The Big Dipper

Titre
The Big Dipper

Stephanie True, Peters

Sommaire
Examines the constellation known as the Big Dipper, the stars of which it is composed, and how to locate it in the night sky.

Date de publication comme intervalle
2003

The library of constellations

Description matérielle
24 p. : col. ill. ; 26 x 27 cm.

Table des matières
What is the Big Dipper? -- What people saw in the Big Dipper? -- Greek legend of the Great Bear -- Native American legend of the Great Bear -- The Big Dipper's stars -- Finding the North Star -- Stargazing with telescopes -- Where to find the Big Dipper -- The speed of light -- Stars on the move.

Terme de vedette-matière
Constellations.
 
Stars.

Terme géographique
Ursa Major.

Résumé
Examines the constellation known as the Big Dipper, the stars of which it is composed, and how to locate it in the night sky.

Numéro international normalisé des livres (ISBN)
9780823961627

Informations de publication
New York : PowerKids Press, 2003.


BibliothèqueNuméro de rayonType de documentCode à barres du documentStatut
Westbrook520 PETBook30197000082600Non-Fiction