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Star Stories
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Author : Anita Ganeri
language : en
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
Release Date : 2018-09-06
Star Stories written by Anita Ganeri and has been published by Kings Road Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-06 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
For thousands of years people have looked up to the night sky and told stories about the stars. These epic tales tell of vengeful gods and goddesses, of monsters and heroes. Others try to make sense of the natural world, or unravel the mysterious forces of the universe. This stunning book brings together a selection of these legends from all over the world - from Ancient Greece to North America, Egypt, China, India and the South Pacific. Written by award-winning author Anita Ganeri and with beautifully detailed artwork by illustrator Andy Wilx, this is a magical book to be treasured for generations to come.
Star Stories
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Author : Anthony Aveni
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2019-10-22
Star Stories written by Anthony Aveni and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-22 with History categories.
Follow an epic animal race, a quest for a disembodied hand, and an emu egg hunt in constellation stories from diverse cultures We can see love, betrayal, and friendship in the heavens, if we know where to look. A world expert on cultural understandings of cosmology, Anthony Aveni provides an unconventional atlas of the night sky, introducing readers to tales beloved for generations. The constellations included are not only your typical Greek and Roman myths, but star patterns conceived by a host of cultures, non-Western and indigenous, ancient and contemporary. The sky has long served as a template for telling stories about the meaning of life. People have looked for likenesses between the domains of heaven and earth to help marry the unfamiliar above to the quotidian below. Perfect reading for all sky watchers and storytellers, this book is an essential complement to Western mythologies, showing how the confluence of the natural world and culture of heavenly observers can produce a variety of tales about the shapes in the sky.
Star Stories
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Author : Anita Ganeri
language : en
Publisher: Running Press Kids
Release Date : 2019-07-02
Star Stories written by Anita Ganeri and has been published by Running Press Kids this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-02 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Share the wonder of the stars with this delightful storybook collection featuring constellation myths from around the world. For thousands of years people have looked up to the night sky and told stories about the stars. These epic tales tell of vengeful gods and goddesses, of monsters and heroes. Others try to make sense of the natural world, or unravel the mysterious forces of the universe. This stunning book brings together 23 of these legends from all over the world: from Ancient Greece to North America, Egypt, China, India, and the South Pacific. Written by award-winning author Anita Ganeri and with beautifully detailed artwork by illustrator Andy Wilx, this is a magical book to be treasured for generations to come.
Tipiskawi Kisik
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Author : Wilfred Buck
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Tipiskawi Kisik written by Wilfred Buck and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Animals, Mythical categories.
"View the night sky through an Indigenous perspective with this collection of Ininew (Cree) constellations and mythologies. These stories present a brief glimpse of the knowledge held by Indigenous people prior to first contact. Fly inside the Milky Way with Niska (the Goose). Chase Mista Muskwa (the Great Bear) along with Tepahkoop Pinesisuk (the Seven Birds). Above all else, pass these stories on to the next generation, so they will know the rich history, science and culture of the Ininew people."--
Star Stories For Little Folks
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Author : Gertrude Chandler Warner
language : en
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
Release Date : 2006-11-01
Star Stories For Little Folks written by Gertrude Chandler Warner and has been published by Cosimo, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-11-01 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
An introduction to astronomy for young readers, complete with illustrations to assist in identifying the major constellations.
Stories Of The Stars
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Author : Tui Sutherland
language : en
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Release Date : 2000
Stories Of The Stars written by Tui Sutherland and has been published by Grosset & Dunlap this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Constellations categories.
Here's a first look at the night sky for young stargazers with some of the best-loved stories of the constellations. Full-color illustrations. 25 jewel stickers.
Four Seasons Of Star Stories
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Author : Jennifer L. Kroll
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2019-03-10
Four Seasons Of Star Stories written by Jennifer L. Kroll and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-10 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Reading Level: Ages 9 and up. Our ancestors from every culture saw stories written in the stars. They saw kings, queens, heroes, monsters, and enormous animals in the night sky. This book introduces kids, teens, and families to multicultural myths about stars and constellations that are easily visible from almost anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere. The stories are organized by season. Each story is accompanied by instructions for locating and viewing the featured stars and star groups. Read the stories. Then find the stars! A free coordinating Activity Guide for parents, teachers, and camp counselors is available at www.giantskybooks.com.
Wishing On A Star
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Author : Fran Lee
language : en
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Release Date : 2014-11-12
Wishing On A Star written by Fran Lee and has been published by Gibbs Smith this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-12 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
If you go outside on a clear night, you can't help yourself. Your head tilts back, your eyes rise up, and you find yourself gazing at the stars . . . WOW! From the beginning of time, people have admired the night sky's beauty. The night sky is our oldest picture book, and Wishing on a Star retells some of these stories from around the world in simple language that kids can understand. Wishing on a Star also includes lots of fun activities that celebrate the stars. Learn how to make a twinkling thaumatrope, fly a starry kite, and act in your own constellation play. Star maps and stargazing tips show how to find the constellations, and cool science facts teach more about the stars.
Star Touched Stories
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Author : Roshani Chokshi
language : en
Publisher: Wednesday Books
Release Date : 2018-08-07
Star Touched Stories written by Roshani Chokshi and has been published by Wednesday Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-07 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
Contains an extended excerpt from The Gilded Wolves. From New York Times bestselling author, Roshani Chokshi, comes Star-Touched Stories: a fantasy collection of three lush and adventurous stories set in the Star-Touched world. Death and Night He was Lord of Death, cursed never to love. She was Night incarnate, destined to stay alone. After a chance meeting, they wonder if, perhaps, they could be meant for more. But danger crouches in their paths, and the choices they make will set them on a journey that will span lifetimes. Poison and Gold Now that her wish for a choice has come true, Aasha struggles to control her powers. But when an opportunity to help Queen Gauri and King Vikram's new reign presents itself, she is thrown into the path of the fearsome yet enchanting Spy Mistress. To help her friends, Aasha will have to battle her insecurities and perhaps, along the way, find love. Rose and Sword There is a tale whispered in the dark of the Empire of Bharat-Jain. A tale of a bride who loses her bridegroom on the eve of her wedding. But is it a tale or a truth?
Star Stories For Little Folks
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Author : Gertrude Chandler Warner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1918
Star Stories For Little Folks written by Gertrude Chandler Warner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1918 with Astronomy categories.