the Big and Little Dipper.

About the Author

A four-time Emmy Award-winning writer for "Bill Nye the Science Guy," Lynn Brunelle is an award-winning author of over 45 titles. She is a regular contributor to NBC's New Day Northwest TV as a family science guru, Martha Stewart Radio as a family activity consultant and a contributor to NPR's Science Friday.

Sarah Dennis works with paper to create tactile, layered, intricate paper-cut illustrations. She incorporates play and discovery into children's books, to encourage learning through search and find, pop-up and activity books. Sarah's versatile style has quickly become a favorite with publishers around the world.