Discusses constellations and how they are used, and provides information on stars, including what they are made of, how far away they are, and what happens to them when they burn out.

Retells the story of Orion, the mythic hunter, and how his actions angered the gods and sealed his fate.

Retells the story of how the Greek god Zeus transformed himself into a bull to win the love of a young girl, Europa, and placed the image of a bull in the sky to honor her, an image which became the constellation Taurus.

Retells the story of Ursa Minor, discusses the origins of the myth, the stars that make up this constellation, and how to locate it in the night sky.

Retells the story of how the Greek goddess Hera, angry at the dragon Lagdon for letting Hercules enter into the Garden of the Hesperides and steal the golden apples, threw the dragon into the sky to become the constellation Draco.

"In Constellations, early fluent readers will explore the science behind stars and their patterns, as well as the history behind their mapping. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore outer space and constellations. An infographic, sidebars, and an activity offer kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about stars and constellations using our safe search engine that provides...